Violent Behavior in Schools

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that violence in schools has been a subject at the center of debate for several years. The writer points out that school violence is a problem throughout the world, but in recent years a great deal of attention has been given to violence in American schools. The writer examines school violence as it relates to the causes and prevention measures. The research explores the impact of social hierarchy, bullying and mental illness on school violence. In addition the research discusses social isolation and the ways in which school violence can be prevented. The writer begins by explaining school violence and looks at why it has become an issue of serious concern in recent years.

Outline:
Introduction
School Violence
The Impact of Social Hierarchy, Bullying and Mental Illness on School Violence
Social Isolation
Prevention of School Violence
Conclusion

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"With all this being understood, it is interesting to note that many of their victims were not the individuals that were jocks. It seems the gunmen were indiscriminate concerning the students that they killed or injured. The anger that these gunmen felt was directed towards students that never teased or taunted the gunmen for being outsiders. It may be safe to assume that the gunmen may have been angry at the entire situation and as such this anger was taken out on everyone at the school. It is also evident that the conflicts that can occur as a result of social hierarchy is real and can be dangerous if it is not properly addressed.
"In other school shooting cases bullying of the perpetrator by other students have brought provocation. Such was the case in Minnesota, when 16 year old gunman Jeff Weis killed seven people and himself at a school on Red Lake Indian reservation. This young man had a difficult upbringing living in poverty, having a father that committed suicide and a mother that was disabled. In addition, after the shooting occurred, classmates described the young man as a loner who was repeatedly bullied by classmates."

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