Gavin de Becker Answers Your Questions about School Violence
National safety expert Gavin de Becker, author of Protecting the Gift, hears from parents, teachers, principals, and kids who are worried about violence in the classroom.
Q: Am I too paranoid about violence in my classroom?
A: You're not paranoid. You're probably just having a natural reaction to your past experience. But I don't think you're reacting to an actual risk.
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Q: What indications of violence should I be looking for in my teenage sons?
A: To give you an alternative to the nonsense warning signs offered on the local news, here are some REAL pre-incident indicators associated with boys who act out violently.
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Q: I don't feel that the police in my school keep us safe.
A: Littleton had cameras, and armed police -- neither detected the upcoming violence or prevented the tragedy.
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Q: As a teacher, I'm wondering what is a good policy that ensures everyone's safety?
A: The school clearly needs your help, and you are to be commended for persisting on this important area.
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Q: What's the best way to evaluate bomb threats at school?
A: It isn't the threat that's evaluated at all: It's the situation.
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