school violence

After Caitlin Gabriel survives a deadly shooting at her high school, she struggles to tell her story to her parents, the authorities, and anyone who will listen. But there are other narratives that gain purchase in the media and paint her in a different light. --p. 4 of cover.

Presents information on school violence, including the history of school violence in America, proposed causes, and the pros and cons of various deterrents. Also includes information on common types of assaults, common characteristics of victims and assailants, current legislation, and school, societal, and community risk factors.

Presents six case studies of student-perpetrated school shootings, describing events leading up to the violence, discussing each shooter's social and personal circumstances, examining the effects of the shootings on the communities involved, and suggesting how such incidents might be prevented.

Listen to what teens are saying about their painful and personal secrets as they try to explain what's driving teens to commit terrible acts of violence.

Originally produced as a segment of 20th Century with Mike Wallace.

Provides teachers of kindergarten through fifth grade with strategies and advice to prevent bullying in the classroom, and to help both bullies and their victims.

Explores the impact of social media and the Internet on how bullying is carried out. Details trends that mark this shift in the way children are bullied and outlines a plan for promoting character and empathy to prevent bullying before it occurs.

Provides opposing viewpoints on issues concerning juvenile crime, addressing the seriousness, its causes, how the justice system should respond, and what policies will help reduce it. Includes a bibliography, discussion questions, and a list of related organizations.

Tells the story of a school bombing, portraying the relationships and events leading up to the incident as well as its repercussions.