TY  - GEN
A1  - Bondü, Rebecca
A1  - Beier, Sophia
T1  - Two of a kind?
BT  - differences and similarities of attacks in schools and in institutes of higher education
T2  - Postprints der Universität Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe
N2  - School attacks are attracting increasing attention in aggression research. Recent systematic analyses provided new insights into offense and offender characteristics. Less is known about attacks in institutes of higher education (e.g., universities). It is therefore questionable whether the term “school attack” should be limited to institutions of general education or could be extended to institutions of higher education. Scientific literature is divided in distinguishing or unifying these two groups and reports similarities as well as differences. We researched 232 school attacks and 45 attacks in institutes of higher education throughout the world and conducted systematic comparisons between the two groups. The analyses yielded differences in offender (e.g., age, migration background) and offense characteristics (e.g., weapons, suicide rates), and some similarities (e.g., gender). Most differences can apparently be accounted for by offenders’ age and situational influences. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research and the development of preventative measures.
T3  - Zweitveröffentlichungen der Universität Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe - 391 
KW  - school  attack
KW  - IHE  attack
KW  - rampage
KW  - higher  education
KW  - characteristics
KW  - prevention
Y1  - 2018
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-404199
IS  - 391
ER  - 
TY  - GEN
A1  - Bondü, Rebecca
A1  - Scheithauer, Herbert
T1  - Leaking and death-threats by students
BT  - a study in German schools
T2  - Postprints der Universität Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe
N2  - Leaking comprises observable behavior or statements that signal intentions of committing a violent offense and is considered an important warning sign for school shootings. School staff who are confronted with leaking have to assess its seriousness and react appropriately - a difficult task, because knowledge about leaking is sparse. The present study, therefore, examined how frequently leaking occurs in schools and how teachers identify leaking and respond to it. To achieve this aim, we informed teachers from eight schools in Germany about the definition of leaking and other warning signs and risk factors for school shootings in a one-hour information session. Teachers were then asked to report cases of leaking over a six- to nine-month period and to answer a questionnaire on leaking and its treatment after the information session and six to nine months later. Our results suggest that leaking is a relevant problem in German schools. Teachers mostly rated the information session positively and benefited in several aspects (e.g. reported more perceived courses of action or improved knowledge about leaking), but also expressed a constant need for support. Our findings highlight teachers' needs for further support and training and may be used in the planning of prevention measures for school shootings.
T3  - Zweitveröffentlichungen der Universität Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe - 388 
KW  - death-threats
KW  - leaking
KW  - prevention
KW  - school shooting
KW  - violence in schools
Y1  - 2018
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-404121
IS  - 388
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bondü, Rebecca
A1  - Scheithauer, Herbert
T1  - Leaking and death-threats by students: A study in German schools
JF  - School psychology international
N2  - Leaking comprises observable behavior or statements that signal intentions of committing a violent offense and is considered an important warning sign for school shootings. School staff who are confronted with leaking have to assess its seriousness and react appropriately - a difficult task, because knowledge about leaking is sparse. The present study, therefore, examined how frequently leaking occurs in schools and how teachers identify leaking and respond to it. To achieve this aim, we informed teachers from eight schools in Germany about the definition of leaking and other warning signs and risk factors for school shootings in a one-hour information session. Teachers were then asked to report cases of leaking over a six- to nine-month period and to answer a questionnaire on leaking and its treatment after the information session and six to nine months later. Our results suggest that leaking is a relevant problem in German schools. Teachers mostly rated the information session positively and benefited in several aspects (e.g. reported more perceived courses of action or improved knowledge about leaking), but also expressed a constant need for support. Our findings highlight teachers' needs for further support and training and may be used in the planning of prevention measures for school shootings.
KW  - Death-threats
KW  - leaking
KW  - prevention
KW  - school shooting
KW  - violence in schools
Y1  - 2014
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034314552346
SN  - 0143-0343
SN  - 1461-7374
VL  - 35
IS  - 6
SP  - 592
EP  - 608
PB  - Sage Publ.
CY  - London
ER  -