Lessons Learned: Preventing School Violence
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Producers: Rebecca Cressman
This mature-themed documentary explores the first hand experience of Brian Walker, a San Diego native who witnessed the 2001 killings at Santana High and lives with its traumatic memories. Lessons Learned also draws upon the extensive studies of former Brigham Young University Communications Professor Richard Long, a leading researcher in school violence cases. Dr. Long passed away on January 11, 2005 shortly after outlining the results of his latest research that explores lessons learned from communities like Littleton, Colorado; Jonesboro, Arkansas; San Diego, California; and Lehi, Utah.
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Will broadcast in Salt Lake Metro market on April 19th at 9.pm. as part of Public Affairs programming
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- Produced: Mar 31, 2005
- Added to PRX: Apr 08, 2005
- This piece is in English
Kerry Seed
Posted on July 22, 2005 at 04:50 PM | Permalink
Review of Lessons Learned: Preventing School Violence
This conventional sounding program begins with the unaffected voice of Brian Walker, a survivor of a San Diego school shooting. Rebecca Cressman's narration contextualizes the stories of people who've had first hand experience with school violence, merging it with the informed analysis of academic, Richard Long.
I have heard several radio programs analyzing school shootings, but this one stands out due to Long's insight. He studied numerous incidents of school violence, and is able to bring a very concrete perspective to the issue while examining the causes of school violence side-by-side with plans to prevent such acts in the future. His findings will make this segement a valuable add for any PD wanting to address local school violence -- before or after it happens.