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NCJ 190633
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Preventing School Shootings: A Summary of a U.S. Secret Service Safe School Initiative Report
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Journal:
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National Institute of Justice Journal Issue:248 Dated:March 2002 Pages:10 to 15
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NIJ Journal
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Corporate Author:
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U.S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Ctr
United States
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Editor(s):
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Jolene Hernon
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Date Published:
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2002 |
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Page Count:
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6 |
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Sponsoring Agency:
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Grant Number:
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00-MU-MU-A003 |
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Sale Source:
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NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
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Studies/research reports |
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Language:
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English |
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Country:
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United States |
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This article summarizes the findings of the "USSS Safe School
Initiative: An Interim Report on the Prevention of Targeted
Violence in Schools," which involved the U.S. Secret Service's
research on the characteristics of school shooters, with a view
toward developing prevention policies. |
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Abstract:
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The Secret Service found that when youth plan targeted violence,
they often tell at least one person about their plans, offer
specifics before the event, and obtain weapons they need, usually
from their own home or a relatives' home. An important prevention
effort may be to ensure that youth have opportunities to talk and
connect with caring adults. The study also found that in almost
all the incidents examined, the attacker harbored the wish to
harm the target before the attack. Thus, targeted violence is
typically the end result of a discernible process of thinking and
behavior. The study further concluded that there is no accurate
or useful profile of "the school shooter." The personalities and
social characteristics of the shooters examined varied
substantially. Other findings were that most attackers had used
guns previously and had access to guns; school staff were often
the first responders to the shootings; attackers were often
encouraged by other students; bullying played a key role in the
decision to attack in a number of cases; and most attackers
engaged in some behavior prior to the incident that caused
concern or indicated a need for help. Overall, the study
indicates the importance of giving attention to students who are
having difficulty coping with major losses or perceived failures,
particularly when feelings of desperation and hopelessness are
involved. 5 resources and 3 notes |
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Main Term(s):
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Crime prevention planning |
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Index Term(s):
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Violent crimes ; Behavior patterns ; Behavior typologies ; Crime analysis ; Crime in schools ; NIJ grant-related documents |
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