Att L_Crosswalk of Changes (Law Enforcement)

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School Associated Violent Deaths Surveillance System

Att L_Crosswalk of Changes (Law Enforcement)

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Overview

LEQ2012 Original
LE2015 Revision
Eliminated Items
Completely New Items
Revision_wComparison
Complete Comparison


Sheet 1: LEQ2012 Original


General Questions










G01. Did you participate in the original investigation of this event? Up to five respondents can be captured using the items below. Coding should reflect actual participant number up to five.

G01a. Respondent 1 G01b. Respondent 2 G01c. Respondent 3 G01d. Respondent 4 G01e. Respondent 5

1=yes 1=yes 1=yes 1=yes 1=yes

2=no 2=no 2=no 2=no 2=no

7=not applicable 7=not applicable 7=not applicable 7=not applicable 7=not applicable

8=unknown 8=unknown 8=unknown 8=unknown 8=unknown

9=refused to answer 9=refused to answer 9=refused to answer 9=refused to answer 9=refused to answer

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*If respondent did not participate in the original investigation, skip to Question #G03, page P3 .... otherwise, proceed with Question #G02










G02. What role(s) did you play in the investigation?










G02a. Respondent 1 Code later




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G02b. Respondent 2 Code later




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G02c. Respondent 3 Code later




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G02d. Respondent 4 Code later




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G02e. Respondent 5 Code later




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G03. Where did the injury event occur?




Read options




1= on school property




2= on the way to or from the campus*




3= at an off-campus school-sponsored event*




4= on the way to or from a school sponsored event*




6= other* (specify..............................................................................................)




8= unknown*




9= refused to answer 






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*If option 1 is selected, proceed to Question #S01










*If option 3 is selected, skip to Question # SOC01, page 6










*If option 2, 4, or 6 are selected, skip to Question #E03, page P10
















QUESTIONS about the school (for events occurring on school property)










S01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _

Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










S02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services---

Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown











Code



S02.a) At any time during school hours




S02.b) While students were arriving and/or leaving




S02.c) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)




S02.d) When school/school activities not occurring




S02.e) Other (please specify)
















S03. At the time when the event occurred did the school use full-time security personnel? _

1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If school did not use full-time security personnel, skip to Question #S04 otherwise, proceed with Question #S03.a [If no, SKIP TO S04]










S03.a Number of School Resource Officers/Sworn Law Enforcement Officers __




S03.b Number of Private Security Officers __
















S04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown




Measure Location or Type of Measure Code

S04.a) Walk Through Metal Detectors







S04.a1) If yes, how often?



1 Daily



2 2 to 3 times per week



3 Weekly



4 Biweekly



5 As warranted



6 Never


S04.a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?



S04a2.a) Main entry



S04a.2b) Secondary entries



SS04a2.c) Other



Specify



S04.b) Hand Held Metal Detectors


S04.b1) If yes, how often?



1 Daily



2 2 to 3 times per week



3 Weekly



4 Biweekly



5 As warranted



6 Never


S04.b2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?



S04b2.a) Main entry



S04b2.b) Secondary entries



S04b2.c) Other



Specify



S04.c) Surveillance Cameras


S04.c1) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)



1 on school days before classes or official school activities began



2 While classes were being held



3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,



4 During class changes



5 immediately after school



6 During after school practice or detention



5 After official activities



6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)



7 Cameras only used as visual detterent


S04.c2) Where were the surveillance cameras used?



S04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior



S04c2.b) Athletic areas



S04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior



S04c2.d) Corridors



S04c2.e) Other



Specify


S04.d) Communication Devices



S04d.1) 2-way radios



S04d.2) 2-way intercom in most classrooms



S04d.3) Other



Specify



S04.e) Access Restrictions



S04e.1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff



S04e.2) Intrusion Alarm Systems


S04.e3) If yes, where?


