A National Study
Final Report

Edward Gaughan, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Principal Investigator

Jay D. Cerio, Ph.D.
Professor of School Psychology Chair, Division of School Psychology

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Lethal Violence In Schools

Robert A. Myers, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology
and Public Health
Director, Alfred University Interdisciplinary Program in Violence Studies

Published by Alfred University
Alfred, NY 14802
August 2001

This report was written to share our findings with other institutions concerned about the welfare and safety of students throughout the United States. We want people to be aware of the prevalence and nature of this problem, and ways in which we may be able to prevent it.

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Susan C. Goertchius
Director of Communications
Alfred University
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Alfred, NY 14802-1205
607.871.2170

• Acknowledgements
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Why Do Shootings Occur?
• Potential Violence
• Which Students Are Dangerous?
• What Schools Are Unsafe?
• Can We Prevent School Shootings?
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
• Lethal Violence in Schools PDF Format