Research into personal safety and violence issues in British schools (Gill and Hearnshaw, 1997) shows what a random sample of 3,986 schools experienced in 1 school year. In 18.7 percent of the schools students had hit, punched, or kicked a staff member; and in 2.9 percent of the schools a staff member had been hit, stabbed, or slashed with a weapon. In 50.7 percent of the schools a student had hit, punched, or kicked another student; and students had used weapons against other students in 6.9 percent of the schools. Student-based surveys show problematic but varying rates of different types of bullying behavior. It is clear that problem and sometimes criminal behavior is a serious concern on school property. Despite enhanced security in schools, studies show that a high proportion of students fear for their safety at school. Evidence suggests, however, that schools can have a role in socializing students. They can foster prosocial behavior and provide children and youth opportunities for personal achievement and a feeling of "connectedness" and "inclusion" in the school community. Schools routinely mount strategies to involve parents/guardians in their children's education, which can be a protective factor against delinquent behavior. Police-school partnerships have developed in dealing with antisocial and criminal behavior in and around schools. This can include having a full-time police officer based in a school. The competing priorities for schools in their crime prevention role involve providing effective educational and community services without appearing to be primarily concerned with behavioral control. 7 tables and 64 references