Tag Archive for: middle school

Middle School Students plot columbine-like attack

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned The school should be more focused on students interests to gain awareness aware of violent behavior and planning. Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential […]

Middle School Student Brought Gun to School, Threatened Students

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on […]

‘Sandy Hook Promise’ Helped Prevent School Shooting at Middle School

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Empowering students to speak up when they see or hear plans for an attack, any mentioning of plans to inflict violence on another student, or […]

Vice Principal Overhears Student Loading Shotgun in School Bathroom

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Familiarize all members of the school community with indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Promoting See Something, Say […]

Student Reports Fellow Students’ Violent Attack Plans in Online Chat Room

How was the attack averted? had social media post/entry/video reported What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 4+ Lessons Learned Promoting “See Something, Say Something” is an essential violence prevention tool. Familiarize all members of the school community with the indicators of potential […]

School Officials and SRO Become Aware of School Violence Plot

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of […]

Suspect Shoots Victim in Retaliation for Asking Him to be His Valentine

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. It is essential that every student has at least one adult in their school community they trust enough to […]

Student Shot 2 Classmates in Attempt to Emulate Columbine Attack

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates […]

Junior High School Student Stopped Before Planned Attack

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to […]

Student Threatens to shoot Other Students and Commit Suicide

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. It is essential that every student has at […]