Anthony A. Peguero - Immigration and School Safety

Anthony A. Peguero and Jennifer M. Bondy

First published 2021

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To the children of immigrants who endure violence, persevere in the face of adversity, and overcome obstacles in their pursuit to achieve success and represent their families, communities, and themselves.

To the educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders who are welcoming and committed to facilitating the well-being of immigrants and their children.

We stand with you.

It is well established that schools are primary agents of socialization. After ones own family, school is often the first place a child learns societys norms, values, and culture and comes to understand his or her roles and responsibilities in society, as well as civic orientations and engagement. Thus, violence and disorder occurring within schools has received increased attention and scrutiny over the years because schools are contexts of socialization that directly influence youth development, educational progress, and life-course trajectories. Although for the most part schools in the United States are safe places for students, it is also evident that disorder, violence, and victimization rates are not equally occurring across schools. Simultaneously, vulnerable and marginalized youth are often most likely to attend disadvantaged and disorderly schools, face educational hurdles and barriers, be victimized, and be disproportionately surveilled and punished. There is some question, however, if a one-size-fits-all approach toward making schools safe can be fully realized without considering the distinct vulnerabilities that the children of immigrants face in schools. With the evident rapid growth of students in immigrant families in the U.S. educational system, any effort to address school violence and implementation of school safety policies must consider barriers and hurdles associated with the children of immigrants schooling and educational experiences. In this book, we present and depict the significance of immigration in efforts to address school violence while also ensuring safe learning environments.