2003-2004
ANNUAL REPORT
ON
SCHOOL CRIME and
VIOLENCE
Public Schools of North Carolina
State Board of Education • Department of Public Instruction
Division of School Improvement • Alternative & Safe Schools/Instructional Support Section
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction/Division of School
Improvement/Alternative and Safe Schools/Instructional Support Section
acknowledges the input and feedback of the superintendents, school and
central office personnel, Technical Outreach to Public Schools staff (TOPS)
and the Accountability Services for their dedication to the completion of this
report.
For Additional Information Contact:
Marguerite Peebles, Section Chief
Cynthia Boyd, Education Consultant
Carolyn Foxx, Education Consultant
Antonia Johnson, Education Consultant
Debra McHenry, Education Consultant
Becky Scott, Contract Consultant
Melody Hudson, Program Assistant
Richard Trantham, Program Assistant
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
School Improvement Division
Alternative & Safe Schools/Instructional Support Section
6350 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6350
(919)807-3939
In compliance with federal laws, N C Public Schools administers all state-operated educational programs,
employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin,
color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
Inquiries or complaints should be directed to:
Dr. Elsie C. Leak, Associate Superintendent
Office of Curriculum and School Reform Services
6307 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6307
Telephone (919) 807-3761; Fax (919) 807-3767