On April 16, 2007 a student at Virginia Tech murdered and injured a large number of fellow students and faculty. Prior to the incident, he had displayed signs of violent thoughts and behavior to his instructors. As a younger child, he had also been troubled. However, at that age, he had received psychiatric help due to his parents’ involvement (Virginia Tech Review Panel). It is possible that if he had received help as an adult, this crisis could have been avoided.
Unfortunately, the student’s instructors did not communicate with his parents or each other about his behaviors due to their fears of violating his privacy (Virginia Tech Review Panel). In fact, there is a “widespread perception” among university officials nationwide that government
Unfortunately, the student’s instructors did not communicate with his parents or each other about his behaviors due to their fears of violating his privacy (Virginia Tech Review Panel). In fact, there is a “widespread perception” among university officials nationwide that government