If school shootings are actually on the decrease, why is school violence considered as such a serious problem?

What will be an ideal response


Anytime a student is subjected to violence it is a tragedy. The trend of school violence, however, is on the decrease, not the increase. The reason for the greater concern is because of media hype and headlines that sell newspapers.

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a. downward mobility b. horizontal mobility c. occupational mobility d. upward mobility

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The advertisement campaign "Above the Influence" targets which age group?

A. 18-25 B. 5-11 C. 12-17 D. 50-65

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The Luddites were factory owners that made huge profits in England during the Industrial Revolution.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Following a death in the Hindu culture, customs include a mourning ritual lasting _____ days.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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