School associated violent deaths

Department of Health and Human Services (USA)

Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Via: Docuticker

School shootings are sobering and tragic events that cause much concern about the safety of children. Despite these events, schools remain a very safe place for children to spend their days. In fact, the vast majority of children and youth homicides occur outside school hours and property. To learn how these events may be prevented, CDC is conducting ongoing research to learn more about the nature of school associated violent deaths. Here are some of the key facts from this research: