Aims and activities
The International Observatory of Violence in Schools is a non-governmental organization of which aims are:
1/ To collect, promote, and disseminate worldwide inter-disciplinary studies on violence in schools and related subjects such as school dropout when related to victimisation for example.
2/ To conduct and take part to scientific evaluations of the studies and analyses published on the topic.
3/ To assess the impact of intervention programmes and public policies designed and implemented to prevent and reduce the phenomenon.
4/ To complete victimisation surveys and disseminate the results through scientific publications, conferences, and professional reports.
5/ To draw up proposals for action in the field based on scientific research results.
6/ To assist on the initial and in-service training of teachers, professionals, and students.
7/ To provide training of students and young researchers on violence in schools.
