TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Threats of violence in schools: The Dallas independent school district's response
JO  - Psychology in the schools
A1  - Ryan‐Arredondo, Kim
A1  - Renouf, Kristin
A1  - Egyad, Carla
A1  - Doxey, Meridith
A1  - Dobbins, Maria
A1  - Sanchez, Serafin
A1  - Rakowitz, Bert
SP  - 185
EP  - 196
VL  - 38
IS  - 2
N2  - School violence has become a primary concern for parents, students, school personnel, and the public. As a result, educators are searching for methods to prevent violent acts perpetrated by youth. Dallas Public Schools developed procedures for assessing the potential for violence among children who express intent to harm others. The Dallas Violence Risk Assessment (DVRA) was developed to evaluate students who have made verbal or written threats of violence and to assist school staff in determining appropriate intervention strategies. This article describes the development of the DVRA, and presents case studies utilizing the DVRA procedures. Challenges and implications of the use of the DVRA are also discussed. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.<p /> 
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SN  - 0033-3085
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pits.1009
ID  - ref1
ER  -