S04e3.a) Main building(s) / areas


S04e3.b) Parking lot(s)



S04e3.c) Other



Specify


S04.e4) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)



1 on school days before classes or official school activities began



2 While classes were being held



3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,



4 During class changes



5 immediately after school



6 During after school practice or detention



5 After official activities



6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)








skip to Question #E01, page P9 .
















QUESTIONS about the off-campus school sponsored event










SOC01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _

Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










SOC02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services at selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)?

Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If school did not use paid law enforcement or security services, skip to Question # SOC04 otherwise, proceed with Question # SOC03 [If no, SKIP TO S18]










SOC03a . Please indicate the nNumber of Sworn Law Enforcement Officers used. _ _




D o NOT read options, code leading zero




00-∞=actual number




777=not applicable




888=unknown




999=refused to answer










SOC03b. Please indicate the Number of Private Security Officers used __Do NOT read options, code leading zero




00-∞=actual number




777=not applicable




888=unknown




999=refused to answer
















SOC04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown










Measure Location or Type of Measure Code

SOC04.a) Walk Through Metal Detectors


SOC04.a1) If yes, how often?



1 Daily



2 2 to 3 times per week



3 Weekly



4 Biweekly



5 As warranted



6 Never


SOC04.a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?



SOC04a2.a) Main entry



SOC04a2.b) Secondary entries



SOC04a2.c) Other



Specify







SOC04.b) Hand Held Metal Detectors


SOC04.b1) If yes, how often?



1 Daily



2 2 to 3 times per week



3 Weekly



4 Biweekly



5 As warranted



6 Never


SOC04.b2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?



SOC04b2.a) Main entry



SOC04b2.b) Secondary entries



SOC04b2.c) Other



Specify



SOC04.c) Surveillance Cameras


SOC04.c1) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)



1 on school days before classes or official school activities began



2 While classes were being held



3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,



4 During class changes



5 immediately after school



6 During after school practice or detention



5 After official activities



6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)



7Cameras only used as visual detterent


SOC04.c2) Where were the surveillance cameras used?



SOC04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior



SOC04c2.b) Athletic areas



SOC04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior



SOC04c2.d) Corridors



SOC04c2.e) Other



Specify


SOC04.d) Communication Devices



SOC04d.1) 2-way radios



SOC04d.2) 2-way intercom in most classrooms



SOC04d.3) Other



Specify



SOC04e) Access Restrictions



SOC04e.1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff



SOC04e.2) Intrusion Alarm Systems


SOC04.e3) If yes, where?


SOC04e3.a) Main building(s) / areas


SOC04e3.b Parking lot(s)



SOC04e3.c) Other



Specify







SOC04.e4) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)



1 on school days before classes or official school activities began



2 While classes were being held



3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,



4 During class changes



5 immediately after school



6 During after school practice or detention



5 After official activities



6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)








Skip to Question #E02, page P10










QUESTIONS about the event










E01. Where on the campus did the injury event occur?




Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable locations




Location Code



01= in a classroom




02= in a hallway




03= in a cafeteria




04= in a gymnasium




05= in a locker room




06= in an office




07= in a stairwell




08= in a restroom




09= in a break room or lounge




10= in an auditorium




11= on campus lawn or gardens




12= on sporting fields or playground




13= in a parking lot




14= in a driveway




15= at a bus pickup or drop off point




66= other indoor location




Specify.







67= other outdoor location




Specify







77= not applicable




88= unknown




99= refused to answer










After completing E01, skip to Question #E03.










E02. Where did the off-campus injury event occur? _ _




Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros




01= on the street, sidewalk, footpath




02= on a bus or public transport vehicle




03= waiting for or getting on or off a bus or public transport vehicle




04= in a privately-owned vehicle / car




05= on private property (specify________________________)




06= at a sporting complex (pool, stadium, off campus gym, rec center etc…)




66= other (specify..............................................................................................)




