A Relentless Threat: Scholars Respond to Teens on Weaponized School Violence

A Relentless Threat: Scholars Respond to Teens on Weaponized School Violence examines the root causes of teen shooters and offers solutions through scholarly lenses. It discusses U.S. firearms policy, racism, bullying, social media, and programs to prevent violence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Tackling the challenging and highly charged topic of weaponized school violence, A Relentless Threat: Scholars Respond to Teens on Weaponized School Violence delves into some of the underlying factors that drive adolescent shooters to commit acts of violence against their teachers and peers. This comprehensive research and analysis on gun violence in U.S. schools provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of its historical and political context, enabling them to reflect on its social and emotional causes. The book explores potential solutions to this uniquely American phenomenon through a diverse range of scholarly lenses. With a strong emphasis on research and practical solutions, these academics directly address the concerns and perspectives of individual teens, seeking to recognize those stakeholders who are often marginalized. This book encompasses discussions on various aspects, including U.S. firearms policy, racism, bullying, social media, capitalizing on shooter events, and programs implemented in schools to prevent violence. A Relentless Threat: Scholars Respond to Teens on Weaponized School Violence serves as a foundational text for the upcoming second book by the editors (Dress Rehearsals for Gun Violence: Confronting Trauma and Anxiety in Americas Schools), as it examines the circumstances leading to this situation and proposes actionable steps to prevent future rampage shootings in schools.

Weight: 138g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475857665