Measures and References: References: Safety

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Measures

Numerous measures exist to gain a full picture of a student's learning strengths and challenges. Following are examples of measures used to assess this Learner Factor. These measures should be administered and interpreted by experienced professionals.

Peer Victimization Scale: (Austin & Joseph, 1996)**: Assessment of bullying behavior at school for students aged eight to 11

Neighborhood: Questionnaire (Greenberg & Lengua, 1995)**: Measures a parent's opinion about their neighborhood including safety, quality of public services, and incidence of violent crime.

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