Violence in Cameroon Schools: Problems and solutions for a peaceful school environment

In recent times, violence is common amongst schools in Cameroon especially in the urban milieu. This has a negative consequence on students, teachers, school administrators, the school and the community at large. Violence within the school environment include fighting, bullying, weapon use, gender-based violence, harassment, rape, sexual harassment and abuse, corporal punishment, assault, insults, noise-making, gang violence, religious discrimination, gambling, vandalism, alcohol and drug use. However, a conducive, peaceful and a safe school environment is essential for teaching and learning for students, teachers, school and the community. The main objective of this study is to propose solutions for a peaceful school environment and to establish guidelines inspired by the community by suggesting options that are long term solutions to mitigate violence in Cameroon schools. The concepts reviewed in this study were violent behaviour, school violence and peaceful school environment. The secondary data collection was the acquisition and review of already published literature information concerning violence in Cameroon schools. A desk study was carried out to analyse the types, causes, problems and suggested solutions for a peaceful school environment. This study proposed options for sustainable solutions in order to mitigate violence in Cameroon schools.