School Violence
With bullying, mental health and wellness issues, overwhelming amounts of stressors, and tragic precedents, the fear of school violence is not unfounded. Furthermore, according to the CDC, a 2024 survey showed that “In 2023, 9% of high school students were threatened or injured with a weapon, such as a
gun, knife, or club, on school property during the past year,” and “13% of high school students did not go to school because they felt unsafe either at school or on their way to or from school at least once during the past 30 days.” In an effort to help prevent and mitigate school violence, this section includes resources on several school violence topics. From school climate and connectedness; to promoting the See Something, Say Something campaign; to knowing what steps to take in the event of a bomb threat, this section addresses various forms of school violence by providing information including statistics, handouts, and other resources.