77= not applicable




88= unknown




99= refused to answer
















E03. Which of the following best describes the context in which the injury event occurred? _ _




Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros




01= on a day when no classes or school events were held (e.g., a weekend, holiday, or an




official school break)




02= on a school day before classes began




03= while classes were being held




04= during a school assembly




04= on a school day during lunch, recess or other break, including class changes




05= immediately after school




06= on a school day during after-school practice or detention




07= on a school day after official activities




08= at a school sporting activity




09= at another official school-sponsored activity




10= on the way to or from a school-sponsored activity




66= other (specify..............................................................................................)




77= not applicable




88= unknown




99= refused to answer
















E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.










Motive Code



a) single suicide




b) suicide pact




c) drug related




d) gang related




e) robbery, attempted robbery




f) rape, attempted sex crime




g) dispute over money or property




h) dispute over romantic relationship




i) dispute related to sporting event




j) dispute, other or unspecified




k) racially or hate crime motivated




l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel




m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime




n) expressed act of terrorism




o) random victim




p) victim was a bystander




q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim




r) other




specif y

















E05. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between the principles, etc.




Code later




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E06. What was the method of fatal injury?




Read options;




Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable methods used










Method Code



01= firearm




Specify







02= knife, razor, box cutter or other blade




03= beaten with club, bat, pipe, chain, or other object




04= beaten, no weapon used




05= motor vehicle




06= hanging/strangulation/asphyxiation by hanging




07= poisoning, solid or liquid




08= asphyxiation by gas




09= other asphyxiation




66= other




Specify







77= not applicable




88= unknown




99= refused to answer










E07. After a tragedy such as this people look for things, such as comments, notes, threats, or actions that took place prior to the incident that could have signaled a potential risk for this type of behavior. Which of the following did any of the offenders, or victims in the case of suicide, leave as signs that they were considering this action? Please include as many signs as you can think of even if they were things that nooneno one could have recognized as a sign at the time they happened.

Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Code all applicable signs.




Sign Code



{E07a} notes




{E07b} journal entry




{E07c} sSocial media (e.g. blogs, Twitter, wall postings on social networking sites)




{E07d} verbal threats___




{E07e} electronic media (e.g., email messages, IM, or texts via cellphone, voice mail, video, ect.)




{E07f} other actions (e.g., playful suggestion that person might commit act, voiced suicidal




thoughts)



Specify













E08. Did anyone know about the possibility of this event before it happened? _ _




Do NOT read options




1=yes (specify........................................................................................................... )




2=no*




7=not applicable




9=unknown/refused to answer










*If option 2 is selected, skip to Question #V01, page P15










E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?




Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders.










E09a.




Code later




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E10. What relationship did the bystander have to the perpetrator(s)?




Read options; code written responses later










E10a. Bystander #1 E10b. Bystander #2 E10c. Bystander #3 E10d. Bystander #4 E10e. Bystander #5







01= relatives (specify..................) 01= relatives (specify..................) 01= relatives (specify..................) 01= relatives (specify..................) 01= relatives (specify..................)

02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner

03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend

04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate

05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff

06= fellow student at school, but not classmate 06= fellow student at school, but not classmate 06= fellow student at school, but not classmate 06= fellow student at school, but not classmate 06= fellow student at school, but not classmate

07= community / neighborhood acquaintance 07= community / neighborhood acquaintance 07= community / neighborhood acquaintance 07= community / neighborhood acquaintance 07= community / neighborhood acquaintance

08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers

66= other (specify......................) 66= other (specify......................) 66= other (specify......................) 66= other (specify......................) 66= other (specify......................)

77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable

88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown

99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer









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E11. Did the bystander share the information he or she learned of the planned violence with others?




Do NOT read options




1=yes (specify........................................................................................................... )




2=no




7=not applicable




9=unknown/refused to answer
















E12. With whom was this information shared?




Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.
















E12a. Code



01=no one




02=parents




03=other family




04=peers




05=school staff




06=other medical/mental health professional




66=other




Specify








77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer






















QUESTIONS about the Victim










CaseID. Case ID Number




To be assigned by study coordinator, record 5-digit number _ _ _ _ _










V01. How many victims were fatally injured in this event?




