The phenomenon of premeditated school shootings has been experienced throughout the nation. The tragedies have resulted in loss of life with associated acute and long-term emotional harm to victims, survivors, educational institutions, and community.
This presentation will provide participants with an overview of school shooters and use case examples to illustrate the known characteristics of students on a pathway to violence. Shooter-victim characteristics, dynamics, and behaviors will be examined within the context of a violence threat risk assessment framework.
