This study examined preservice teachers’ perceived confidence in preventing school violence and whether violence prevention training affects preservice teachers’ confidence in preventing school violence.  During the 1998/1999 academic year, college deans and directors of student field experience offices from six different Ohio universities were asked to participate in the study. More than 800 undergraduate and graduate students completed the survey. 
Results found significant differences in preservice teachers’ perceived self-efficacy in preventing school violence. Violence prevention training, area of certification, and location of student teaching placement influence perceived self-efficacy in preventing school violence.