Campus violence.
What is the main idea of the article?
The main idea of the article is how to stop and prevent campus violence.
What types of supporting details does the author use to support the main idea?
The main idea was supported by many facts and examples. The author tells us that faculty and students all over campuses and schools everywhere could be educated and know what to look for as far as signs of a potentially violent, threatening person. The signs to watch for are individuals who are socially isolated from everyone else (not many friends, if at all), low self esteem and self worth, and can not handle criticism well. The student who exhibits these signs may be trying to get someones attention, so they can interfere. There were examples, and some information about the tragedy that took place at the Virginia Tech Campus a few years ago. The author stated that the student may have posted worrisome writings on his profile online and also stated it was reported that his creative writing in class was very disturbing, and should have been a cause for concern.
List three characteristics that can be early warning signs of a students potential to become violent.
1.) Low self esteem
2.) Does not take insults or criticism well.
3.) Social isolated.
What security measures have you noticed at this campus? Do you think these measures are worth while? Why or why not?
On NYITs old Westbury campus, I have seen security in every parking lot at some point or another, they seem to make their rounds fairly often. I think they are doing what they should be doing as far as that goes, because they check out what is going on in every outdoor part of the campus. Maybe it would be helpful if they circled inside the building too? When talking about what is going on inside a students head, the general safety of any student body population becomes more easily in danger, because you never really know what someone is thinking. I do think the signs in the article could prove helpful for on campus psychologists and social workers, but I have no idea what NYIT does to help prevent and assist students who exhibit these signs.
4 comments:
I agree. I think that security should circle inside the buildings so students feel more safe.
I understand your point of view about security inside the buildings, but I also wonder if it makes the atmosphere of the campus seem too controlled?? College should be fun and relaxed( of course hard work too!!) Good answers to the questions. Hope you enjoyed the wedding.
I agree, I think that there needs to be more security guards on there feet instead of in the car.
i agree i feel more things happen inside then out side, they should have a security guard at every building.
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