... in schools, it is hard to ignore the fact that our society has a serious problem. Elementary aged children are being expelled for bringing guns to school. High school students choose not to attend class in fear that someone is going to hurt, or harass them. Even more alarming, children are actually killing fellow classmates over humiliation, popularity, or the newest pair of Nike's. What is the cause of this? Maybe it is alienation from peers, their family environment, an overcrowded classroom, living in a bad neighborhood, lack of attention, or they simply think that violence is the best way to resolve problems. Whatever the intentions, our society has to face the realization of this problem, and we must work together to make schools safer for our children. To understand where the problem originates, we must first look at the history of this problem and what actions have already been taken. ...

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