Write in actual number _ _










V01a. Victim Number




Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector. _









V02. What was the date of the injury event?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)





_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _



V03. What was the time of the injury event?




Record in military time





_ _ _ _



V04. What was the date of death?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)





_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _



V05. What was this victim's date of birth?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)





_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _



V06. What was this victim's age in years at the time of death? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




01-∞=actual age in years




777=not applicable




888=unknown




999=refused to answer










V07. What was this victim's gender? _ _




Do NOT read options




1=male




2=female




3=transgender




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V08. What was the victim's race? _ _




Do NOT read Options




1 White



2 Black or African American



3 American Indian or Alaska Native



4 Asian Indian



5 Chinese



6 Filipino



7 Japanese



8 Korean



9 Vietnamese



10 Other Asian



11 Native Hawaiian



12 Guamanian or Chamorro



13 Samoan



14 Other Pacific Islander



15 Other (Specify) ______________



88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown



99 Refused to Answer









V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin? _




(One or more categories may be selected)




Do NOT read options




1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin



2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a



3 Yes, Puerto Rican



4 Yes, Cuban



5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin



8 Unknown if victim is of Hispanic or Latino origin



9 Refused to Answer









V10. Which of the following best describes the victim's family structure/living arrangements at the time of death? _ _




Read options




01= two-parent nuclear family




02= single parent household




03= lives with adult relative other than parent




04= lives with legal guardian




05= lives independently




06= foster care




07= residential institution




66= other (specify:...................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










V11. Individuals often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the victim associated with any distinct peer group? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused










*If answer is no, skip to Question # V14.… otherwise, proceed with Question # V11a.
















V11a. What group(s) were they affiliated with? _ _




Code later




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V12. In the year prior to this event, did the victim leave an existing peer group? _




Do not read options




1=yes Specify____________




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer








V13. In the year prior to this event, did the victim join a new peer group? _




Do not read options




1=yes Specify____________




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V14. Did the victim use alcohol or drugs? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If answer is not yes, skip to Question # V15 .… otherwise, proceed with Question # V14a.
















V14a. What types of substances did the victim use?




Code later




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V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of death? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V16. At the time of death, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V17. Was the victim carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










*If no, Go to Question #V20.




V18. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this victim carrying?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown




Weapon Code



a) firearm




Specify







b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade




c) bat, pipe, chain, or other object




d) rope or wire




e) other




Specify













V19. Where did this victim obtain these weapons?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown




Weapons source Code



a) from home




specify weapon








b) from friend or relative outside household




specify weapon




c) purchased for himself/herself




specify weapon








d) stolen




e) home-made weapon




f) weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used object in environment as weapon)









g) from the victim




specify weapon








h) other _




specify weapon














V20. What was the highest grade or year of school this victim completed? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




00-12=last completed grades K-12




13=high school equivalency (GED)




14=some college or trade school




15=college graduate or more




16=never attended




66=other (specify........................................................................................................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










V21. What was the victim's affiliation with the school associated with this death? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




01=a student at this school




02=former student at this school




03=a student at another school




04=a teacher at this school*




05=administrator at this school*




06=other staff at this school*




07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*




08=family member of a student*




09=family member of staff member




10=resident of surrounding community*




11=not associated with the school or community*




12=unidentified victim*




66=other* (specify.............................................................................................................)




77=not applicable*




88=unknown*




99=refused to answer*










*If the victim is NOT a student, gGo to Question #V26, P22.




V22. How many years had the victim attended his or her school?




Do NOT read options; code leading zeros




00=less than one school year




01-12=number of years




13=more than 12 years




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer






_ _


V23. What extracurricular activities was the victim involved in?




To be coded later




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V24. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










*If no, , not applicable, unknown, or refuse, g Go to Question #V25.
















