The following organizations work in some area that concerns school violence or its prevention. All offer publications and information to anyone interested in knowing more about the issue of school violence.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Public Education
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
(847) 228-5005
fax: (847) 228-5097
Internet: www.aap.org

The AAP is committed to the overall physical, mental, and social health of children and adolescents. The Committee on Public Education has informative policy statements on the potentially harmful effects of the media on young people.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence
1225 Eye St. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-0792
fax: (202) 371-9615
Internet: www.handguncontrol.org

The outreach arm of the nonprofit Handgun Control Inc., the center offers resources to educate the general public about the issues surrounding gun violence in the United States. The center works to reform the gun manufacturing...