Chain of Events

Chain of Events Instead of a headline reading, “A Young Boy was Shot by a Classmate,” it would read, “Schoolboy Killed for Sneakers.” Ironically enough, an autopsy report would never read, “Cause of Death: Sneakers.” The fact remains that blaming does not solve problems. To really evaluate a particular motive behind a crime or violent act, the character and behavior of the person who commits the crime or violent act must be evaluated. Violence may …

…is the beginnings of solving the problem. Knowing why something happened will help determine the necessary actions needed to prevent the violent act from occurring again. Creating a prevention plan that works with the community will also help solve the problem. However, the key player in solving the problem will be enforcing the prevention plan and adjusting it so that it is tailored to work with the uniqueness of every situation and the individuals involved.