SMartin_IP2
This document is an outline for a paper arguing that video surveillance should be mandatory in middle schools, secondary schools, and post-secondary schools to help address the problem of youth violence. The outline presents the thesis that because youth violence has been increasing for decades with serious consequences, aggressive actions must be taken to prevent it. It then lists reasons why video surveillance could help, such as providing administration with evidence and information about violence occurring, and deterring violence due to the fear of being caught on camera. The outline also notes that surveillance allows schools to monitor facilities in real time and that reducing youth violence would help schools better achieve their objective of teaching by creating a safer environment for students.
SMartin_IP2
- 1. Running head: Outline 2 Unit 2 IP: Outline Stephanie Martin AIU Unit 2 IP: Outline Thesis: Because, for decades, this country has witnessed its alarmingly increasing rate of destructiveness with grave outcomes, aggressive actions must be taken to prevent youth violence; video surveillance should be mandatory in all middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools. • Bullying is one the most popular forms of youth violence. • It occurs in every type of school (especially in congested areas). • Youth violence can be dealt with as soon as someone realizes that it’s occurring. • Video surveillance can give administration information and evidence not otherwise available. • Surveillance gives some apprehension from fear of being caught. • Video allows real time monitoring of their facilities (administration can watch actions as they occur). • The objective of schools (to teach) is greatly hindered by the presence of youth violence. • Everyone deserves and has the right to only be subjected to environments that they feel safe and comfortable in (especially children). References Bandyopadhyay, S., Cornell, D. G., & Konold, T. R. (2009). Validity of Three School Climate Scales to Assess Bullying, Aggressive Attitudes, and Help Seeking. School Phychology Review, 38 (3), 338-355. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier (44291405). Burden, L. M. (2009). Teenage Wasteland. Atlantic Monthly, 304 (3), 26-28. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier (10727825). Friedman, J. M. (2007). The Terror Within: Recognizing and Dealing with Violent Tendencies in Children. Pediatrics for Parents, 23 (4), 13-14. Retrieved from MasterFILE Premier (25026829). Menard, S. (2002, February). Short- and Long-Term Consequences of Adolescent Victimization. . OJJDP Youth Violence Research Bulletin. Retrieved from ERIC (ED473559). Molnar, B. E., Cerda, M., Roberts, A. L., & Buka, S. L. (2008). Effects of Neighborhood Resources on Aggressive and Delinquent Behaviors Among Urban Youths. American Journal of Public Health, 98 (6), 1086-1093. Retrieved from Business Source Premier (32544173).