{"id":2138,"date":"2024-02-27T13:32:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:32:13","slug":"who-are-potential-active-shooters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2024\/02\/27\/who-are-potential-active-shooters\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Shooters in Our Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 2023, 38 school shootings resulted in injuries or deaths, a decrease from the 51 school shootings with similar outcomes in 2022, which was the highest number recorded since tracking began in 2018. A total of 63 people were killed or injured in these incidents, including 21 deaths (15 students or children and six school employees or adults) and 42 injuries.<\/p>\n
Moreover, from the 2000\u201301 to the 2021\u201322 school years, the United States witnessed 1,375 school shootings at public and private elementary and secondary schools, resulting in 515 deaths and 1,161 injuries. The 2021\u201322 school year saw the highest number of school shootings and casualties during this period, with 327 incidents leading to 81 deaths and 269 injuries, underscoring a disturbing trend in the frequency and impact of such events.<\/p>\n
These statistics call for a multidimensional approach to prevention, emphasizing not just gun control and mental health services but also addressing the broader societal issues that contribute to such acts of violence. The role of social media, bullying, CAP laws<\/a>, and the pressures of real-time society need to be considered in developing comprehensive strategies to protect schools and communities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The profile of a school active shooter can be complex, as individuals who commit these acts come from various backgrounds and have different motivations. However, research and analyses of past incidents have identified some common traits and warning signs among individuals who carry out school shootings. It\u2019s important to note that these characteristics alone do not predict violent behavior; not every individual displaying them will become an active shooter. Here\u2019s a general profile based on findings from various studies and reports:<\/p>\n Effective prevention strategies involve a combination of supportive interventions for individuals showing signs of distress, a strong community and school support system, and policies aimed at reducing access to weapons by those who pose a risk to themselves or others. Multi-disciplinary threat assessment teams in schools can help identify, assess, and manage potential threats before they escalate into violence.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the majority of the School Active Shooter Incidents, the plans of the shooter(s) have not been kept a secret, and many times the shooter has revealed their plans to others\u2026see or hear something, say something!\u201d emphasizes Tim Dimoff.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Does your organization need active shooter training? \u00a0Contact<\/a>\u00a0Tim to schedule\u00a0The Various Profiles of an Active Shooter<\/a> and\u00a0Active Shooter Prevention and Response<\/a>\u00a0presentations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" . In 2023, 38 school shootings resulted in injuries or deaths, a decrease from the 51 school shootings with similar outcomes in 2022, which was the highest number recorded since tracking began in 2018. A total of 63 people were killed or injured in these incidents, including 21 deaths (15 students or children and six school employees or adults) and 42 injuries. Moreover, from the 2000\u201301 to the 2021\u201322 school years, the United States witnessed 1,375 school shootings at public and private elementary and secondary schools, resulting in 515 deaths and 1,161 injuries. The 2021\u201322 school year saw the highest<\/p>\nSchool Active Shooter Profile<\/h2>\n
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Learn More about School Active Shooters<\/h2>\n