Columbine, 20 Years Later and Beyond: Lessons from Tragedy
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | Jaclyn Schildkraut, Glenn W. Muschert | ISBN: | 9781440862533 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | January 17, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jaclyn Schildkraut, Glenn W. Muschert |
| ISBN: | 9781440862533 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | January 17, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
This powerful retrospective analysis of the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting considers society's response to the attack, the long-term implications of the shooting, and the ways in which research and related policy must continue to move forward.
• Analyzes the broad cultural impact of the Columbine High School shooting
• Reviews changes in police responses that have developed since the day of the attack
• Examines warning signs that pre-dated the attack and how threat assessment has advanced to preclude similar tragedies
• Explores legislative responses in the aftermath and why they were not successful
• Considers the lessons learned in the 20 years after the shooting and how they can be used to prevent future acts of mass violence
This powerful retrospective analysis of the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting considers society's response to the attack, the long-term implications of the shooting, and the ways in which research and related policy must continue to move forward.
• Analyzes the broad cultural impact of the Columbine High School shooting
• Reviews changes in police responses that have developed since the day of the attack
• Examines warning signs that pre-dated the attack and how threat assessment has advanced to preclude similar tragedies
• Explores legislative responses in the aftermath and why they were not successful
• Considers the lessons learned in the 20 years after the shooting and how they can be used to prevent future acts of mass violence
