Stance against Violence at Schools: School Staff's Ethical Roles in the Well-Being of Students in Turkey
CULTURA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE AND AXIOLOGY, vol.7, no.2, pp.164-170, 2010 (AHCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 7 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2010
- Doi Number: 10.5840/cultura20107211
- Journal Name: CULTURA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE AND AXIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.164-170
- Keywords: school violence, children, school staff, ethical roles, well-being, Turkey, CHILD-ABUSE
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Violence, especially against children, is a very serious problem worldwide. Violence at schools is one aspect of violence against children and it occurs in the similar ways in Turkey as it does in other countries. The studies on the roles and functions of school staff reveal that there is a problem with regard to this issue in Turkey. This study aims to discuss school staff's ethical roles in ensuring the wellbeing of students in Turkey. The current situation of violence at schools in the country is discussed in terms of the expected roles of school staff.