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Lauren W. Collins; Timothy J. Landrum; Chris A. Sweigart – Preventing School Failure, 2024
Despite the fact that schools remain incredibly safe spaces for children and youth to spend time, the occurrence of mass school shootings, although rare, is a pressing issue for our society. In this paper we discuss the importance of action, advocacy, and research related to mass school shootings. Specifically, we discuss research-based actions…
Descriptors: Violence, Weapons, Advocacy, Research Needs
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Cantrell, Robert P.; Cantrell, Mary Lynn – Preventing School Failure, 1995
Critical themes and specific alternatives for helping adolescents with disabilities to avoid severely limiting their life choices are discussed. The themes concern relating learning experiences to the youth's life, providing experiences that allow and prepare youth for adulthood, and adult caring and advocacy for youth. Interventions supporting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Advocacy, Daily Living Skills