Poverty and School Violence: Position Statement

Families that are of low socioeconomic status are burdened by money issues in urban cities throughout the U.S  Financial The neighborhood public schools are often run-down and lack common essentials such as textbooks and basic technology.  Although education is often viewed as a way out of poverty, most of these children fail to see the bright spot amongst these deplorable conditions.  Due to these disparities, they are likely to feel resentment towards the societal values of the white middle-class.  They often feel that education is not relevant to their life they do not feel that their public education will lead them to success in the future. The results of poverty and feelings of oppression put them in a hopeless state with no outlet for their feelings.  This built up anger and resentment results in a school environment that is hostile, disruptive and violent. 


Jessica Lynn Argondizza
Colleen M. Gray
Briana M. Hoachlande
Kaltra Marku