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Identifying At-Risk Teens

By Michael J. Orlosky, M.D.
19 Nov 2000

At Risk Teens-School violence has actually decreased in the past 10 years, but mass killings of teens in schools have increased. The school shootings of Littleton, Colo., and in suburban Atlanta are two examples of this. Angry at risk teen students often make threats against teachers, school officials and other students. How can you tell when to take these threats seriously?

At Risk Teens-Two researchers, J. P. McGhee and C. R. DeBarnardo, studied the lives of 13 at risk teens who had killed other teens in school-based shootings. Writing in the May 1999 issue of The Forensic Examiner, they used the term "Classroom Avenger" to describe these at risk teens. As a result of their study, they found a way to identify those at risk teens who were likely to kill in school.

At Risk Teens-Researchers found that the typical Classroom Avenger was very emotionally troubled. He was depressed, stubborn and easily angered. He had few friends and was interested in guns, bomb making, movies that portrayed violence and violence-filled Web sites. He would talk about his plan to kill others by writing in his journal or diary, "Tomorrow is the big day!" or words to that effect.

At Risk Teens-The violent acts committed by the at risk teens in this study took place soon after a negative personal experience, for example, the loss of a girlfriend, receiving school discipline, treatment that was perceived as unfair, public ridicule or bullying by peers. Classroom Avengers often suspect others are against them. The triggering event confirms in their minds that they are mistreated and so they seek revenge.

At Risk Teens-The violent events were carefully planned, often with complex details. In every case but one, the Classroom Avenger used guns that were owned by his family. This ready access to weapons was a key factor in predicting acts of violence.

At Risk Teens-Professionals who work with these at risk teens advise the following preventive steps:

  • Remove all guns from the home.
  • Get the at risk teen and his family into therapy. Treat his depression and help him see how his thinking is distorted.
  • Finally, work on building social skills so the at risk teen learns to manage his conflicts without resorting to violence.
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  On 3 Oct 2005
  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
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