An Introduction to Reducing the Risks of Violence in Schools

First introduce in 2004 this information was updated in 2008, at the request of the Early Childhood Centre organisation so as to be inclusive of the needs of that organisation.

Sergeant Nigel Roe commenced his career with the British Police in 1968, and has been in the New Zealand Police for thirty years, serving in Auckland.

He has worked at a number of Police Stations in the Auckland City and Counties Manukau Districts.  For the past few years he has been attached to the Community Service Section as a Community Safety and Partnerships Co-ordinator, with a focus on crime reduction education.  In this role he has been involved in the production of various crime prevention publications.

During a brief period of service with the Police Youth Education Section he became aware that available crime prevention advice to schools concentrated on asset protection.  With the emphasis on property safety, taking precedence over personal safety, a strategic planning guide for safety at schools and child care centres was developed.

Having identified the need for a resource to rectify this situation, Sergeant Roe, with the assistance of his Community Services Section, developed this strategic planning guide for safety in or at schools or child care centres.

After wide consultation with school staff in various parts of New Zealand and the Christchurch College of Education, the recommendations were incorporated into the text as it now stands.

The Young New Zealanders Foundation sincerely thanks everyone who has contributed in any way to this project.