Secret Service Study Suggests Many School Attacks Were Preventable

A study of 41 school violence incidents from 2008 to 2017 found that many attacks were preventable. Most attackers were bullied, had disciplinary issues, and communicated their intent beforehand. Firearms were commonly used, often sourced from home, with conflicts and past shootings like Columbine as motives. Despite common traits, attackers don't fit a specific profile. The Secret Service recommends targeted programs to identify warning signs and apply intervention strategies to reduce violence risk.

What role did bullying play in the incidents of targeted school violence?

What recommendations does the Secret Service make for schools to prevent violence?