The impact of close-up violence can be devastating and costly for students, schools and communities: Some students suffer PTSD-like symptoms. Teachers and staff are often on the front lines of identifying the warning signs of emotionally needy students. The Times analyzed homicide data to find the public high schools in L.A. County that are surrounded by the highest number of homicides. Surrounded What it’s like to go to school when dozens have been killed nearby Navigating a safe path to schools surrounded by homicide Resources for students and families affected by violence near schools When a killing near school hits home: Monyae’s story How should journalists write about killings near schools? The idea for the series came from former Times staffer Jerome Campbell, who also contributed to the reporting.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 26, 2019 07:52 UTC