Students must have someone in the schools that they feel safe talking to about these kind of concerns. Schwartz said it is important for educators and other school professionals to be trained to recognize when students have real concerns or problems that could cause destructive behavior. I feel I am safe in school, but the metal detectors don't do anything. Some people get mad about having to wait in lines to get through them in the morning. Schwartz encouraged the students to take responsibility for their actions both at school and at home.
Schools are a part of our community, and they ultimately reflect what is going on in our community.
Violence affects everyone but we do have choices.