Columbine, 20 Years Later and Beyond: Lessons from Tragedy

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology

• Author: Jaclyn Schildkraut, Glenn W. Muschert
• ISBN: 9781440862533
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: January 17, 2019
• Imprint: Praeger
• Language: English

This powerful retrospective analysis of the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting considers society's response to the attack, the long-term implications of the shooting, and the ways in which research and related policy must continue to move forward.

• Analyzes the broad cultural impact of the Columbine High School shooting

• Reviews changes in police responses that have developed since the day of the attack

• Examines warning signs that pre-dated the attack and how threat assessment has advanced to preclude similar tragedies

• Explores legislative responses in the aftermath and why they were not successful

• Considers the lessons learned in the 20 years after the shooting and how they can be used to prevent future acts of mass violence