School shootings can be prevented -- here's how | William Woodward | TEDxMileHigh 

Growing up I have always been bullied in school. The most common name I as called was a school shooter because I didn't have many friends and was the quiet and shy kid. I went to the administration, talked with them countless times about how bad I was bullied. Of course the admins did nothing to help me and help prevent that... when I was in middle school there as a program called "Rachel's Challenge" which was an anti bullying campaign put in to help students. Yet my school did absolutely nothing to help me... I got really depressed and tried taking my own life. I am a junior in high school now and things have gotten better.. I don't get bullied anymore and I have friends. But people are scared of me. At first look, people think I am intimidating, and immediately category me, without even getting to know me. I have a really low self esteem, but I always try not to let that phase me. Long story short, schools need to be aware that things like these really DO happen. The students and everyone else need to start appreciating each other.. all of these bad comments and rumors about someone really does affect them. Greatly. If you read this and get bullied, please reply to this comment and let's help each other, it sucks not being able to talk to someone about it.

This is an interesting talk, however I was bullied, humiliated and ganged up on by my teachers. I never became violent, but I still have a lot of hatred in me because of that

Bullying is the big issue.

Teacher here. This is a beautiful video, and i'm sending it to my superintendent tonight. I hope that this video gets more views and more attention is brought to this program - there are some really wonderful ideas here. The key point I think he made is that we should adapt these ideas and strategies to fit our own schools' climates. Thank you. Please continue to evolve this program and share it.

We do tell. People just ignore students

I think the reason why we haven’t stopped school shootings is because no one has come up with a realistic idea yet. You can’t ban all guns, you can’t end bullying, you can’t take violence out of humans, you can’t lock down and secure every school like a prison. Maybe the answer is out there somewhere, but I haven’t heard it yet

Parents need to raise the kids right and be involved in their life. Parents do not know who their children are anymore.

How about being kind to each other? That's how you prevent them!

It all starts in the public school system. Outcasts and unpopular kids being singled out from the rest and feelings of loneliness it all fuels the anger towards society that they feel they are not apart of. Gun laws won’t fix psychology issues. It all starts from childhood and schools, we need to identify the “clicks” in school and forcefully mix in the kids with other kids on school projects and stuff like that, for example, when u have a class project in school and the teacher says ‘lalright everyone, get into groups of four with your friends “, but not all kids are social and you’ll see the shy nerd kid sitting by himself can’t find a group of friends to pull him in. Etc

Schools need to be informed about the home lives of students. A school can have a safe, inclusive, judgement-free and educated climate, but if a student goes home every day to a toxic and unhealthy home with access to weapons, there is still danger present. School administration and teachers have to tow the line between professional distance and effective part-time guardians, and as someone studying education, I see that as one of the most pressing issues.

It all starts with bullying. An act of revenge.

I’m going to share this with my grandkids schools. I worry constantly now. My grandsons now afraid to go to school. When the children are scared, there’s a bigger problem. I’ve started finding ways to help the schools prepare for this with new ideas. This video is helpful too. Thank you.

I remember my elementary school put me on medication because I had adhd. I immediately didn’t like how the meds were affecting me couldn’t get through to my mother because in her mind schools know more then me I told my sister and she convinced my mom to take me off the drug because she took herself to proof a point the medication was making me ill. Imagine schools having the power to put kids on meds and the parents stupidly allowing this to happen that’s the problem not guns or anger is the schools they put kids on meds simply so they can make more money of that child I say make the school responsible for every shooting it’s not the guns fault the schools are supposed to be educational not for profit I guess we forgot that. Point investigate the schools and punish them for pushing drugs on kids that don’t need them at all. Sadly our politicians just want to ban guns so they’ll use anything to their advantage even the blood of our youth but I guess people are that blind now a days not to see that. Long rant I know but that’s my story I stopped my meds because I knew I didn’t need them my sister was smart enough not to allow the school to repeat the mistake with her son.i was smart enough back then to fight my mom on it and thank god I had my sister to back me up stop giving in to these schools they don’t know more than you.

Wow great speech. You are impressive as you focused on solving the problem with solutions instead of blaming the mentally ill or assault weapons

Who's here after the Oxford High shooting in Michigan?

God bless you for the work you are doing. If possible, I’d like to get more information on how to bring your program to Ventura, California and the, “Ventura Unified School District”.

