*Critical resource with over 15 years of updates: 25% new material includes the growth of tiered supports and universal prevention approaches, recent safety innovations, and new screening methods. *One of the few books on the topic to focus on practical implementation; ideal for K-12 school personnel without specialized training. *Comprehensive--an accessible guide to creating a complete school safety and violence prevention plan. *Authors are giants in the field and go-to experts in policy, research, and practice. *Includes chapters on bullying and harassment.

*Critical resource with over 15 years of updates: 25% new material includes the growth of tiered supports and universal prevention approaches, recent safety innovations, and new screening methods. *One of the few books on the topic to focus on practical implementation; ideal for K-12 school personnel without specialized training. *Comprehensive--an accessible guide to creating a complete school safety and violence prevention plan. *Authors are giants in the field and go-to experts in policy, research, and practice. *Includes chapters on bullying and harassment.

This guide to functional assessment procedures includes a variety of strategies for assessing problem behavior situations, and presents a systematic approach for designing behavioral support programs based on those assessments. Professionals and other readers learn to conduct functional assessments and develop their own intervention programs.