Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.
Acknowledgement Preface Chapter 1: The Evolution of School Security:
Historical to Contemporary Considerations Chapter 2: Understanding
Variations of Violence: Defining "Safety" in the Schoolhouse Chapter 3:
Crisis in the Classroom: The Mental Health Concerns of Children and
Adolescents Chapter 4: Protocols and Preemptive Preparation: Effective
Interventions that Support Students Chapter 5: Proactive and Protective
Programs: Active Engagement to Foster School Safety Chapter 6: Creating the
Peaceable Kingdom: Cultivating Student Well-Being and Connectedness
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