It doesn't matter whether you are a parent, family member, friend or a staff person working in a school setting, the threat of violence is a real and serious issue. Creating a safe school environment requires awareness, preparedness and taking immediate and appropriate actions. Often, a potentially violent student will tell a friend about plans to commit a violent act. You should always take threats of violence or other threatening behavior seriously. Early responses to threats of violence are often the most effective actions in preventing situations from escalating.
Students demonstrating radical or abnormal behavior often require professional help.
It is important to keep communication open and to be in touch with what is going on in your child's life.