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.
School Safety Shield
Non en Meus Vigilo!
Showing posts with label suicide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label suicide. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
School Safety in the News 3-11-13
Schools close doors to voters for safety
USA TODAY
Safety of disabled students a growing concern in schools
The Journal News | LoHud.com
School safety is a non-negotiable priority
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Mayor's School Safety Program connects school districts, police department
Ahwatukee Foothills News
Official: School safety goes beyond violence; suicide, bullying also important
Ravalli Republic
Wayne Greene: Oklahoma Commission on School Safety's transparency turns ...
Tulsa World
Calendar, school safety, prayer on agenda for Wise County School Board meeting
Kingsport Times News
Safety measures: Area school districts turn to resource officers
The Tribune-Democrat
Student safety training session set
Toledo Blade
Police, educators, community come together to keep schools safe
BlueRidgeNow.com
USA TODAY
Safety of disabled students a growing concern in schools
The Journal News | LoHud.com
School safety is a non-negotiable priority
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Mayor's School Safety Program connects school districts, police department
Ahwatukee Foothills News
Official: School safety goes beyond violence; suicide, bullying also important
Ravalli Republic
Wayne Greene: Oklahoma Commission on School Safety's transparency turns ...
Tulsa World
Calendar, school safety, prayer on agenda for Wise County School Board meeting
Kingsport Times News
Safety measures: Area school districts turn to resource officers
The Tribune-Democrat
Student safety training session set
Toledo Blade
Police, educators, community come together to keep schools safe
BlueRidgeNow.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Boy Identified in Suicide near Taylorsville School
Salt Lake City, UT
A 14-year old boy committed suicide in front of others as school was letting out. He obtained a gun from a gun safe in his home.
He had been sent home early from school for some personal issues, got the gun, and returned to the campus.
Safe Havens, International
A 14-year old boy committed suicide in front of others as school was letting out. He obtained a gun from a gun safe in his home.
He had been sent home early from school for some personal issues, got the gun, and returned to the campus.
Safe Havens, International
Sunday, November 11, 2012
'Pharm Parties' Leading Some Western Massachusetts Teens to Misuse of Prescription Drugs
Ludlow, MA
Michael J. Dias was born on Oct. 18, 1989, but instead of celebrating his birthday, his family in Ludlow now mourns his death.
Dias committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in May 2009.
The fall into the lure of drugs for tens of thousands of young people across Western Massachusetts begins as early as middle school and most likely by high school when they begin using and abusing pharmaceutical drugs – oxycodone, hydrocodone, Percocet, and Ritalin, police and medical experts say.
“The statistics are pretty scary. The number of middle schoolers who have tried oxycodone or hydrocodone-type prescription medications is fairly alarming, but in high school it’s become an epidemic,” said Dr. Louis Durkin, emergency room medical director at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.
Pharmaceutical drugs are highly addictive, hooking students not only on the medication but also the dealer. In high school, when the supplier graduates, students left behind are forced to find another source. Very often this pursuit of drugs takes a dangerous turn into the city. The young drug users are now forced to buy from drug dealers in metropolitan areas, like Springfield and Holyoke, where law enforcement officers say the suburban kids can wind up being in over their heads.
Safe Havens, International
Michael J. Dias was born on Oct. 18, 1989, but instead of celebrating his birthday, his family in Ludlow now mourns his death.
Dias committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in May 2009.
The fall into the lure of drugs for tens of thousands of young people across Western Massachusetts begins as early as middle school and most likely by high school when they begin using and abusing pharmaceutical drugs – oxycodone, hydrocodone, Percocet, and Ritalin, police and medical experts say.
“The statistics are pretty scary. The number of middle schoolers who have tried oxycodone or hydrocodone-type prescription medications is fairly alarming, but in high school it’s become an epidemic,” said Dr. Louis Durkin, emergency room medical director at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.
Pharmaceutical drugs are highly addictive, hooking students not only on the medication but also the dealer. In high school, when the supplier graduates, students left behind are forced to find another source. Very often this pursuit of drugs takes a dangerous turn into the city. The young drug users are now forced to buy from drug dealers in metropolitan areas, like Springfield and Holyoke, where law enforcement officers say the suburban kids can wind up being in over their heads.
Safe Havens, International
Sunday, October 14, 2012
H.S. Yearbook Won’t Include Student’s Baby, Suicide Victim
Menahga, MN
High school yearbooks are lined with memories both good and bad, but in Northern Minnesota, one high school wants to keep a few things from its pages.
A controversy is brewing at Menahga High School over the issues of teen pregnancy and suicide.
Kyle Kenyon would have been a senior this year, but committed suicide last January.
“The only way I can hold it together is with all the support we have,” said Peggy Havnes, Kenyon’s mother.
Around 100 classmates have signed a petition to get a memorial page in their yearbook, something Havnes would also like to see.
Safe Havens, International
High school yearbooks are lined with memories both good and bad, but in Northern Minnesota, one high school wants to keep a few things from its pages.
A controversy is brewing at Menahga High School over the issues of teen pregnancy and suicide.
Kyle Kenyon would have been a senior this year, but committed suicide last January.
“The only way I can hold it together is with all the support we have,” said Peggy Havnes, Kenyon’s mother.
Around 100 classmates have signed a petition to get a memorial page in their yearbook, something Havnes would also like to see.
Safe Havens, International
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Student, Reportedly in Two Face Costume, Kills Himself in Junior High Hallway
Stillwater, OK
Students, parents, staff, and concerned citizens are mourning the loss of Cade Poulos after he died in a junior high school hallway Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Poulos, a 13-year-old Stillwater Junior High School student, shot himself in the head with a handgun before classes started Wednesday morning.
Students sprinted for the doors and the school building was quickly locked down and the school's eighth- and ninth-graders were evacuated.
Students at an adjacent elementary school were also evacuated.
At the time of the first and only gunshot, students were gathered throughout the school prior to the start of classes. There were dozens of kids near Poulos, who authorities say didn't leave a suicide note, when he shot himself.
Students, parents, staff, and concerned citizens are mourning the loss of Cade Poulos after he died in a junior high school hallway Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Poulos, a 13-year-old Stillwater Junior High School student, shot himself in the head with a handgun before classes started Wednesday morning.
Students sprinted for the doors and the school building was quickly locked down and the school's eighth- and ninth-graders were evacuated.
Students at an adjacent elementary school were also evacuated.
At the time of the first and only gunshot, students were gathered throughout the school prior to the start of classes. There were dozens of kids near Poulos, who authorities say didn't leave a suicide note, when he shot himself.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Student Who Shot Himself at Banks County High School Dies
Atlanta, GA
A Banks County High School student who shot himself in a school restroom Friday has died.
The 16-year-old student, whose name has not been released, died over the weekend, AM750 and 95.5FM News/Talk WSB reported.
No other injuries were reported in the incident, which happened around 8 a.m. Friday.
No students or staff members witnessed the incident, the GBI said, and the gun was recovered.
From the time of the shooting, the school remained on lockdown until just before 2 p.m. Friday. Investigators searched and found no evidence of danger to the students or staff.
A Banks County High School student who shot himself in a school restroom Friday has died.
The 16-year-old student, whose name has not been released, died over the weekend, AM750 and 95.5FM News/Talk WSB reported.
No other injuries were reported in the incident, which happened around 8 a.m. Friday.
No students or staff members witnessed the incident, the GBI said, and the gun was recovered.
From the time of the shooting, the school remained on lockdown until just before 2 p.m. Friday. Investigators searched and found no evidence of danger to the students or staff.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Bullying/Suicide are Important Issues
New York City, NY
MSNBC is reporting that 12-year-old Joel Morales of New York City killed himself after being badly bullied in two different New York City Schools.
It is always a tragedy when a young person takes their life. It is worse when it is due to the actions of others. The finger of blame in these circumstances usually get pointed at the school. However, without more information, it would be brash to do so. Even the boy's youth minister wasn't aware of what was going on, and he only recently began talking to someone at the school.
Unrealistic expectations are often placed upon schools when it comes to combating bullying. Parents don't know, and youth ministers don't know, and school officials just recently found out, what is to be reasonably expected of schools to do? Or worse yet, the parents who know, don't inform the school until they've had enough, and then expect the school to put an immediate halt to the bullying that has been going on for weeks, months, or years?
My colleague Michael Dorn, in his latest BLOG, brings up six great points that will help schools. But the best way to help is to consider it a joint effort between parents, schools, mental health and public safety professionals.
I was bullied as a child. I contemplated suicide as a teen. The two were unrelated, but for some today it is related. As educators, the best way we can aid in preventing bullying and suicide is to develop connections with our students, so we have a better chance of knowing if something is amiss. We also want to use research-based bullying prevention programs to help our students develop the skills to communicate these difficult issues with us.
Facebook
Our Forum On
MSNBC is reporting that 12-year-old Joel Morales of New York City killed himself after being badly bullied in two different New York City Schools.
It is always a tragedy when a young person takes their life. It is worse when it is due to the actions of others. The finger of blame in these circumstances usually get pointed at the school. However, without more information, it would be brash to do so. Even the boy's youth minister wasn't aware of what was going on, and he only recently began talking to someone at the school.
Unrealistic expectations are often placed upon schools when it comes to combating bullying. Parents don't know, and youth ministers don't know, and school officials just recently found out, what is to be reasonably expected of schools to do? Or worse yet, the parents who know, don't inform the school until they've had enough, and then expect the school to put an immediate halt to the bullying that has been going on for weeks, months, or years?
My colleague Michael Dorn, in his latest BLOG, brings up six great points that will help schools. But the best way to help is to consider it a joint effort between parents, schools, mental health and public safety professionals.
I was bullied as a child. I contemplated suicide as a teen. The two were unrelated, but for some today it is related. As educators, the best way we can aid in preventing bullying and suicide is to develop connections with our students, so we have a better chance of knowing if something is amiss. We also want to use research-based bullying prevention programs to help our students develop the skills to communicate these difficult issues with us.
Our Forum On
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)