Your first step is, generally, to approach your parents and the responsible authority in your school, usually a counselor or the vice principal. Bullying may be the most frequent form of school violence.Some forms of bullying are illegal and should be reported to the police. If you have been harmed in an assault at school, you could be able to claim compensation on a No Win No Fee basis. Where any signs of abuse have been listed, these lists are examples only and not exhaustive: Physical abuse. The Department of Violence Prevention applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies. Founded in 1978, Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) helps diverse communities in Alameda County heal from domestic violence and sexual assault. School Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Teams offer life coaching, gender-based violence education and support, violence interruption and mediation. Each year, the U.S. welcomes thousands of people fleeing violence and persecution. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, we maintain offices in the United States and throughout the world.