V24a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




Code later




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V25. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










V25a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




Code later




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V26. Did any the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










V26a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




Code later




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V27. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










V27a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




Code later




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V28. Did any the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










V28a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




Code later




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V29. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










V29a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




Code later




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V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Behavior Code



{V30a} disobeying authority figure




{V30b} namecalling, taunting, or teasing peers




V30b.1 Face to face?




V30b.2 Using Electronic means?




{V30c} Verbal threats




{V30d} sent written threats




{V30e} sent electronic threats




{V30f} Bullied peers




{V30f} physically threatened peers




{V30g} physically fought with peers




{V30h} damaged another's personal property




{V30i} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)




{V30j}stole another's personal property




{V30k} truancy (skipped school)




{V30l} possessed / used illegal substances




{V30m}possessed a weapon
















V31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this individual victimized in any of the following ways?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Type Code



{V31.a} called names by peers




{V31.b} bullied by peers




{V31.c} had personal property damaged or stolen




{V31.d}verbally threatened by peers




{V31.e}received written threats




{V31.f} electronic threats




{V31.g}physically threatened by peers




{V31.h}physically assaulted by peers










V32. At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability? _




Do not read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer
















V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services? _




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.










Services Code



{ V33a} guidance counseling / advising




{ V33b} psychological counseling




{V33c} Psychiatric or mental health services




{V33d} social services




{V33e} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities)




{V33f} other services




Specify

























V34. In the year prior to this event, was this victim ever treated for depression? _




Do not read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem? _




Do not read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










V36. If yes, What specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?




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Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.





Code



{V37.a} alcoholism




{V37.b} drug abuse




{V37.c} intimate partner violence




{V37.d.} sexual violence




{V37.e}attempted / completed suicide




{V37.f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)
















V38. Did this victim suffer




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.





Code



{V38.a} physical child abuse




{V38.b} sexual child abuse




{V38.c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child




{V38. d} neglect




{V38.e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence




{V38.f} victimization in sexual violence
















V39. To the best of your knowledge, did this victim have a suspected family history of .....




Read only those options not confirmed above, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.





Code



{V39.1} alcoholism




{V39.2} drug abuse




{V39.3} intimate partner violence




{V39.4.} sexual violence




{V39.5}attempted / completed suicide




{V39.6} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)










V40. Which of the following situations best describes this victim's death? _ _




Read options; code leading zero




01= single victim suicide*




02= multiple victim suicide*




03= single victim homicide; unknown number of offenders




04= single victim homicide; single offender




05= single victim homicide; multiple offenders




06= multiple victim homicide; unknown number of offenders




07= multiple victim homicide; single offender




08= multiple victim homicide; multiple offenders




09= combination murder/suicide




10= intention undetermined




66= other (specify........................................................................................................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










V41. Do you have any knowledge that this victim had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Signs Code



{V41.a} Thoughts/threats of suicide




{V41.b} Plans of suicide




{V41.c} Previous suicide attempts




*If no to all, skip to V44, page P27.










V42. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?




Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.





Code



01=no one




02=parents




03=other family




04=peers




05=school staff




06=other medical/mental health professional




66=other




Specify








77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










V43. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?




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V44. Did perceptions about the victim being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their victimization? _




Do not read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If there is more than one victim, complete a "Victim" section for each victim, starting with Question V01...Otherwise go to Question V45.










V45. Were there any victims that suffered nonfatal injuries at the time of this event? _




Do not read options




1=yes




2=no* (insert prompt to skip the next set of questions)




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*




*If no to all, skip to Questions on Alleged Offender #O01 Page P29










V46. How many persons suffered non-fatal injuries at the time of this event? _ _




01-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










V47. How many victims that suffered nonfatal injuries required hospital admission? _ _




00-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries that required hospital admission




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer
















V48. How many alleged offenders were responsible for the victim's death?




