School Violence

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This paper discusses the worrisome phenomenon of violence in schools all over America. The paper examines what causes a teenager to strike out at his or her peers and teachers. Possible methods of prevention are presented in this paper. teenager of the increase in severe forms of physical violence within schools are provided, in order to emphasize the gravity of the situation. Several case studies are analyzed, with the purpose of understanding the possible causes and effects of school violence.

From the Paper:

"From explicit physical violence to verbal abuse, such as threats and bullying, violence is all too common in our schools. It is the more severe forms of physical violence that capture the attention of both schools and communities. The reality of school shootings, such as the infamous Columbine shootings, has given parents and communities much to consider. The mass killings at nine public schools across the country from 1996 to 1999 were a wake-up call."

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