Clayton County Public Schools reinforces school safety with 'Power of Peace' tour

The "Power of Peace" tour is a violence prevention effort by the Clayton County Schools District. The goal is to help students with behavioral challenges resolve conflict without violence. (DorMiya Vance/WABE)

Clayton County Public Schools District is cracking down on student misbehavior in the classroom through a “Power of Peace” tour.   

The tour’s goal is to help incoming first-year high school students and other students with behavioral challenges find ways to sort out issues without the use of violence. 

CCPS Superintendent Anthony Smith stands before Jonesboro High School students during the “Power of Peace” violence prevention tour. (DorMiya Vance/WABE)

CCPS officials say they’re taking preventative measures by engaging with students who have a history of discipline, such as those involved in fights.