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To what extent can authorities see what's
going on inside their school?
Blind corners, "dead walls," alcoves, and stairwells
provide hidden areas for inappropriate behavior. Because
these areas are away from the eyes of the authorities they
are predictable locations for misbehavior.
If 90% of the school design incorporates natural surveillance,
the remaining 10% will be prime territory for drug use,
bullying, harassment, and other illicit activities. Some
areas are easily observed when empty, but become difficult
to watch during times of peak use, such as the transitional
times before, after and between classes, times when most
conflicts occur. |
