Summary As female aggression becomes a larger problem in schools, educators must understand its causes and develop methods to mitigate its influences. Although the root cause of all aggression is the sinful nature of humanity, several emerging societal factors promote female aggression. As educators, we must prevent violence through preventative methods and interventions. To achieve long-term change, it must be a community-wide approach, such as the Peaceful Schools Program.IntroductionIn recent years, the national rate of violent crimes committed by women has increased (Prothrow-Stith and Spivak, 2005). Educators must become aware of the risk factors and preventative measures regarding female aggression and help schools create cultures of peace. Causes of Female Aggression In a biblical worldview, violence and aggression are part of man's sinful nature. Sin, not culture, causes aggression, but culture has the capacity to channel its expression. Pearson (1997) found that women demonstrate greater violence in cultures that tolerate it. In the past, our culture taught women to reject violence and curb aggression. This allowed for greater victimization of women, but also had a deterrent effect on female attacks. Risk and Protective Factors Girls may resort to violence when risk factors outnumber protective factors (Prothrow-Stith & Spivak, 2005). Risk factors include low socioeconomic status, alcohol or illegal drug use, academic failure, and violence. Protective factors include a nurturing home life, positive adult role models, positive peers, and achievement. Research has shown that exposure to all forms of violence, as a victim, observer or ju...... middle of article ......National Education, Safe Schools Program and drug free.McAloney, K., McCrystal, P., Percy, A. and McCartan, C., (2009). Damaged youth: prevalence of exposure to community violence and implications for adolescent wellbeing in post-conflict Northern Ireland. Journal of Community Psychology, 37(5), 635-638. Pearson, P., (1997). When she was bad: violent women and the myth of innocence. Toronto: Random House of Canada. Prothrow-Stith, D. and Spivak, HR, (2005). Sugar and spice and it's no longer pleasant: how can we end girl violence. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Turner, MA and Kay, DR, (2006). How does family well-being vary across different types of neighborhoods? Low-Income Working Families, Paper 6. Washington DC: The Urban Institute.