School violence is violence that occurs in the school setting. It describes violent acts that disrupt learning and have a negative effect on students, schools, and the broader community. School is the location where the violence occurs, not a type of violence.

Examples of school violence include:

Bullying and cyberbullyingFighting (e.g., punching, slapping, kicking)Weapon useGang violenceSexual violencePlaces school violence occurs:

On school propertyOn the way to or from schoolDuring a school-sponsored eventOn the way to or from a school-sponsored event