Do NOT read options (PROBE: alleged offender = legally charged as offender)




0=none, death was self-inflicted




1-5=actual number of offenders*




6=more than 5*




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer






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*If there are no data available on any alleged offender, conclude the interview...Otherwise, complete "Offender" section, starting with question #O01 Page P29










QUESTIONS about Alleged Offender










CaseID. Case ID Number




Case number is assigned by study coordinator. _ _ _ _ _










O01.  How many alleged offenders were officially charged for this incident?




Write in actual number. _ _










O01a. Offender Number




Number for this alleged offender is assigned by the primary data collector. _










O02. What was this alleged offender's date of birth?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros, code four-digit years _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _










O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




01-∞=actual age in years




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










O04. What was this alleged offender's gender? _ _




Do NOT read options




1=male




2=female




3=transgender




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O05. What was this alleged offender's race? _




Do NOT read options




1 White



2 Black or African American



3 American Indian or Alaska Native



4 Asian Indian



5 Chinese



6 Filipino



7 Japanese



8 Korean



9 Vietnamese



10 Other Asian



11 Native Hawaiian



12 Guamanian or Chamorro



13 Samoan



14 Other Pacific Islander



15 Other (Specify) ______________



88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown



99 Refused to Answer








O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin? _




(One or more categories may be selected) origin?




Do NOT read options




1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin



2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a



3 Yes, Puerto Rican



4 Yes, Cuban



5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin



9 Unknown if elder is of Hispanic or Latino origin








O07. Which of the following best describes this alleged offender's family structure or living arrangements at the time of the victim's death? _ _




Read options




01= two-parent nuclear family




02= single parent household




03= lives with adult relative other than parent




04= lives with legal guardian




05= lives independently




06= foster care




07= residential institution




66= other (specify:...................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer
















O08. Had this alleged offender ever been arrested before the victim's death? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O09. Had this alleged offender ever been charged with a crime before the victim's death? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If answer is no, skip to Question # O10 page P31.... otherwise, proceed with Question # O09a
















O09a. What types of charges did the alleged offender face?




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O09b. Which charges resulted in convictions?




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O10. Youth often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the alleged offender associated with any distinct peer group?




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused










*If answer is not yes, skip to Question # O13.page P32 .... otherwise, proceed with Question # O10a
















O10a. What group(s) were they affiliated with?




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O11. In the year prior to this event, did the offender leave an existing peer group? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes Specify _________________________




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer









O12. In the year prior to this event, did the offender or join a new peer group? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes Specify_____________




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O13. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes Specify ___________________________




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If answer is no skip to Question # O14..  . otherwise, proceed with Question # O13a.










O13a. What types of substances did the alleged offender use?




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O14. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O15. At the time of death, was the alleged offender perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O16. What was the relationship of this alleged offender to the victim? _ _




Read options; code written responses later




01= relatives (specify..................)




02= romantic partner




03= close friend




04= classmate




05= faculty/staff




06= fellow student at school, but not classmate




07= community / neighborhood acquaintance




08= strangers




66= other (specify......................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










O17. Was this alleged offender carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










*If no, Skip to Question #O20, page P34_.




O18. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this alleged offender carrying?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown










Weapon Code



a) firearm




Specify







b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade




c), bat, pipe, chain, or other object




d) rope or wire




e) other




Specify













O19. Where did this alleged offender obtain these weapons?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown




Weapons source Code



a) from home




specify weapon








b) from friend or relative outside household




specify weapon








c) purchased for himself/herself




specify weapon








d) stolen




specify weapon








e) home-made weapon




f) weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used object in environment as weapon)









g) from the victim




specify weapon








h) other _




specify weapon




















O20. What was the highest grade or year of school this alleged offender completed? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




00-12=last completed grades K-12




13=high school equivalency (GED)




14=some college or trade school




15=college graduate or more




16=never attended




66=other (specify..................)




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










O21. What was this alleged offender's affiliation with the school associated with the victim's death? _ _




Do NOT read options, code leading zero




02=former student at this school




03=a student at another school




04=a teacher at this school*




05=administrator at this school*




06=other staff at this school*




07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*




08=family member of a student*




09family member of staff member




10=resident of surrounding community*




11=not associated with the school or community*




12=unidentified victim*




66=other* (specify.............................................................................................................)




