How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events (Update)
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Preventing Tragedy: Understanding School Shootings
This chapter examines the creation of a detailed database cataloging over 3,000 U.S. school shootings, emphasizing the need for understanding causal factors to prevent future incidents. It discusses missed opportunities to intervene in crisis situations, the inadequacy of current response protocols, and proposes a National Crisis Center to aid those in distress. Through personal accounts and case studies, the chapter highlights the importance of empathy, connection, and proactive measures in preventing violence in schools.
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