Carson City, Nevada
In 2008 a former student used social media to reference Virginia Tech, and threatened violence against his high school classmates. He was expelled, and a federal appeals court upheld the expulsion.
The court ruled that the threats were not protected by the First Amendment.
School Safety Shield
Non en Meus Vigilo!
Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Student suicide leads to bullying allegations
Greenwich, CT
A tragic incident occurred a day after the first day of school at Greenwich High School. A 15-year old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot from a shotgun.
The investigation thus far has revealed some indications on social media sites that he faced troubles. On Google+ he posted a picture of himself holding a knife to his eye, along with the words, ""Hey if I were to stab my eye out due to school caused insanity, who would miss me?"
Shortly after that he posted, ""I have chosen to go with 3 peoples advice and kill myself," he wrote July 7 after telling his friends on the network that he had swallowed pills. "I just wish it was faster."
A tragic incident occurred a day after the first day of school at Greenwich High School. A 15-year old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot from a shotgun.
The investigation thus far has revealed some indications on social media sites that he faced troubles. On Google+ he posted a picture of himself holding a knife to his eye, along with the words, ""Hey if I were to stab my eye out due to school caused insanity, who would miss me?"
Shortly after that he posted, ""I have chosen to go with 3 peoples advice and kill myself," he wrote July 7 after telling his friends on the network that he had swallowed pills. "I just wish it was faster."
Monday, August 5, 2013
Teen pleads out in assault case
Detroit, MI
A 14-year old student was charged with aggravated assault for grabbing a classmate by her hair, throwing her to the ground, and punching her. Her victim suffered a broken nose and a concussion.
The attacker pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault and battery.
A third student who recorded the fight on a cell phone and posted it on social media was not charged.
A 14-year old student was charged with aggravated assault for grabbing a classmate by her hair, throwing her to the ground, and punching her. Her victim suffered a broken nose and a concussion.
The attacker pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault and battery.
A third student who recorded the fight on a cell phone and posted it on social media was not charged.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Teen suicide prompted by sexual assault and social media?
San Francisco
A 15-year old girl committed suicide a week after passing out drunk at a party. Three boys allegedly stripped her, sexually assaulted her, and drew lewd pictures on her private parts. What's more, they took pictures and posted them on social media.
The girl's family had filed suit against the three boys, the parents that owned the house in which the party was held, and recently added a female classmate of the victim, who was in the room and encouraged the boys.
Eight days after the alleged assault, the victim called her mom to take her home from school. She hung herself at home.
In my upcoming book Staying Alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a skill called "pattern-matching and recognition" is described, and warning signs of violence are described in detail.
As parents, these skills are important in that we might see signs of impending violence by our children, especially if the violence will be directed at themselves. We think that, as parents, we will know if our children are contemplating suicide. But sometimes that familiarity will blind us; we recognize the signs, but don't recognize their significance.
Coming out next May, Staying Alive is a must read for anyone who wants to survive deadly encounters.
A 15-year old girl committed suicide a week after passing out drunk at a party. Three boys allegedly stripped her, sexually assaulted her, and drew lewd pictures on her private parts. What's more, they took pictures and posted them on social media.
The girl's family had filed suit against the three boys, the parents that owned the house in which the party was held, and recently added a female classmate of the victim, who was in the room and encouraged the boys.
Eight days after the alleged assault, the victim called her mom to take her home from school. She hung herself at home.
In my upcoming book Staying Alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a skill called "pattern-matching and recognition" is described, and warning signs of violence are described in detail.
As parents, these skills are important in that we might see signs of impending violence by our children, especially if the violence will be directed at themselves. We think that, as parents, we will know if our children are contemplating suicide. But sometimes that familiarity will blind us; we recognize the signs, but don't recognize their significance.
