A Framework for School Safety and Risk Management: Results From a Study of 18 Targeted School Shooters |
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| Authors: | Ann Marie C Lenhardt Lemuel W Graham Melissa L Farrell |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Education &2. Human Services, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, USA;3. Counseling Department, South Buffalo Charter School, Buffalo, New York, USA;4. Spectrum Human Services, Buffalo, New York, USA |
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| Abstract: | Targeted violence continues to pose a threat to school safety. Reported here are the results of a study of 18 cases of school shooters from 1996 to 2012. Variables examined are individual factors and behaviors, family dynamics, and triggering events. Results indicate the need for expanded school-based mental health services, threat assessment, and prevention programming to meet the needs of students at risk of violence. Recommendations for implementing services are included. |
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| Keywords: | Crisis management mental health services risk management safe schools school safety school shootings targeted violence threat assessment violent behavior |
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