... , there can be very negative impacts on the school environment (Mulhern, 1994). The mere perception of violence in schools can both physically and psychologically impact students in a detrimental way: impeding physical, social, or academic growth and development (Furlong, Morrison, & Dear, 1993). In order to better manage this fear, schools looked to reform disciplinary regulations. School districts took a variety of approaches in ... adolescent behavior in the school setting were their findings about peer influence on adolescent decision-making. When examining behavior of adolescents in...

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