Question: Thedocumentary, Columbine: Understanding Why explores why the two school shooters engaged in lethal gun violence, while thedocumentary, Preventing School Violence explores the ways in which

Thedocumentary,Columbine: Understanding Why explores why the two school shooters engaged in lethal gun violence, while thedocumentary,Preventing School Violence explores the ways in which school violence of all kinds can be prevented. Referencing these videos as well as the linked course materials and textbook chapters, address the following in this discussion:

  1. The textbook proposes three theories to explain school violence. I ask you to choose one of these two: Control theory or Social Disorganization. Which do you thinkbetter helps explain the approach to ending school violence seen in Preventing School Violence documentary? Why?
  2. Apply the following questions to the Columbine case (based on what the documentary shows us):
    1. Of the most common reasons that felons gave for using a gun while committing a crime and of the places felons indicated that they were most likely to get their firearm (see textbook chapter 12), which one best applies?
    2. Do you think the theory you chose to explain Preventing School Violence supports your choices in the previous two questions? Why or why not?
    3. Do you think the theory you chose to explain Preventing School Violence also applies to the case of Columbine?
      1. If yes, how so?
      2. If not, how would the other theory better explain the events of Columbine?
  • You must have reviewedall of the materialin this week's modules. No outside sources.
  • This post should be substantive and 500 words.
  • Clearly cite evidence from the textbook chapter (quotes and page #), lectures, and videos.

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