School Violence

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This paper is a review of research conducted by seven peer reviewed journals analyzing the aggressive behavior in youths, which can lead to school violence. It looks at how empirical research has examined the claim that school shootings are precipitated by adolescents exposed to bullying, ostracism, romantic or social rejection, and teasing. Recommendations for general program approaches by parent, guardians, and school officials, and specific tactics are provided and recommended as solutions.

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"The concern for safer schools has increased as youth violence has spread across the country (Bulach, Fulbright, & Williams, 2003). Since 1996, nearly 40 students have been killed and several dozen others have been injured in shootings that occurred in schools. The increasing amount of school violence is related to the aggressive reactions in adolescents. Violent behavior in children and adolescents can include a wide range of behaviors: explosive temper tantrums, physical aggression, fighting, threats or attempts to hurt others, use of weapons, cruelty towards animals, fire setting, intentional destruction of property, and vandalism."

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