In the present study, the meaning of the term school violence, and various characteristics of it, such as its forms, factors that can lead to its appearance, ways to prevent it, and the roles of both school and family in combating it will be presented. The study focuses on what school violence is, its characteristics, its forms, its effects and ways it can be prevented. The present study consists of material found in scientific articles, books and websites related to the topic. The study of the phenomenon is important since it constitutes the base on top of which prevention schedules can be designed. It is vital that parents behave appropriately and never act violently inside their houses, and the teachers can help with the creation of friendly relations between the children. That way the isolation and abuse of the children can be limited.