Major Historical Events
This 1999 Colorado high school shooting became a major turning point in discussions about school violence
What is the Columbine High School massacre
Schools commonly conduct these emergency exercises to prepare for potential threats
What are lockdown drills
These checks are commonly required for firearm purchases through licensed dealers
What are background checks
School shootings receive extensive coverage from these organizations
What are news media outlets
After a traumatic event, schools often increase access to these professionals
Who are counselors
This 2012 shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut resulted in the deaths of 20 children and 6 adults
What is the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
This assessment process is used to identify and manage potential risks before violence occurs
What is threat assessment
These laws allow temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a significant risk to themselves or others
What are red flag laws
Researchers often study this factor to understand patterns in school violence over time
What are trends
The long-term psychological response that survivors may experience after violence
What is trauma
This 2018 shooting occurred at a high school in Parkland, Florida
What is the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Many experts emphasize the importance of reporting these signs, which may indicate a student is in crisis
What are warning signs
The constitutional amendment most often discussed in debates about gun policy
What is the Second Amendment
This field of study examines crime, criminal behavior, and prevention
What is criminology
Community gatherings held to remember victims are often called these
What are memorials or vigils
This 2022 shooting occurred at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas
What is the Robb Elementary School shooting
This group of professionals often includes counselors, psychologists, and social workers who support students
What is the mental health staff/team
This federal law was enacted after the Sandy Hook shooting to improve school safety and mental health programs
What is the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Data collection and analysis help policymakers make these types of decisions
What are evidence-based decisions
Families, students, and educators often advocate for improvements in this area after a tragedy
What is school safety
The state where Columbine High School is located
What is Colorado
The federal agency that often assists local authorities in investigating major school shootings
What is the Federal Bureau of Investigation
The level of government that primarily sets most firearm regulations in addition to federal laws
What are state governments
Researchers often compare incidents across years to identify this
What is change over time (or a trend)
The process of helping a community recover after a traumatic event
What is recovery or healing