There appears to be an increasing rate of youth violence in the world today, most of which occurs in schools. The depth of the nation's concern over school violence is reflected in the Goal 2010: Educate America Act. It states that by 2010, every American school will be free of drugs and violence and will provide a disciplined environment conducive to learning. No child or youth should be afraid on the way to school, or afraid on site, or face pressure to make unhealthy choices” (U.S. Department of Education, 1997). When teachers and students worry more about their safety than their education, they do not focus on teaching or learning. Schools where violence occurs make it difficult for students to focus on their studies, meet standards, or even stay in school. "School violence is not a new phenomenon. It dates back to the 1950s, when it was not a problem of discipline, but of delinquency. There has been an increase in serious and less serious antisocial behavior of The major difference between the 1950s and today is the use of weapons. Violence does not only occur in one type of school. Public, private, and non-sectarian schools have all experienced an increase in violence. Nine percent of public school students, seven percent of private school students, and six percent of nonsectarian students reported being victims of violence or property crimes in 1989" (U.S. Department of Justice, 1991). ). No geographic location appears to be excluded. “In a National School Boards Association (NSBA) survey of 1,216 administrators, 54% of suburban officials and 64% of urban officials reported more acts of violence. in their school in 1993 than five years earlier" (National School Board Association, 1994). Every community in the country seems to be struggling with the problem of school violence. , often called the 80-15-5 rule Eighty percent of students rarely break the rules or break the principles quite regularly by refusing the principles and restrictions of the class. These students can disrupt the learning of all other students if their expectations for their behavior are not expressed..