Coming out next May, Staying Alive is a must read for anyone who wants to survive deadly encounters.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Child Abduction Digest 5-9-13
National abduction story helps recall issue of child abduction
Abductions that victims survived
Social media abduction rumor prompts safety warning
Possible Berkeley abduction attempt
Attempted abduction in Vail
High school teacher abducts kindergarten student
Police investigate attempted abduction
Store owner helps foil abduction attempt
Suspect sought after attempted abduction
Abductions that victims survived
Social media abduction rumor prompts safety warning
Possible Berkeley abduction attempt
Attempted abduction in Vail
High school teacher abducts kindergarten student
Police investigate attempted abduction
Store owner helps foil abduction attempt
Suspect sought after attempted abduction
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
School Safety in the News 3-12-13
Report: Mich. School Safety Laws Routinely Ignored
CBS Local
Michigan school safety flaws: MLive investigation finds corners cut and laws ...
The Saginaw News
Code Red: Read a digest of MLive's school safety series, and how the ...
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com
Federal Wish List for Improving School Safety Relies on Congress
Education Week News (blog)
Lawmakers open school safety bill for public opinion
WAFF
Texas school district adds SWAT team to increase school safety
NBC Latino
Londonderry voters face choices on school safety, new vehicles
The Union Leader
Social media can complicate school safety
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
Some Flint, Genesee County schools fail to properly conduct fire and safety drills
The Flint Journal - MLive.com
School safety task force meets in Johnson County
By Jenna Hanchard
CBS Local
Michigan school safety flaws: MLive investigation finds corners cut and laws ...
The Saginaw News
Code Red: Read a digest of MLive's school safety series, and how the ...
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com
Federal Wish List for Improving School Safety Relies on Congress
Education Week News (blog)
Lawmakers open school safety bill for public opinion
WAFF
Texas school district adds SWAT team to increase school safety
NBC Latino
Londonderry voters face choices on school safety, new vehicles
The Union Leader
Social media can complicate school safety
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
Some Flint, Genesee County schools fail to properly conduct fire and safety drills
The Flint Journal - MLive.com
School safety task force meets in Johnson County
By Jenna Hanchard
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Social Media Fuels High-School Attack
Oakley, CA
A bump in the hallway at Freedom High School fueled a profanity-laced argument. That, in turn, led to an argument on Instagram, a form of social media, which led to an attack in the school cafeteria the next day that put a girl in the intensive care unit of a hospital.
The attacker was arrested on suspicion of felonious battery.
Safe Havens, International
A bump in the hallway at Freedom High School fueled a profanity-laced argument. That, in turn, led to an argument on Instagram, a form of social media, which led to an attack in the school cafeteria the next day that put a girl in the intensive care unit of a hospital.
The attacker was arrested on suspicion of felonious battery.
Safe Havens, International
Monday, January 14, 2013
Saturday, December 22, 2012
School Threat Compilation 3
Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories. Rather than make individual posts, I’ve created a compilation.
Social media rumors: Police controlling threats of school violence - WJLA
Metro Trying to Alleviate School Violence Rumors - 8 News NOW By Kash Cashell
Rumors of School Violence in Md. Mounting on Social Media « CBS ... By Chris Lingebach
Student detained in suspected Calif. shooting plot - Fresno Bee
Fort Pierce teen jailed for threatening to shoot classmates had Airsoft toy gun; sheriff says it was 'safer' to detain him - Jupiter Courier
School lets out students early over text - KJRH-TV
School violence rumors rampant at FWCS - WANE
Students' Fear of School Violence Postpones Dumbarton Middle Talent Show - Patch.com
Patrols stepped up after rumors of school violence - KIRO Seattle
Rumors of violence prompt police response at area schools - PennLive.com
Safe Havens, International
Social media rumors: Police controlling threats of school violence - WJLA
Metro Trying to Alleviate School Violence Rumors - 8 News NOW By Kash Cashell
Rumors of School Violence in Md. Mounting on Social Media « CBS ... By Chris Lingebach
Student detained in suspected Calif. shooting plot - Fresno Bee
Fort Pierce teen jailed for threatening to shoot classmates had Airsoft toy gun; sheriff says it was 'safer' to detain him - Jupiter Courier
School lets out students early over text - KJRH-TV
School violence rumors rampant at FWCS - WANE
Students' Fear of School Violence Postpones Dumbarton Middle Talent Show - Patch.com
Patrols stepped up after rumors of school violence - KIRO Seattle
Rumors of violence prompt police response at area schools - PennLive.com
Safe Havens, International
School Threat Compilation 2
Since the Sandy Hook Elementary attack on 12/14/12, the media has become awash in related news stories. Rather than make individual posts, I’ve created a compilation.
