The National Crime Prevention Council is one of many resources on the topic of safe schools. Students Can Do to stop school violence. Let us continue working together and taking responsibility for the well-being of all children in our community. A troubled student took a gun to school and killed two of his classmates and injured 13 others. There is some evidence that, prior to the attack, he talked with others about what he was going to do.
Safe schools are the responsibility of every student and every staff member.
Talk to a teacher, counselor, administrator or other trusted adult if you are aware that someone is talking about, writing about, or drawing images of destruction or plans to hurt another student or group of students. Report any threats of violence or suicide, or the presence of a gun or any other weapon. Report your concerns when you see another student being teased or bullied. There is no room in our schools for harassment. You may not be certain if your concerns are well founded, but you should still talk to a school official or other adult that you trust.