This guide presents a brief summary of the research on violence prevention & intervention, & crisis response in schools. It tells school communities what to look for & what to do. Sections in the guide include: introduction, characteristics of a school that is safe & responsive to all children, early warning signs, getting help for troubled children, developing a prevention & response plan, responding to crisis, conclusions, & methodology, contributors, & research support. A final section lists resources that can be contacted for more information.