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Student homicidal violence in schools: an international problem
Rebecca Bondü1, Dewey G Cornell, Herbert Scheithauer
1Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
New Directions for Youth Development
|April 15, 2011
Summary
School homicides are a global issue, with over forty international incidents in the decade after Columbine. This study examines the worldwide scope and complex definitions of student violence, summarizing research on prevention.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- School homicides represent a significant global challenge, with numerous international incidents occurring.
- The Columbine High School massacre marked a turning point, highlighting the international scope of this issue.
- Defining and studying student homicidal violence presents complex conceptual difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the international scope of school homicides.
- To explore the complex conceptual issues hindering the study of student homicidal violence.
- To summarize research on risk and protective factors for evidence-based prevention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on school homicides.
- Analysis of conceptual challenges in defining and studying student violence.
- Summary of studies identifying risk and protective factors.
Main Results:
- School homicides are a worldwide phenomenon, not isolated to one country.
- Conceptual ambiguity complicates research and the development of preventive models.
- Research identifies various risk and protective factors influencing student violence.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the global nature and definitional complexities of school homicides is crucial.
- Evidence-based preventive models require comprehensive research on risk and protective factors.
- Continued international research is necessary to effectively combat student homicidal violence.
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