The most recent programs for the School Violence Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=871 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 19:35:42 GMT Alexandra Chandler's video, [Guns in Our Schools], was one of the high school section second prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. She was an eleventh grader at Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Florida. The local cable company was Bright House Networks. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-20 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-20 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) paid tribute to parents of the Newtown Elementary School shooting victims. Some of the parents were present in the gallery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312057-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312057-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on school safety and security in light of the December 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Topics included the possible benefit of having an armed officer on site at schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311207-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Mark Berkowitz and researcher Allison Dymnicki talk about how teaching tolerance and compassion is more effective in combating bullying. Columbia University's Institute for Urban and Minority Education held a bullying summit for educators. The summit highlighted ways to address bullying through a holistic method of social and emotional learning and character building initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Educators, superintendents, and researchers from around the country talked about their school districts' successes in teaching tolerance and compassion to combat bullying. Columbia University's Institute for Urban and Minority Education held a bullying summit for educators. The summit highlighted ways to address bullying through a holistic method of social and emotional learning and character building initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at Hyde Park Academy, near his family home on the south side of Chicago, and shared stories about his family. He spoke about his proposals to help the middle class, education reform, the economy, and his proposal to raise the minimum wage. He renewed his call for Congress to vote on his various gun measures, and pointed to recent incidences of violence, including the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago teenager who was killed nearby shortly after performing in President Obama's second inaugural parade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311024-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311024-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Rifle Association (NRA) released a statement after President Obama announced his proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures.* An advertisement from the NRA was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310436-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Rifle Association (NRA) chief executive officer Wayne LaPierre appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday December 23, 2012, two days after the NRA responded to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. He talked about the NRA's proposal to put armed guards in schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81792-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81792-101 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Cullen talked about his book, [Columbine], about the 1999 Colorado high school mass shooting, and the recent elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Topics included his process for researching his book, mental health issues and their relationship to mass murder, and similarities between the Columbine and Connecticut murders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on community leaders to step up efforts to ensure safety in schools in response to the previous week's school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, in his keynote address at a school safety forum at Neval Thomas Elementary School. Secretary Duncan said the recent mass shootings have "fundamentally changed" the world and addressed the need for comprehensive protocols and gun control measures, including access to mental health care, to protect students and teachers from violence. In addition, he announced a new round of Promise Neighborhoods grants which are awarded to organizations to improve educational and developmental outcomes for students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310070-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the Nation Rifle Association's reaction to an elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81604-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wayne LaPierre spoke about the National Rifle Association's reaction to the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In his remarks he called for congressional action to fund armed law enforcement officers in all public schools, and criticized the nation's entertainment industry for creating a culture of violence. His remarks were interrupted by protestors favoring gun control policies. He did not answer questions despite the event's billing as a news conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310072-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Francisco Negron talked about the status of schools' emergency plans around the country, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also outlined the resources available to school boards on the state and federal level plus, and issues such as allowing the arming of select teachers or staff within a school. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators Lieberman (I-CT) and Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. They also reflected on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-6 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the role of the federal government and states in mental health. The question was related to the Connecticut elementary school that claimed 26 victims, including 20 children aged six and seven. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309996-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309996-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of a shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-7 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke in support of a resolution condemning a shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-8 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a resolution honoring the victims of and responders to a shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. They began with remarks by Representative Christopher Murphy (D-CT) and a moment of silence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-6 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate observed a moment of silence for the victims of a shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)) reacted to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-6 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) reacted to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators reacted to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-10 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the day's opening prayer, Senate Chaplain Barry Black reflected on those killed in a shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-9 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the day's opening prayer, House Chaplain Pat Conroy reflected on those killed in a shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309975-5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN viewers made comments on the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting claimed 26 victims, including 20 children aged six and seven. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309995-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting claimed 26 victims, including 20 children aged six and seven. In his remarks to local citizens at Sandy Point High School, President Obama read aloud the names of the victims, called on the nation to do more to prevent gun violence, and pledged the full power of the presidency in addressing the issue. During portions of the remarks muffled reaction from families in the auditorium could be heard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309977-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT On a segment of "FOX News Sunday" in the wake of a school shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) talked about gun control. He emphasized that almost all mass shooters choose places where guns are prohibited and speculated on what teachers could have done differently if they had had guns available. He also talked about the role of the Second Amendment. This is a portion of his appearance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81748-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81748-101 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia Lowen talked about her book [Bully: An Action Plan for Teachers and Parents to Combat the Bullying Epidemic in America], which presented personal stories and essays from anti-bullying activists and experts on how to stop the epidemic of bullying in the U.S. Ms. Lowen talked with anti-bullying advocate and the Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Donna Lieberman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309507-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) spoke by telephone about the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Topics included what interventions could be made with troubled people and stricter gun control. Representative Himes responded to statements from other legislators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309965-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309965-9 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Boehner (R-OH) and Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) released statements on the mass shooting that day at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Portions of their statements were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309964-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309964-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gun control advocate Pastor Michael McBride spoke at a candlelight vigil outside the White House in honor of the victims of a shooting that day at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal flags were flown at half-staff until sunset, December 18, 2012, in the wake of a mass shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Chris Murphy (D-CT) and John Larson (D-CT) released statements on the mass shooting that day at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Portions of their statements were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309964-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309964-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting that killed at least 26 children and adults. