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Kim, Henny H., Ed. – 1999
This book focuses on gun violence and gun control, presenting both sides of arguments about firearms ownership and gun control. Each of five chapters poses a question about gun control and provides answers for both sides of the question. The following essays are included: (1) "Gun Violence Is Becoming an Epidemic" (Bob Herbert); (2) "Gun Violence…
Descriptors: Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Gun Control, Guns
Center To Prevent Handgun Violence, Washington, DC. – 1990
Based on news stories from U.S. newspapers, this report examines the prevalence of gun violence in American schools. During the past 4 years, beginning with September 1986, at least 71 people (65 students and 6 employees) have been killed with guns at school. Another 201 were severely wounded, and 242 individuals were held hostage at gunpoint.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guns, Homicide, Juvenile Gangs
Download full textAddington, Lynn A.; Ruddy, Sally A.; Miller, Amanda K.; DeVoe, Jill F. – 2002
The American public continues to be concerned about crime in schools and the safety of students. This report is the first to focus on data collected by the 1999 School Crime Supplement (SCS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey. Following the introduction and background, nine chapters report and provide statistics on various facets of school…
Descriptors: Bullying, Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Publications
