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Warning Signs of School Violence
Pay Attention to Clues
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The recent school shooting at Northern Illinois University shows that we need to pay more attention to the warning signs of school violence, says the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC).
The nonprofit group, best known for its icon McGruff the Crime Dog, says most violent incidents in schools are preceded by warning signs of trouble ahead. The group says it is time to teach our students and faculty how to be more vigilant and recognize those students who are in crisis. The warning signs include:
-- Threats to bring a weapon to school
-- Talk about retaliation or a copycat crime
-- Overhearing or seeing a "hit list" at school or online
-- Troubling essays or other disturbing writing
-- Sudden changes in a student's behavior or mood swings
-- Students with difficulty controlling anger or handling conflict
-- Students experiencing bullying or other means of peer isolation
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