+ Preventing Lethal Violence in Schools: The Case for Entry-Based Weapons Screening
- Author:
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Mawson, A. R. / Lapsley, P. M. / Hoffman, A. M. / Guignard, J. C.
- Date:
- 2002
- Publication:
- J Health Polit Policy Law
- Link to Published Abstract
- Topics:
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Criminology, Public Health, Students
- Keywords:
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CRIMINAL law, Firearms, PUBLIC health, Safety Management, Violence
The authors argue that lethal violence in schools should be reframed as a public safety issue rather than a criminal concern, in order that a public health approach can be adopted. They suggest that the...
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+ Lethal Violence in the Schools
- Author:
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Hemenway, D.
- Date:
- 2002
- Publication:
- J Health Polit Policy Law
- Link to Published Abstract
- Topics:
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Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Public Health, Students
- Keywords:
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Adolescent, Firearms, Security Measures, UNITED States, Violence
The author reviewed the incidence of lethal gun violence in schools and some of the different responses that have been suggested (e.g. arming school teachers and teaching them self-defense, screening...
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