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It angers me that people say the only solution is getting rid of guns all together. That scares me that they can't actually address the whole problem. It's not only that these kids are commiting heinous acts with guns it's also that these schools did none of the blatant precautions to prevent. These people will call out for help and they'll make their last attempt to find it, if they're lucky, help will find them, but the one's left in the dark will completely shatter and feel like they have absolutely nothing to lose. When one feels like they're nothing, what is there to lose? They could easily be prevented and the schools that have them almost always had a sign. I live in an area smack dab in the middle of all these other schools like Columbine and STEM and from what I know, my school does a good job of treating people with respect, seeing signs, talking to people, and getting these people the help they need. During COVID-19, so many things are happening in everyone's lives that depression crowds them. Our school had to revamp their resources into helping these kids with their depression, thoughts, and experiences in the last couple of months but it's becoming ever clear that people fear the dark thoughts in each other's heads. So many dark things happen behind people's stare, so many things are happening back at their home, a lot of people fear that one might break. I kind of vented a lot here. But these school shootings are preventable in so many ways that medias fail to address. I like William's take that taking that pill to lower that blood pressure is good and all but not as good as starting a diet. This goes for banning firearms, because the real solution really starts with you and your school's response to these students turmoil.

My heart goes out to all the parents no one should ever have to bury their child God I can’t think of anything more horrifying I stand with all of you in solidarity for my heart weeps for you but know you’re sweet summer rose well blossom once more in the fields of Elysian we’re all heroes walk in tranquility and in peace Evermore 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Its parenting. 10 hours of video games n tablets isn't good parenting. Also kids under 18 shouldn't have social media

Very Good It's the hearts and minds of people that must change We have to stop loving and embracing sin and selfish pleasure And loving morality . One that loves thy neighbor as you love thyself

You are standing, leaning against the tree, and looking for the forest. If you don’t mention the debate coach regarding the Arapahoe School Shooting, you don’t understand this at all. You don’t understand this at all.

Robert's got a quick hand He'll look around the room, he won't tell you his plan He's got a rolled cigarette, hanging out his mouth he's a cowboy kid Yeah found a six shooter gun In his dad's closet hidden oh in a box of fun things, I don't even know what But he's coming for you, yeah he's coming for you All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet Daddy works a long day He be coming home late, he's coming home late And he's bringing me a surprise 'Cause dinner's in the kitchen and it's packed in ice I've waited for a long time Yeah the slight of my hand is now a quick pull trigger I reason with my cigarette And say your hair's on fire, you must have lost your wits, yeah All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet

I watch these things so I know actually what to do if it does happen to me or my friends. Everything is possible, even the bad things. My school doesn’t teach me the actual steps on what to do in a real situation so it’s always important to prevent it. It is sad for me for sure, but it is the generation I live in and it’s always good to have my own plan that could function. With these videos I can understand ways that it can be protected and my friends at school.

Interesting!

Monitor all outside doors with buzzers that go off in office when doors are opened or ajar! Don't allow doorstops to be used! That defeats the safety feature that automatically locks the doors! 😐

End the bullying and things like school shootings wouldn’t exist. All these shooters were bullied by their peers and or classmates.

How are these gunmen able to bring weapons inside the school? There should be a higher security in entrances to prevent it too

This is very interesting as my school had a shooting too. The STEM one..

Several years ago a school shooting occurred at the high school I attended. Except this shooting was done by the school resource officer (also a local police officer) who shot and killed a deranged man who entered the school, following a student who was late getting there. The school immediately went into lock down and the resource officer confronted the man who was armed with guns and intent on using them, in the hallway. She tried at first to diffuse the situation but when she was unable to do so she shot & killed him before he could endanger anyone else. The school was Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, TN. The officers name is Carolyn Gudger, and in my hometown she is a hero. She is the perfect example of what a school resource officer should be. A courageous woman who did her job, putting her life on the line for the students/faculty she was hired to protect. I was very disappointed that there was not a lot of media attention surrounding this incident, except for locally of course. I just really wanted people to see what a difference having a well trained, courageous police officer who takes their promise to protect and serve seriously on campus can make in these situations. I share this story so that the world will learn about this hero that is among us by the name of Carolyn Gudger

Don’t read the comments. Just don’t.

Failure to seize his computer for watching school shooting videos? The Constitution must not matter much to this guy. I am watching his Ted talk about a school shooting right now. So are they going to take my phone? Get a grip. Reporting non crimes to the government? Sounds Orwellian. Getting involved was a good idea, closer relationships with students is a great idea. Listening to the student and faculty to better understand how it happens and what allows it without getting them in trouble is an excellent idea. In general the people that are closest to the problems know the most.

Even I'd your school will suspend you, best up or swear the he'll out of the bully, go personal if you have too. You will be punished most likely but the school won't do anything about bullying, plus a swollen eye and ptsd giving words will make your bully stay away

What did they edit out?

Other countries don't seem to have this problem. What do they do different to prevent it?

I think a safe room at each entry at schools would help. A room or small building that a person would have to go into before they are allowed to enter the school that would have the metal detector in it, and a security guard that would be inside the school watching that person would have to open the door for the person before entry.

All in all, it is hopeless. But continue with all your ideas.....

