Constitutional Rights Foundation Posts "WebLessons" on School Violence. 

The lessons are:

The Challenge of School Violence  Each year, 3 million young people in the United States fall victim to crimes at school. Almost 2 million of these incidents involve violence. This lesson examines school violence and policy proposals related to it.

Creating Alternatives to Violence  Although conflict is part of everyday life, it does not have to lead to violence. In this  reading, students examine the nature of violence and discuss methods for addressing the problem.

Should Hate be Outlawed? "Hate crimes," crimes motivated by race, color, creed, religion, or gender are on the rise around the world. In the United States, over half such crimes are committed by people under the age of 21. This lesson explores legal issues arising from the prosecution of hate crimes and the protection of free speech.

Implementing a Civic Action Project  In times of crisis, it is important to provide students with opportunities to get involved and help address the needs of their school or community. This short guide provides teachers with a nine-step process that empowers students to plan and implement a civic action project.

Additionally, the site includes a tremendous collection of links to information about youth violence on the web. Of particular note are a cluster of links for Jefferson County, including: * Columbine High School; * Jefferson County Public Schools; * Columbine Crisis Discussion Group News, a Usenet newsgroup created by the school district; * an email account established by the Jefferson County Schools to receive messages of condolence; and * Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The site concludes with a listing of CRF resources on school violence.

To access the site, go to the CRF web site and click "online lessons" or go directly to http://www.crf-usa.org/violence/intro.html