Educator Experiences as Victims of School Violence: Emerging Perspectives and Research

Kailyn Bare, Susan D. McMahon, Elena Gonzalez Molina, Cori Tergesen, Kayleigh E. Zinter

Source Title: Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations

ISBN13: 9781799873488|ISBN10: 179987348X|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799873495|EISBN13: 9781799873501

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch005

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Bare, Kailyn, et al. "Educator Experiences as Victims of School Violence: Emerging Perspectives and Research." Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations, edited by Raleigh Blasdell, et al., IGI Global, 2021, pp. 1-25. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch005

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Bare, K., McMahon, S. D., Gonzalez Molina, E., Tergesen, C., & Zinter, K. E. (2021). Educator Experiences as Victims of School Violence: Emerging Perspectives and Research. In R. Blasdell, L. Krieger-Sample, & M. Kilburn (Eds.), Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations (pp. 1-25). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch005

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Bare, Kailyn, et al. "Educator Experiences as Victims of School Violence: Emerging Perspectives and Research." In Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations, edited by Raleigh Blasdell, Laura Krieger-Sample, and Michelle Kilburn, 1-25. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch005

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Abstract

Educator experiences with violence and aggression have traditionally been overlooked. However, growing research has found these professionals are at risk of frequent victimization in the workplace. This chapter synthesizes literature from the past two decades to provide readers an overview of violence against educators, including prevalence and types of aggression, school climate, demographic, and other precipitating factors, as well as common outcomes. Since these aggressive incidents often do not involve the criminal justice system, the potential applicability of restorative justice practices is discussed. An overview of a new APA task force to study into this phenomenon will be provided, along with a discussion of the perceived impacts of COVID-19 on teacher safety. Theory, research, practice, and policy implications for further understanding teacher experiences, reducing risk of aggression, and ensuring safe school environments are outlined.