Been watching your videos from TEDx but let say a neighbor kid was getting into his car and I saw a gun. So now what do I do when I'm older with no kids what do I do with info

The metal detectors he alluded to as being insufficient?? - Where IS this done at? Isn’t this done more in the high density areas typically, where there’s a lot of street violence etc (Unrelated to the setting found in many of the middle school shootings!)?

School shooting is dangerous because it's not a 1v1 violence, shooters use the projectile weapon because they are planning to attack multiple or random people from distance. It all comes down to multiple offenders or the school system mistreating him/her. If you are talking about "prevention" you are no different from the offenders. The system tries to stop the shooter because it's just one person, easy to pick on... that's worse than not doing anything, to be honest.

I know of a nearly perfect “anti-bullying” program/policy…A swift punch in the face to anyone bullying another.

Don't pick on the quiet kid. Thats how.

Why Teddy Talks videos about shooting has less views? It should have been over 1 million views!

My idea is that for home room, have that class be lead by a teacher who has training in child therapy. Everyday starts with home room. Everyday have children talk about their previous day, and their plans for the present day. Write out their feelings in a journal, and share a portion with the group. Get to know each other intimately as a group lead by a professional. Not every kid had the ability to make friends, but with the help of a teacher who really cares about their life outside of school, a group can be formed with a mentality of belonging.

1 entrance is a nightmare solution.

Ask yourselfers "What has changed to create these mass shootings?" This was very rare 30 years ago!

Gives me hope, there is a way forward that is below the surface. I am going to send $100 to the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado. Thank you.

Security guards should be in all schools in America, and security checks on all individuals before entry! Gun Violence in America is out of control! 😢

Give me the answer and give it to me NOW!!! That's the gist of how we approach everything these days. No one wants to hear about accountability, effort, time consumption or taking personal responsibility. That's why all of this is going to just keep happening.

That wasn't the last school shooting in Colorado......FYI

It's a step in the right direction, but not an end all solution. Unfortunately administrations at these schools do nothing until the person getting bullied blows up, and then they're the ones the schools try to punish, not the bully. Also in today's world many kids aren't just getting bullied by the kids in school, but also by the parents of the bully and many adults employed by the school. I've seen it first hand with my children and their friends. When my kids stood up for themselves, I warned the schools that if they did nothing to prevent it, I've given my children permission to put a stop to it. Also warned them if they went after my children, I would sue them personally along with the school system. Yes my children ended up putting a stop to it and the school administration put their tails between their legs and did nothing to my children.

individual vs the collective

My suggestion any kid u think is a school shooter check 4 there iep call all of there previous schools and look to see if they had been instituted in the mental health facility or child protective services call all there previous schools asking learn if this is true get facts paper work dont call the parents parents often try to cover up the damage the caused the students they cover it up and they lie especially if they transfer from other states get facts not testimonies paper work DONT ASK PARENTS

Well maybe if teachers and other peers had better insight on their students or maybe if kids stop bullying each other for simply just existing there wouldn’t be school shooting like just be a decent human being it shouldn’t be that hard

Its the community not the schools... Schools cant fix that

Not even one word about gun control. It's like talking about firefighting and not talking about fire extinguishers. What a rip off! By the way, didn't buy those NRA tears.

How do i contact William woodward

Why 43 dislikes?

Although an older video, this analysis is a bit narrow as it doesn't consider the fact not all school shooters are students there as we saw in both Sandy Hook & Uvalde more recent. (They are external threats that have a past connection there having been prior students.)

Everybody thinking that the bullied kid is the shooter is kind of ridiculous.

You can prevent it, but you’ll never stop it.

It won't be stopped after all this is the main driver for gun control idea whether all shooting is planned directly or undirectly

I have the perfect solution if you want to avoid a school shooting: home school!

Not all who was bullied became school shooters, but all school shooters was bullied.... =(

It is maddening that these shootings are only growing. The Oxford shooting was preventable!! All the drills and high tech safety measures in the world will not stop a kid from being violent in a school. The school needs to know ALL of it's students, danger signs that students and teachers see need to NOT be ignored. Schools need to search backpacks, lockers, and be insistent on safe, non threatening behavior. How many more senseless deaths is this nation going to have? This guy makes total sense. Yes, hold negligent parents responsible, yes, change gun laws. But we all know the NRA has no interest in being helpful, so preventing these shootings by changing the school climate so that staff are connecting well and listening to each other and students and parents is imperative. Parents should not be sending their kids to school to be murdered.

Nearly all blinkered here,just get rid of the guns!

the speaker claims it is a "complex" problem. Its not, its very simple. and there is a simple solution.

Americans are great at debating non-debatable points like Plato and Aristotle only to arrive nowhere near what they really should do. Non-hunter guns must be banned. The police needs to find alternate forms of neutralizing people. This is why a first step is to change the political and governmental structure of the nation to add a third political party.

