Clinton's guide advises teachers and administrators to become more aware of students who have fits of uncontrolled anger, aggressive bullying behavior and patterns of vicious conduct and urges adults to respond proactively to these signals.
Warning signs can include specific and detailed threats, setting fires and cruelty to animals.
The guide also encourages a focus on academic achievement. Students who do not recieve the support they need are less likely to behave in socially desirable ways. Finally, teachers and staff are encouraged to cultivate close relationships with students. The guide also says that schools need to make parents feel welcome and to eliminate any barriers to parental participation. This government handbook is a start to addressing a very complicated problem.