
Stopping Violence Before It Starts: An Analysis of How Potential School Gun Attacks Are Exposed 2026 Daniel Hamlin; Samuel Naab; David Riedman PMID: 41904610DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260526142953 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The article describes how possible school gun attacks are often discovered before they happen. The study looks at ways these threats are found, such as students telling adults, social media posts, or suspicious behavior. It explains that early warning signs can help stop violence if people pay attention and report them. The article also suggests schools should teach students and staff to notice and share concerns about safety so that action can be taken quickly to prevent harm. Tags Focus Area: Violence Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Firearms; Schools; Students; Law Enforcement; Early Intervention, Educational; Risk Assessment; Social Media Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of Central Florida More like this An Exploration of K–12 School Shooting Threats in the United States 2024 · Hamline University, Metropolitan State University, University of Central Florida, Grinnell College Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions, Part II: Timing of Implementation, Delivery Settings and Providers, and Therapeutic Approaches 2014 · University of Oklahoma, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, University of Miami Children and Families in the Context of Disasters: Implications for Preparedness and Response 2008 · University of Oklahoma, University of Texas Southwestern The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Stopping Violence Before It Starts: An Analysis of How Potential School Gun Attacks Are Exposed

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Daniel Hamlin; Samuel Naab; David Riedman

PMID: 41904610DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260526142953

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The article describes how possible school gun attacks are often discovered before they happen. The study looks at ways these threats are found, such as students telling adults, social media posts, or suspicious behavior. It explains that early warning signs can help stop violence if people pay attention and report them. The article also suggests schools should teach students and staff to notice and share concerns about safety so that action can be taken quickly to prevent harm.

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An Exploration of K–12 School Shooting Threats in the United States 2024 · Hamline University, Metropolitan State University, University of Central Florida, Grinnell College Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions, Part II: Timing of Implementation, Delivery Settings and Providers, and Therapeutic Approaches 2014 · University of Oklahoma, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, University of Miami Children and Families in the Context of Disasters: Implications for Preparedness and Response 2008 · University of Oklahoma, University of Texas Southwestern

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