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Yhe problem is Americans live in a segregated community. Information flow is almost non existent since you dont know the other kids' parents, they all drive around obliviously, kids have distance from friends just due to suburban lifestyle, everything iw about separation and that leads to disassociation and feelings of resent and hate. Of course you cant control all of that but other countries don't have these intense levels of community failures

I am epileptic and was relentlessly bullied by both my pears and teachers, personally I’m more stable than most people because I follow the philosophy that if someone is better than me why would they have to keep telling me. Truly the reason so many kids do school shootings is because they feel it’s the only way out, they’re constantly getting physically/verbally abused by there pears and perhaps even there parents. To truly prevent school shootings we need teachers to actually stop bullying rather than look the other way or make excuses like saying it’s just horse play.

It really is horrible to lose a child, and teachers need to reevaluate themselves and their approach to these children. They are as responsible as the parents are too.

Stop taking n prescripti ng antidepressants

Every sane man and women wants our children to be safe at school. However, we should never restrict our rights to keep and bear arms in misguided changes in law. There are many reasonable changes that can be taken that will work much better then gun laws.

This man has some strong Walter White vibes, he knows he's right and he's kind of peeved that you don't already know what he does.

I wasted 12 minutes of my life before i realizing it, so im going to hate on this video and say it is cringy rhetoric

What about the fact that a huge and disproportionate amount of shooters are from unstable and fatherless homes? The patterns of these shooters are so clear that even the least perceptive among us can see them. Typically a loner, didn't have many friends, history of bizarre and disturbing behavior, self mutilating, home life is not stable, biological mother and/or father have criminal records. The systemic problem is unstable homes without fathers! We all agree our objective is to produce fewer young men who do horrible things. We agree it is not a simple policy fix. Put fathers back in homes! Fathers and mothers play integral roles in the spiritual and emotional formation of a child. Stop playing into this left wing cultural narrative that forces us to deny the distinction between men and women, thereby, mothers and fathers. Stop ignoring the role and the formation of the family plays in children's lives. Even if it forces you to look critically at your own family structure.

Thank God I live in New Zealand where there are no guns. You Americans must have it rough, so many edgey kids 😧

I review shootings online I sure hope no one thinks I would kill anybody

One day, my wife was reading about home burglaries in our zip code. She got concerned (to put it mildly). That day, I ordered a steel door, and went to the hardware store to purchase products to reenforce the other doors on the house. I guess I should have gotten involved in community self help and positive role modeling for teens and people in gangs - so they could have more self esteem and pursue careers instead of breaking into homes to get things. Silly me.

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Listen to children who need to be listened to more and maybe try banning AR-15s

Many of the kids are having psychotic reactions to the THC in all the pot they're smoking in Colorado. Funny he doesn't mention that or the psycho-active drugs kids are put on. And we had bullying in my school, but nobody ever got shot! We just settled it on the playground. Also, the guy giving the presentation looks like he's depressed himself.

Just build lol

how about a law that doesn't allow even 10 yo kids to buy assault rifles like its candy ?

Or we could arm all students getting in the proper training and screening psychology may not treat him so badly maybe it wouldn't happen

What about the guns?

Arm our teachers is the idea of a caveman

He's right on every aspect. However some common sense gun laws would help a lot.

Guns, guns and guns. The United States has a distorted fetish with this weapon, making it easier than any other developed nation to obtain it. Why? Business. I grew up in an Italian and a Korean school as a child and have been bullied at both. However I didn’t have parents with a gun in their drawer, not that I had those tendencies anyway. Also, I adored first person shooters as a kid, but never had a moment where I thought acting that in real life would be a possibility. Finally this program presented by this man is compelling, but just does not address the root problem. - NOT VIDEO GAMES - NOT MENTAL ILLNESS - NOT BULLYING - NOT PREVENTIVE ACTS All these things are very present in other countries as well > EASY ACCESS TO GUNS < as well as guns engrained in the Culture of the U.S. Wake up cowboys

No.1: Replace classroom doors with panic doors effectively making all classrooms, libraries, dinner halls, assembly rooms panic rooms! No.2: All schools should have at least two armed security guards, with one at the school gate, and one at the main door provided by and paid for by the government or tax payer! No.3: Make having automatic weapons illegal, nobody needs that kind of weapon in their home! No.4: Homes should have a safe room for any guns with electronic door/keypad so weapons are always out of reach of children.

What's wrong with making it harder for EVERYONE to get guns? Why does everyone in the states think that they MUST have guns? Make it illegal for anyone under 18 to have a gun. Make it illegal for someone with a mental health problem to have a gun. These two things will stop a lot of shootings. Remember, not everyone needs a gun! So stop handing them out as if they were Happy Meal toys!

don’t be on the side of history that chose their guns over innocent lives.