Annual report for 1994 of the Minn. Violence Prevention Task Force. Provides an overview of violence in Minnesota, identifies factors contributing to violence, defines violence and violence prevention, and inventories state violence-prevention programs. Offers recommendations for how state agencies and the Legislature can develop effective policies and programs for ending violence in Minnesota. Bibliography. Charts, tables and graphs.

Annual report for 1994 of the Minn. Violence Prevention Task Force. Provides an overview of violence in Minnesota, identifies factors contributing to violence, defines violence & violence prevention, & inventories state violence-prevention programs. Offers recommendations for how state agencies & the Legislature can develop effective policies & programs for ending violence in Minnesota. Bibliography. Charts, tables & graphs.

The Task Force was required to examine: (1) current statutes & programs in the area of school-based crisis prevention & response; (2) the need to enhance state & local programs & security training to adequately prepare school districts & county offices of education to meet the challenges stemming from disruptive or violent acts, on or near school campuses, using existing resources; & (3) the need to alert school personnel on how to recognize risk indicators for pupils that could eventually lead to violence, including how to refer pupils to trained personnel, such as school psychologists, counselors, mental health providers, or other staff. Illustrated.