An investigation of strategies adopted to prevent violence in schools in Saudi Arabia: educators’ and parents’ perspectives

Case Studies & Research
2026
p. 1-19
Periodical title
Cogent Education, 13, 1 (2026)

This study investigates the strategies employed by schools to prevent violence, with a particular focus on the perceptions of teachers and parents. Surveys were administered to both groups to gather their views on the effectiveness of these strategies, and the results were analysed using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory. The methodology involved a quantitative research design with a structured survey, enabling a systematic exploration of the prevalent forms of violence and the strategies used in response. The key findings reveal that early intervention in disruptive behaviour, monitoring students outside classrooms, organising crisis response teams, and encouraging parental involvement are among the most employed strategies. Notably, this research fills a gap in existing literature, offering the first empirical investigation into school violence prevention within Saudi Arabia, a context where limited studies have previously been conducted. This research contributes valuable insights to the academic understanding of school safety in Saudi schools.

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