Those numbers were generally consistent in rural and urban settings. Usually we see dramatic difference across the state, but it's 20 percent across the board. In Tulsa, 13.84 percent reported gun violence at school involving people in their household. In other parts of the state, the number was 10.91 percent. But it reflects something happening there.
Parents are aware of it.
It may not have been something that made the media anywhere. Metal detectors, corporal punishment and armed guards proved to be a favorite way of avoiding school violence among those questioned. Statewide, more than 84 percent said metal detectors are at least somewhat effective in reducing school violence with more than 38 percent saying they are very effective. It does nothing about what is the number-one problem, which is fighting. Another 22.35 percent said it is somewhat effective.