Presenter(s)

• Rachel ONeill, Sam Houston State University
• Nicholas Scheel, Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University
• Justin Allen, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M

Abstract

This poster reviews previous research conducted on school safety initiatives in charter schools. With a rise in high-profile school safety related events, stakeholders are increasingly interested in initiatives aimed at enhancing school safety. Previous reviews have focused on school safety initiatives primarily within the public-school sector. This poster aims to summarize the existing literature addressing school safety in charter schools including the scope and depth of studies conducted, along with an overview of the types of research designs employed. Lastly this poster aims to identify gaps and need for growth in research.