77=not applicable*




88=unknown*




99=refused to answer*










*If this alleged offender is NOT a student, Go to Question O26, page P36 .  










O22. For how many years has this alleged offender attended his or her school? _ _




Do NOT read options; code leading zeros




00=less than one school year




01-12=number of years




13=more than 12 years




77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer










O23. What extracurricular activities was this alleged offender involved in at the time of the victim's death?




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O24. Did any the offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










*If no, not applicable, unknown, or refuse Go to Question #O25.










O24a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




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O25. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident?




If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










O25a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




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O26. Did any the offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*
















O26a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




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O27. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*
















O27a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




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O28. Did the alleged offender experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










O28a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced.




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O29. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? _




If yes, please specify :




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable*




8=unknown*




9=refused to answer*










O29a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.




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O30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the alleged offender engage in any of the following behaviors?

Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Behavior Code



{O30.a} disobeying authority figure




{O30.b} namecalling, taunting, or teasing peers




O30b.1 Face to face?




O30b.2 Using Electronic means?




{O30.c} Verbal threats




{O30.d} sent written threats




{O30.e} sent electronic threats




{O30.f} Bullied peers




{O30.f} physically threatened peers




{O30.g} physical fought with peers




{O30.h} damaged another's personal property




{O30.i} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)




{O30.j}stole another's personal property




{O30.k} truancy (skipped school)




{O30.l} possessed / used illegal substances




{O30.m}possessed a weapon


































O31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this alleged offender victimized in any of the following ways?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Type Code



{O31.a} called names by peers




{O31.b} bullied by peers




{O31.c} had personal property damaged or stolen




{O31.d}verbally threatened by peers




{O31.e}received written threats




{O31.f} electronic threats




{O31.g}physically threatened by peers




{O31.h}physically assaulted by peers




























O32. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










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O33. In the year prior to this event, did this alleged offender receive any of the following services?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.










Services Code



{O33.a} guidance counseling / advising




{O33.b} psychological counseling




{O33.c} Psychiatric or mental health services




{O33.d} social services




{O33.e} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities)




{O33.f} other services




Specify



















O34. In the year prior to this event, was this alleged offender ever treated for depression? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer






















O35. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem?




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer
















O35a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?




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O36. Did this alleged offender have a documented family history of .....




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.





Code



{O36.a} alcoholism




{O36.b} drug abuse




{O36.c} intimate partner violence




{O36.d.} sexual violence




{O36.e}attempted / completed suicide




{O36.f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)










O37. Did this alleged offender suffer




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.





Code



{O37.a} physical child abuse




{O37.b} sexual child abuse




{O37.c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child




{O37.d} neglect




{O37.e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence




{O37.f} victimization in sexual violence










*If yes to all of the above, then skip to O39 below.










O38. Do you have any knowledge that this alleged offender had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.




Signs Code



{O39.a} Thoughts/threats of suicide




{O39.b} Plans of suicide




{O39.c} Previous suicide attempts










*If no to all, skip to Om08 O42 below.










O39. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?




Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.





Code



01=no one




02=parents




03=other family




04=peers




05=school staff




06=other medical/mental health professional




66=other




Specify








77=not applicable




88=unknown




99=refused to answer






















O40. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?




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O41. Was this alleged offender fatally injured during the event _


Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no*




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If no then skip to O49 page P43. Otherwise proceed to question O42.










O42. What was the date of the injury event?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years) _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _










O43. What was the time of the injury event?




Record in military time _ _ _ _










O44. What was the date of death?




Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years) _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _










O45.  What were the motives for the fatal injury?




Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.










Motive Code



a) single suicide




b) suicide pact




c) alleged offender killed by law enforcement or security personnel




d) alleged offender killed by civilian during commission of a crime




e) other




specif y













O46. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between the principles, etc.




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O47. What was the method of fatal injury?










