A journalist describes her visit to Littleton, Colorado, and her investigation into the Columbine High School massacre, addressing, among other questions, the role of Christianity in the killings and in the aftermath.
Peer harassment and social ostracism are thought to be two of the triggers that cause young people to commit horrific acts of school violence. But Peter Langman believes the problem comes from deep within the psyches of the shooters and offers unprecedented insight into why certain teens exhibit the potential to kill.
Examines nineteen myths and misconceptions about youth violence in schools that discusses how fear has resulted in misguided school programs and policies; and provides suggestions, based on case studies, for more effective school-based violence protection programs and mental health services.
Presents the eyewitness account of journalist Matthew Lysiak on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, discussing the causes of Adam Lanza's mental instability and who takes the blame for letting the situation happen in the first place.
"Examines the tragic shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, including detailed reports of the horrific events, background on the killers, and the aftermath of the shooting"--Provided by publisher.
Ranger, Ken, Sage, Maggie, Calvert, and Christopher, six students from six different cliques at Muir High School, are trapped in the student store together when a tortured classmate finally snaps and begins shooting.
Discusses the problem of violence in schools, citing cases of shootings at Columbine High School and others, and suggests possible reasons for these incidents as well as some of the ways schools have reacted to them.
Vulnerable following his brother's suicide, a high school boy comes under the thrall of a darkly violent classmate and events at home and at school go chillingly out of control.
