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School Safety Resources: Lessons Learned

Can Schools Do Enough?
URL: http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/
Source: Akron Beacon Journal – March 9, 2001
Abstract: Unlike previous school shootings, the reactions at Santana were swift and smooth, largely because of lessons learned by educators and law enforcement agencies since the Columbine High School killings in Colorado in 1999. Officials have spent countless hours and millions of dollars trying to prevent fresh tragedies, while also preparing for their seeming inevitability. The article is available in the Beacon Journal's archives.

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
URL: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/gtss.html
Source: US Department of Education
Abstract: Overview of research-based practices: warning signs, safe responses, prevention, planning, dealing with a crisis.

Governors Columbine Review Commission Report
URL: http://www.state.co.us/columbine/
Source: State of Colorado
Abstract: This site contains the report stemming from the independent review of the tragedy at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999.

Jefferson County (CO) Sheriff’s Department Report on Columbine School Shooting
URL: http://info.jefferson.lib.co.us/columbine-cd/START.htm
Source: Jefferson County (CO) Sheriff’s Department
Abstract: This site contains a detailed timeline of the Columbine tragedy with recommendations.

Learning from Littleton
URL: http://www.salon.com/mwt/hot/1999/04/27/littleton_reactions/index.html
Source: Salon, Mothers Who Think, April 27, 1999
Abstract: Experts discuss the right lessons to be gained from the Columbine High School Critical Incident, as well as the wrong ones.

Police Adopt Terminator Approach to School Violence
URL: http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/08/29/loc_police_adopt.html
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer – August 29, 2000
Abstract: This site contains information on the use of quick action deployment teams (QUAD) in responding to school critical incidents.

The Threat of Harm
URL: http://www.asbj.com/199903/0399coverstory.html
Source: American School Board Journal
Abstract: This site contains an article explaining why student threats should not be taken lightly.

Tragedy Response: Lessons Learned in Springfield
URL: http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/spring_99/article2.html
Source: Winter 1999 - Oregon School Psychologists Association Bulletin
Abstract: This article overviews the May 21, 1998 school critical incident at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. The article, written by a crisis response team leader, relives the incident and then describes lessons learned from the shooting.