Monroe teen arraigned after alleged school shooting threats - WTOL-TV
Rumors of school violence lead Hillsborough deputies to boost security - Tampabay.com
Eugene 4J addresses flood of violence-related school rumors - KMTR NewsSource 16
Abilene, Big Spring police make arrests in school violence threats - ReporterNews.com
Schools, police respond to rumors of violence - Green River Star
Genesee County schools closed rest of week as rumors of violence swirl - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
School districts react to rumors of violent threats - Amarillo.com
Downers Grove Police Investigate School Violence Rumors in District 99, Find ... - Patch.com
Maryland Law Enforcement Investigate Social Media Rumors of School Violence - NBC4 Washington
Police Try To Control Rumors Of School Violence - CBS Local
Safe Havens, International
Monroe teen arraigned after alleged school shooting threats - WTOL-TV
Rumors of school violence lead Hillsborough deputies to boost security - Tampabay.com
Eugene 4J addresses flood of violence-related school rumors - KMTR NewsSource 16
Abilene, Big Spring police make arrests in school violence threats - ReporterNews.com
Schools, police respond to rumors of violence - Green River Star
Genesee County schools closed rest of week as rumors of violence swirl - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
School districts react to rumors of violent threats - Amarillo.com
Downers Grove Police Investigate School Violence Rumors in District 99, Find ... - Patch.com
Maryland Law Enforcement Investigate Social Media Rumors of School Violence - NBC4 Washington
Police Try To Control Rumors Of School Violence - CBS Local
Safe Havens, International
Friday, December 21, 2012
Crimes against Children 12-21-12
- Man Who Recorded Girls with Hidden Camera Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography - Newark
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Contractor Who Was Stationed in Afghanistan is Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sending Images of Child Pornography to a Fort Worth Resident - Dallas
Police: Aspen man facing child porn charges admitted he's a "pedophile" and "social leper" - Denverpost
Mobile deacon guilty of child pornography: 82 years old and no criminal record - Everything Alabama
Budd Lake man admits making child pornography with young girls undressing - New Jersey On-Line
Former priest arrested by feds - WXYZ-TV Detroit - 7Former Catholic priest from Novi faces porn charges - Detroit News
Monday, December 17, 2012
School Violence Rumors Prompt Response from West Plains School District
West Plains, KY
A threat of violence in a West Plains school has prompted the superintendent to send a letter to parents.
The rumors concern events that might occur on December 21. The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, as well as social media has spurred these rumors.
Safe Havens, International
A threat of violence in a West Plains school has prompted the superintendent to send a letter to parents.
The rumors concern events that might occur on December 21. The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, as well as social media has spurred these rumors.
Safe Havens, International
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Granite City School Suspends Multiple Students over Twitter Comments
Granite City, MO
A sexually inappropriate tweet about a teacher started it, but by the time administrators at Granite City High scoured the recent social media activity of students, at least 10 were suspended, unleashing an explosion of criticism online.
School administrators said they had no choice but to act because students violated school rules.
But an official with the Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said the school district and others throughout the country are commonly going too far when it comes to monitoring Internet activity outside of school.
Safe Havens, International
A sexually inappropriate tweet about a teacher started it, but by the time administrators at Granite City High scoured the recent social media activity of students, at least 10 were suspended, unleashing an explosion of criticism online.
School administrators said they had no choice but to act because students violated school rules.
But an official with the Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said the school district and others throughout the country are commonly going too far when it comes to monitoring Internet activity outside of school.
Safe Havens, International
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