Week 2 Discussion

Overview

Part 1

The following readings provide information regarding school violence and the possible psychological effects it may have on children and youth.

Physical, psychological and social impact of school violence on children - PubMedViolence against children includes all forms of violence against people under 18 years old whether perpetrated by parents or other caregivers, peers, partners, teacher or strangers. This is a public health, human rights, and social problem: levels of violence against children are frightfully high an …PubMed

About School ViolenceThis page defines school violence, presents the latest data, and describes prevention strategies.Youth Violence Prevention

10 years. 180 school shootings. 356 victims.CNN examined 10 years of shootings on K-12 campuses across the US. The numbers we found reveal some sobering and surprising truths.

After viewing the above readings, in 4 paragraphs discuss the long-term psychological effects of school violence on children and youth.

Part 2

• The following videos provide information regarding possible links between school violence and video games.
  • Are Video Games Really Making Us More Violent? (7:25), Above the Noise, YouTube, 2020
  • Movie, Game Violence Are Focus in Wake of School Shooting (3:20), VOA News, YouTube, 2012
  After viewing the above videos, in 4 paragraphs discuss links between video games and violent behavior.Discussion
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  Part 3
  
• The following videos provide information regarding school safety measures used in trying to prevent school violence.
  • Can schools prevent mass shootings? Sandy Hook parents train teachers to help at-risk students (8:05), PBS NewsHour, 2017
  • Evan (2:28), Sandy Hook Promise, YouTube, 2016
  After viewing the above videos and completing additional research on school violence, in 4 paragraphs discuss school violence and the safety measures schools can take to prevent violence.Discussion Board