Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools

• 2021

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This report analyzes 67 instances when a current or former student advanced a plot to attack their school but was halted before any violence occurred. This study is NTAC's latest contribution to a body of research that demonstrates the path forward for school violence prevention. Schools and their surrounding communities should utilize the findings presented to help intervene earlier and more effectively with students in distress.

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Focus Area: Violence

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Mental Health Services; Risk Management; Schools; Violence; Risk Reduction Behavior; Bullying; Bombs; Risk Assessment; Risk Evaluation and Mitigation

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Format: Book

Media Type: Document

Institutions: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Institution Type: Federal Government

Language: English

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