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Overview
[|School violence effects]  many kids and teens in America. 77% of students in the U.S.A. have been physically or verbally abused in school (Do Something). This is a startling statistic, but it is true. The official definition of school violence is anything that jeopardizes a school's educational goal and a student’s safety (Kehoe). There are also different types of school violence like hazing and bullying. School Violence causes many problems, but there are solutions to these problems.

School Violence
The problems that we have with school violence has to do with the society we live in. People watch a movie with people shooting and think that it is okay. It is also easier to have access to a weapon (“Risk-proof-your-child”) .The students that see [| school violence]  right === ===  in front of their faces don’t report it to authorities. Kids can be a victim of bullying and they just can’t take it anymore (“Vilbig”). Some of those kids who are bullied are troubled just lash out and when the violence is happening.

Hazing
[|Hazing]  is any humiliating or dangerous activity expected for people to do in order for someone to join a group, regardless of you wanting to participate or not (“Hazing Rite or Wrong”). There are three types of hazing: Subtle, harassment, and violent (“Hazing”). Subtle hazing are acts the don't hurt physically, but they are made to embarrass you (“Hazing”). Harassment hazing is supposed to cause physical or mental stress (“Hazing”). Violent hazing threatens members physical and mental health (“Hazing”). This type of hazing can even [|lead to death] . Each types of these hazings can cause mental and physical harm to its victims. If hazing is done at school and the hazers are caught, you could get expelled, get huge fines, or face criminal charges.

School Violence
[|School Violence] can be a major problem and in order to stop this kids must find a safe zone in school. Their parents must be aware of who their kids hang out with. Parents shouldn’t misjudge the situation. Evaluate every little situation because the little ones can become big ones. Speak up you will be helping someone. Do not sit back and be afraid of what will happen. You're helping someone out. Teachers should be a <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ware of the situations and be more concerned about the arrogant children the most. Parents of the bullies or the kids committing school violence should be informed about what they are doing to other children (“Strategies to Stop Violence in Schools”).

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Even though <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|hazing] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> is a huge problem, it can be stopped. There are several ways you can stop the hate. There are several ways to stop this cycle of hate. The first way to stop hazing is for you to know your rights (Newman). No one has the right to torture you in anyway. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Another way to stop hazing is for you to not be a victim (Newman). Tell your coach, principal, or close adult if you are hazed. You won’t be considered a “snitch.” You are just trying to stop hazing from happening. If you see hazing happen, report it. Don’t let hazing slide if you see it. It can cause too many problems for you to ignore it.

==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">References == <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Cause: Bullying and Violence." Do Something. Web. 14 May 2012.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Hazing." Gale Student Resources in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2011. Gale Student Resources In Context. Web. 10 May 2012.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Hazing: Rite or Wrong?." Current Events. Oct. 6 2000: 3+. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 10 May 2012.

"House Passes Resolution to Reduce School Violence." //Pottstown Newspaper, Pottstown News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries, Classifieds, Jobs & More!, 19464//. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://pottstownherald.com/house-passes-resolution-to-reduce-school-violence/1978/>.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kehoe, Jena. "What Is the Definition of School Violence?" EHow. Demand Media, 18 Dec. 2009. Web. 14 May 2012. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><http://www.ehow.com/facts_5752066_definition-school-violence_.html>.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Newman, Aline Alexander. "High School Hazing." Boys' Life Aug. 2001: 44. Student Resources in Context. Web. 19 Mar. 2012.

"Numbers Down, but School Violence Still a Problem." //Numbers Down, but School Violence Still a Problem//. Web. 16 May 2012. <http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq_ed_board/Numbers-down-but-school-violence-still-a-problem.html>.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Strategies to Stop Violence in Schools." School Violence. Web. 04 Apr. 2012.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"Strategies to Stop Violence in Schools." Strategies to Stop Violence in Schools. Web. 15 May 2012. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><http://www.nssc1.org/prevention-strategies.html>.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"RISK-PROOF YOUR CHILD." Today's Christian Woman Sept. 2001: 60. Student Resources in Context. Web. 23 Mar. 2012.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">VILBIG, PETER. "WHEN WILL IT END?" New York Times Upfront 16 Apr. 2001: 8. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 27 Mar. 2012.

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do Something <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Stop Hazing <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Inside Hazing <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|School Violence]