A Scoping Review of School Safety in Charter School Settings: Advancing Science, Practice, and Policy in Charter School Safety
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| Title: | A Scoping Review of School Safety in Charter School Settings: Advancing Science, Practice, and Policy in Charter School Safety |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nicholas L. Scheel (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of School Choice. 2025 19(3):439-470. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 32 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | School Safety, Charter Schools, Prevention, Attitudes, Incidence, Educational Policy, Research Needs, School Choice, Violence, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Rural Urban Differences |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15582159.2024.2437822 |
| ISSN: | 1558-2159 1558-2167 |
| Abstract: | Families often cite safety as a primary reason for choosing charter schools, yet policymakers rarely evaluate charter schools on safety-related measures. This scoping review examines 25 years of empirical literature on school safety in charter schools. Using PRISMA-ScR guidelines and the PICOS framework, 44 studies employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods were analyzed. Findings identified three key themes: (a) perceptions of safety, (b) prevention practices, and (c) safety incident frequency. Gaps in the literature remain, particularly in qualitative research, rural settings, educator perspectives, and safety assessment measures. Recommendations for future research to address these gaps are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1489491 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Families often cite safety as a primary reason for choosing charter schools, yet policymakers rarely evaluate charter schools on safety-related measures. This scoping review examines 25 years of empirical literature on school safety in charter schools. Using PRISMA-ScR guidelines and the PICOS framework, 44 studies employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods were analyzed. Findings identified three key themes: (a) perceptions of safety, (b) prevention practices, and (c) safety incident frequency. Gaps in the literature remain, particularly in qualitative research, rural settings, educator perspectives, and safety assessment measures. Recommendations for future research to address these gaps are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1558-2159 1558-2167 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15582159.2024.2437822 |
