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An Examination Of School Shootings And Mental Health: A Comparative Case Study, Emily Kaufman
An Examination Of School Shootings And Mental Health: A Comparative Case Study, Emily Kaufman
Honors Theses
School shootings have become more relevant in our society over the past few decades, yet the debate over the cause of these shootings never seems to reach a conclusion. The current study looks at the connection between mental illness and school shootings, as well as the roles that media, gun control, violence, and masculinity play in the common phenomena. Prior literature has debated over the main causes of school shootings, but many researchers state differing opinions regarding the motivations for perpetrators. This study found that severe mental illness is the main cause of school shootings, and while mental illness may …
Planning School Memorials: Feedback From The Columbine Memorial Planning Committee, Rebecka Dawn Bingham
Planning School Memorials: Feedback From The Columbine Memorial Planning Committee, Rebecka Dawn Bingham
Theses and Dissertations
On April 20, 1999, twelve students and one faculty member were shot and killed at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. The two shooters also died. Today, over nine years after the tragedy, the community continues to heal and cope with their loss. Rather than investigating the actual tragedy, this study focused on perceptions of three leaders representing the Columbine Memorial Planning Committee, summarizing their responses to 9 questions related to planning the Columbine Memorial. Now completed, the memorial invites students; families; the community of Littleton, Colorado; and the world to never forget this loss or precious life. This memorial …