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What is the most common form of violence in schools?
What is the most common form of violence in schools?
School shootings have increased since the early 1990s.
School shootings have increased since the early 1990s.
False
What time of day is statistically the riskiest for children to be victims of violent crime?
What time of day is statistically the riskiest for children to be victims of violent crime?
between 3 and 4 pm
The Columbine shooting occurred on April 20, _____ and led to 13 deaths.
The Columbine shooting occurred on April 20, _____ and led to 13 deaths.
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Which incident was notably mentioned as a significant school shooting event?
Which incident was notably mentioned as a significant school shooting event?
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School violence typically involves children engaging in physical ________.
School violence typically involves children engaging in physical ________.
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What percentage decline in school shootings was observed between 1998-1999 compared to the previous year?
What percentage decline in school shootings was observed between 1998-1999 compared to the previous year?
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Match the year with the relevant school shooting data:
Match the year with the relevant school shooting data:
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What was the primary motive behind Andrew Kehoe's attacks on the Bath Consolidated School?
What was the primary motive behind Andrew Kehoe's attacks on the Bath Consolidated School?
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Andrew Kehoe successfully detonated all explosives he had hidden at the school.
Andrew Kehoe successfully detonated all explosives he had hidden at the school.
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How many children were killed in the Bath School disaster?
How many children were killed in the Bath School disaster?
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During which time periods are most school-associated violent deaths likely to occur?
During which time periods are most school-associated violent deaths likely to occur?
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Andrew Kehoe set off his initial explosions at the ________ School.
Andrew Kehoe set off his initial explosions at the ________ School.
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Homicide is the leading cause of death among youth aged 5-18.
Homicide is the leading cause of death among youth aged 5-18.
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What was Andrew Kehoe's occupation?
What was Andrew Kehoe's occupation?
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What percentage of homicide perpetrators provided some warning signal before the event?
What percentage of homicide perpetrators provided some warning signal before the event?
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Each year, between 14 to 34 school-age children are homicide victims on or near school grounds.
Each year, between 14 to 34 school-age children are homicide victims on or near school grounds.
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What did Andrew Kehoe do to his wife before the school attacks?
What did Andrew Kehoe do to his wife before the school attacks?
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_____ of multiple-victim school-associated youth homicides were caused by firearm-related injuries.
_____ of multiple-victim school-associated youth homicides were caused by firearm-related injuries.
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Match the following events related to the Bath School disaster:
Match the following events related to the Bath School disaster:
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What source is most commonly cited for firearms used in school-associated homicides?
What source is most commonly cited for firearms used in school-associated homicides?
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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
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Multiple-victim incidents accounted for 50% of school-associated youth homicide incidents from 1994-2016.
Multiple-victim incidents accounted for 50% of school-associated youth homicide incidents from 1994-2016.
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What significant trend occurred from July 2009 to June 2018 regarding multiple-victim school-associated youth homicides?
What significant trend occurred from July 2009 to June 2018 regarding multiple-victim school-associated youth homicides?
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Study Notes
School Violence
- School violence encompasses various forms, including shootings, assaults, and other violent acts.
- Assaults, such as fights and beatings, are much more frequent than homicides, robberies, or rapes.
- School is a high-risk environment for children, predominantly due to the extended time spent at school with other, often risky, peers.
- The highest risk of violent crime for a child occurs in the 3-4pm time frame, typically during the walk home from school, which is demonstrably more dangerous than being inside the school.
- The "meet me after school" type of violence (pre-arranged fights) is not the main issue; rather, kids are often targeted by more aggressive/bigger kids on their way home.
School Shootings
- School shootings peaked in the early 1990s.
- Despite population increases, the risk/rate of school shootings has likely decreased further, though the exact figures are not provided.
- School-associated violent deaths peaked in the early 1990s and were notably reduced in 1998-1999, with the columbine shooting making headlines.
School Violence Data
- Data on school violence is available from multiple sources.
- The 2022 Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Educational Statistics document on school crime is a detailed resource (specific URL is provided in the text).
- The provided data includes total incidents and deaths from the 2000-2001 school year to the 2019-20 school year.
Key Data Points (1999-2019)
- There has been a considerable number of school-associated violent deaths.
- 1999 marked the beginning of famous mass shootings, most notably Columbine.
- A significant number of school killings before 1999 went largely unrecorded or unnoticed.
School Associated Violent Deaths (1992-1999)
- The data shows trends in school-associated violent deaths before, during, and after 1999.
School-Associated Violent Deaths (2000-2018)
- Data shows different patterns of outcomes between 2000-2018.
- Significant increases and decreases are highlighted depending on the year
- This data is detailed for consideration related to school safety trends.
School Violence Statistics
- Approximately 90% of school-associated youth homicides between 1994-2016 involved only one victim.
- Multiple-victim incidents accounted for a smaller percentage of total incidents but disproportionately involved more victims.
- Most school-associated violence occurs around transition times (immediately before and after school, and during lunch) and at the start of semesters.
- Perpetrators often exhibit warning signals such as making threats or leaving notes before incidents.
- Firearms are frequently used in school-related violence, mainly sourced from perpetrators' homes or relatives' possessions.
Additional points
- A significant number of incidents did not involve shootings, particularly highlighting non-shooting violence.
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Description
This quiz explores the various dimensions of school violence, including its forms, prevalence, and the risks children face. It highlights the timing and types of incidents, providing insight into the environment of schools. Additionally, it addresses the trends related to school shootings and overall safety in educational settings.
