This presentation includes findings from the presenter’s detailed analysis and review of 58 school shooting incidents occurring in the U.S. since 1990. Topics include expanding the list of adverse childhood experiences, appropriately responding to children in “emotional distress”, the relationship between harm in the home and committing acts of violence in the community, child perpetration of animal cruelty, bullying and its impact on child mental health, religion and school shooters, and preventing future acts of violence in the community.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize trauma history patterns common among school shooters.
Understand the importance of responding appropriately and effectively to children/youth in emotional distress.
Identify key concepts for improving prevention efforts around school shootings and other acts of mass violence.
