On the issue of the need to criminalize schoolshooting

Abstract

 The article examines the causes and consequences of acts of violence in educational  institutions. The authors analyze the sociocultural factors that contribute to the emergence of school shooting, such as aggression in the surrounding juvenile society and the influence of  the media space and social networks. Psychological aspects are also discussed, including  the condition of the victims and their environment. The study is based on data from cases that  occurred in Russia and their comparison with international practice. Particular attention is paid  to preventive measures and the need to introduce a separate article into the norms of criminal  legislation for this crime. In conclusion, the importance of an integrated approach to solving  the problem is emphasized.

 To implement these measures, educational institutions have begun to focus on safety measures for both students and employees of educational institutions, work is aimed at maintaining a healthy psychological and moral climate, educational work is carried out at meetings among teachers,  students and their parents about the facts that should be paid attention to when teaching and  raising children. Timely identification, provision of professional and psychological assistance  to adolescents who are prone to committing acts of violence or committing any crime against life and health will prevent the onset of socially dangerous consequences both for others and for  the schoolshooter himself.

 In order to ensure the public safety of the population, as well as the observance of public order,  it is proposed to provide for the strictest liability for the socially dangerous act in question within the framework of criminal legislation. By the forces of the juvenile affairs units, together with  the teaching staff of educational institutions, conducting preventive conversations with schoolchildren and their parents on the presented topic, drawing attention to the behavior of students in  an educational institution and directly in the team, will contribute to achieving this goal.