(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});1. In the 2006-2007 school year, there were 1.7 million nonfatal crimes committed at school, ranging from assault to theft.
2. Nearly a third of American students reported a prevalence of drugs and gangs in their schools in 2010.
3. 1 in 12 teens in high school are injured or threatened with a weapon each year.
4. 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, or physically.
5. Young people who bully are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and get into fights
6. Middle school students are more than twice as likely as high school students to be affected by school violence.
7. About 8% of eighth graders stay home at least once a month to avoid a bully.
8. Revenge is the strongest motivation for school shootings.
9. During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 11 deaths due to school violence
10. Nearly 50% of homicide perpetrators gave some type of warning signal, including making a threat or leaving a note, prior to the event.
11. Most school associated violent deaths occur during transition times
before and after the school day and during lunch.
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