Citation

Paolini AC. J. Sch. Counseling 2020; 18(12).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Montana State University)

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Abstract

This article focuses on gun violence in the school setting and the role of the counselor in helping to reduce gun violence. Gun violence in schools has become pervasive for many reasons, including lack of adequate support staff, undiagnosed mental health issues, students who experience isolation, anger, depression, bullying, as well as access to guns and rifles combined with a failure to conduct extensive background checks on purchasers of weapons of mass destruction. This article explores the instrumental role school counselors have in identifying, assisting, supporting, and empowering students who are struggling mentally, behaviorally, socially, and academically. A definition of gun violence, statistics, warning signs of perpetrators, and the impact of gun violence on students, are presented.

Language: en

Keywords

At Risk Students; Counselor Role; Emotional Development; Group Counseling; Identification; Intervention; Prevention; School Counselors; School Safety; Social Development; Violence; Weapons