Why Kids Kill
Author | : Peter Langman, PhD |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-08-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230101488 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230101487 |
Rating | : 4/5 (487 Downloads) |
Download or read book Why Kids Kill written by Peter Langman, PhD and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the horrific aftermath of school shootings, distraught communities struggle to make sense of these seemingly senseless acts. Despite massive media coverage, we know little about what drives young perpetrators or how they rationalize their acts. In this breakthrough analysis, Dr. Peter Langman presents the psychological causes of school shootings and offers unprecedented insight into why certain teens exhibit the potential to kill. He shows how to identify early signs of possible violence and offers preventative measures that parents and educators can take to protect their communities.