"The horror of school shootings has become all too familiar to Americans in recent years. Gun violence in schools is part of a disturbing trend toward mass shootings in American society overall. School officials, members of the government, parents, and students around the country continue to search for ways to prevent school shootings"-- Provided by publisher.

Should schools be equipped with metal detectors? --Should teachers and staff members be armed? -- Should schools have mental health counseling programs? -- Does media coverage contribute to the school shootings problem?.