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81701-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the shooting at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school that killed at least 26 children and adults. President Obama, pausing at times to steady his voice, said, "Our hearts are broken today," and "We've endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years, and each time I hear the news I react not as a president but as anyone else would, as a parent." He offered condolences to survivors and the families of the victims, and quoted from Scripture to "heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chicago Mayor and President Obama's former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel discussed school and community college initiatives in his city. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303798-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Francisco Negron talked about the federal laws that deal with the issue of bullying at schools. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298475-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298475-7 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Laurie Robinson gave the keynote address at the Department of Education's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Conference. She focused on the department's role in promoting security on college campuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296093-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arnie Bernstein talked about his book [Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombing] (University of Michigan Press; March 16, 2009). In his book he presents a history of the worst school attack in U.S. history. On May 18, 1927, school board treasurer Andrew Kehoe set off explosives in the basement of the Bath Consolidated School in Bath, Michigan, that killed 38 children and 6 adults. Mr. Kehoe also killed himself by explosive detention in his car, burned his farm, and murdered his wife. Mr. Bernstein details how Bath was changed after the attack and profiles several of the survivors. Mr. Bernstein talked about Mr. Kehoe's history and psychological profile. He also talked about the process of researching the book. Mr. Bernstein responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was held on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 1 p.m. ET in the Downtown Lansing Library by the Capitol Area District Library. Arnie Bernstein is the author of [The Hoofs and Guns of the Storm: Chicago's Civil War Connections] and [Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100 Years of Chicago and the Movies]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286324-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Cullen talked about his book [Columbine] (Twelve; April 6, 2009). In his book, on the 10th anniversary of the mass murders, he presents a comprehensive account of the shootings on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Columbine near Littleton, Colorado. He talked about the psychology of the shooters, how they evolved into killers, and the stories of the victims and survivors. Other topics included the media coverage of the event and his process of writing the book. Dave Cullen, the recipient of several journalism awards, is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has written extensively about the shootings at Columbine. Book TV interviewed Dave Cullen on April 26, 2009, while at the [Los Angles Times] Festival of Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285490-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285490-6 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary Deborah Price talked about how the U.S. Department of Education is helping to prepare students and teachers for future security emergencies through training, curriculum, and grant funding. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200715-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200715-5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guest talked about the recently released report on the April 16 Virginia Tech shootings. While working on the report, Mr. Davies said, he focused on campus security, student communications, and the ability to access student medical records. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200701-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200701-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the role mentoring can play in ameliorating youth violence and dropout rates. The witnesses included top administrators from school districts that suffer from high dropout rates and have been designated as persistently dangerous schools. Four of these school districts were recent recipients of Department of Labor grants aimed at improving educational achievement among at-risk youth. The administrators talked about mentoring programs at their schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200042-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about school safety and federal programs designed to support community preparedness and response to emergencies in educational institutions. Among the topics they addressed were contingency planning for terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or catastrophic events. They also talked about communications between various agencies and school officials and assistance available to school districts in developing emergency procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198165-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing on the best methods by which school administrators, campus public safety officers, and mental health counselors could prevent, prepare for, and respond to violence or natural disasters. The hearing came days after a tragic campus shooting at Virginia Tech that left over 30 students and faculty dead. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197752-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson was interviewed about school safety and other homeland security issues. He argued that schools should increase their preparedness for incidents of violence. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197740-1 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Etheridge, Homeland Security Committee member, talked about improving school safety. He is a former superintendent of North Carolina schools and talked about schools and others locating information about improving public safety. The Homeland Security Committee will have a hearing on school safety on April 24. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197118-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197118-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke at a meeting of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Advisory Committee about school safety, violence, and drug abuse. They also focused on the Unsafe School Choice Option and identification of persistently dangerous schools. Following their remarks they answered questions from committee members. This program ends abruptly and is missing approximately six minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194984-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194984-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Spellings moderated a panel discussion on the steps high schools and communities can take to help prevent future tragedy by making schools safer. Topics included the Columbine school shooting, communication with law enforcement, multi-hazard preparation, exterior and interior lockdowns, visitor control, student and parent involvement in planning, and conflict resolution education. After their presentations, the participants responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194748-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194748-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush moderated the closing panel of the White House Conference on School Safety held after several recent school shootings. The panel titled "Working Together to Make Our Schools Safe," focused on the day's proceedings of the conference and strategies to minimize the problem of school violence. During the discussion, Attorney Genreal Gonzales and Secretary Spellings answered questions from members of the audience on several topics including school safety monitoring, law enforcement programs in schools, monitoring child behavior, and programs to foster safe environments in schools. The issue of gun control was not raised. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194748-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194748-4 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT