Franklin Schargel’s Blog

The Learning Counsel has published an excerpt from my book, Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide 

“Although the national suicide rate declined in 2020, (NY Times, September 10, 2021,) the suicide rate for the nation’s youth increased dramatically. Youth suicide (ages 10-24) increased nearly 60 percent between 2007 and 2018. Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In June 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that teenage suicide had replaced homicide as the second leading cause of teenage death. Almost as many teens die from suicide as the fourth through the tenth leading causes of death combined. It’s also thought that at least 25 attempts are made for every completed teen suicide.

If you work in a school or district today, this is a situation that sadly, you may have to deal with. What has caused this dramatic increase? What role did bullying play? Why would children so young, with a full life ahead of them attempt suicide? And most importantly, what might your role be in preventing it?”

For more of the article go to https://thelearningcounsel.com/article/preventing-youth-suicide

I live in Albuquerque, NM where we have already had 3 school shootings since the beginning of 2022. Two resulted in children dying. One shooting took place in a middle school 3 days after school opened. The other occurred on February 25 near a high school where a high school junior was shot and killed by a 14-year-old student using a “ghost gun” (one which is purchased cheaply on the Internet and assembled at home).

In New York City, according to television station TV1, over 3300 weapons (guns, knives, and clubs) were seized at schools. This was an increase of over 80% from the previous year. Schools need to get ahead of the curve by preventing school violence not merely reacting to it. Schools need to provide for the mental as well as physical well being of students by providing sufficient numbers of school nurses, school counselors and psychologists.

My book, Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide provides easy to implement suggestions such as – no one comes into any school unless they have a clear plastic book bag by having a clear plastic book bag, the weapons would be visible. This would not eliminate the carrying of weapons but would dramatically cut down on weapons brought into schools.

My book, Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide has received its 2^nd 5-star review on Amazon.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Most Helpful Guide to Preventing School Violence

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022

Verified Purchase

This Guide to Preventing School Violence can make a tremendous difference in the lives of children, not something this reviewer can say about every education book. Schargel’s newest book is a must-read for teachers, administrators, policy makers, and everyone who cares about children. The author’s practical advice builds upon best practices that some educators and policy makers may already know, but the facts, information, and tips will be new to most people. This is one of THE best books in my library!

Ruth Ash is the Founding Partner of Education Solutions and Former Deputy State Superintendent for Education in Alabama.

As a result of the publication of Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide and a number of positive reviews, I have been asked to deliver several presentations by the SyllabusX organization at the National School Safety & Security Conference. April 20-22,2022 to be held at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando Florida.

I will be delivering a Keynote address and two breakout sessions.

I invite my followers in Florida and the rest of the country to stop by and say hello.

If you would like me to speak at your school or conference, I can be reached at 505/480-6611 or on my website, www.schargel.com

Charles Sosnik, The Learning Counsel

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022

This is a must read for every educator in America. And every administrator in America. And every parent in America. And every law enforcement officer in America. And every school counselor in America. And every school bus driver in America. And every citizen in America. And every…

Did I leave anyone out? Most school violence incidents are preventable. Virtually every school mass shooting was preventable. All these horrible incidents. All the stress among our students. All the stress among school personnel. And parents.
How much is preventable? And if so, then let’s prevent it.

I challenge everyone that sees this post to buy a copy of Franklin’s book, and then share this post with everyone you know that either works in the education space or has children who attend school.
Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide. Let’s buy it. And use it.

Thank you ,Charles.

Mr. Sosnik, is The Learning Counsel’s Editor

After three years of research and writing, I am happy to announce the publication of my book, Preventing School Violence: A User’s Guide.

The book draws upon research from the National Threat Assessment Center (a component of the Secret Service), F.B.I., National Institute of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as my personal experiences.

Not only does the book identify the underlying causes of school violence but it provides a clearly thought-out, easy-to-implement strategies to prevent school violence.

Topics include:

• Child Anxiety, Stress and Trauma.
• Preventing School Shootings.
• Bullying.
• Suicide.
• Internet Safety.

The book is available for purchase at Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions.

Join me in Orlando Florida for the 6^th National Student Safety & Security Conference and Workshop as we explore and discover the importance of preventing school violence for the physical as well as the social/emotional wellbeing of students, parents, and educators to be held on April 20-22 at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, Florida 32836. 

I will be delivering a keynote address “Preventing School Violence” and two workshops. One workshop is entitled “Child Anxiety, Stress and Trauma”. The other is entitled, “Youth Suicide Prevention”.

Looking forward to meeting you in person. Join me at this timely and crucially important conference.