Strategies for Reducing Criminal Violence among Athletes.

Y

5

Adolescents; Athletes; Athletic Coaches; Crime Prevention; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Interpersonal Competence; Physical Education Teachers; Student Behavior; Violence; Young Adults

0730-3084

Discusses the serious problem of criminal violence in the personal lives of athletes, suggesting strategies that physical educators, coaches, and school systems can implement with young athletes which could reduce the incidence and severity of violence later in life (e.g., teaching unconditional respect for others, continually reinforcing social skills, and providing peer counseling, character education, and mentoring programs). (SM)

2002

EJ633839