Weapon Code



a) firearm




Specify







b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade




c), bat, pipe, chain, or other object




d) rope or wire




e) other






























O48. Did perceptions about the offender being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their perpetration? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










O49. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was targeting a specific person or group? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer
















O50. Was there another alleged offender, in addition to the one we just discussed, involved in this event? _




Do NOT read options




1=yes*




2=no




7=not applicable




8=unknown




9=refused to answer










*If there is a second alleged offender identified as Offender Y, complete a second "Offender" section, starting with Question O01.......otherwise, conclude the interview.




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General Questions


















G01. Did you participate in the original investigation of this event? Up to five respondents can be captured using the items below. Coding should reflect actual participant number up to five.

G01a. Respondent 1 G01b. Respondent 2 G01c. Respondent 3 G01d. Respondent 4 G01e. Respondent 5




1=yes 1=yes 1=yes 1=yes 1=yes




2=no* 2=no* 2=no* 2=no* 2=no*




7=not applicable* 7=not applicable* 7=not applicable* 7=not applicable* 7=not applicable*




8=unknown* 8=unknown* 8=unknown* 8=unknown* 8=unknown*




9=refused to answer* 9=refused to answer* 9=refused to answer* 9=refused to answer* 9=refused to answer*
























If yes, proceed to G02.








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question #G03.


















G02. What role(s) did you play in the investigation?








G02a. Respondent 1








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G03. Where did the injury event occur? _








Read options








1= on school property








2= on the way to or from the campus*








3= at an off-campus school-sponsored event*








4= on the way to or from a school sponsored event*








6= other* (G03a- If Other selected, please specify...................................................................)








8= unknown*








9= refused to answer


















*If option 1 is selected, proceed to Question #S01, page 5.








*If option 3 is selected, skip to Question # SOC01, page 8.








*If option 2, 4, or 6 are selected, skip to Question #E02, page 11.




























QUESTIONS about the school (for events occurring on school property)


















S01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _




Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















S02. At the time when the event occurred did the school use security personnel? _








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to S02a & S02b.








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question #S03.


















S02a. Number of School Resource Officers/Sworn Law Enforcement Officers __


















S02b. Number of Private Security Officers __


















S03. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services.








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown



















Code







S03a) Were they full time? (e.g., 8 hours/day)








S03b) At any time during school hours








S03c) While students were arriving and/or leaving








S03d) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)








S03e) When school/school activities not occurring








S03f) Other








S03f.1) If Other selected, please specify:




























S04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Measure Location or Type of Measure Code





S04a) Walk Through Metal Detectors








If yes, proceed to S04a1 & S04a2; if no, proceed to S04b.





S04a1) If yes, how often?







1 - Daily





2 - 2 to 3 times per week





3 - Weekly





4 - Biweekly





5 - As warranted





6 - Randomly





7 - Never





S04a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)






S04a2.a) Main entry






S04a2.b) Secondary entries






S04a2.c) Other






S04a2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04b) Hand Held Metal Detectors






If yes, proceed to S04b1 & S04b2; if no, proceed to S04c.





S04b1) If yes, how often?








1 - Daily





2 - 2 to 3 times per week





3 - Weekly





4 - Biweekly





5 - As warranted





6 - Randomly





7 - Never





S04b2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)






S04b2.a) Main entry






S04b2.b) Secondary entries






S04b2.c) Other






S04b2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04c) Surveillance Cameras






If yes, proceed to S04c1 – S064e3; if no, proceed to S04d.





S04c1) If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option)






S04c1.a) On school days before classes or official school activities began






S04c1.b) While classes were being held






S04c1.c) During lunch, recess, or other breaks,






S04c1.d) During class changes






S04c1.e) Immediately after school






S04c1.f) During after school practice or detention






S04c1.g) After official activities






S04c1.h) On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)












S04c1.i) Cameras only used as visual detterent






S04c2) If yes, where were the surveillance cameras used? (Answer each option)






S04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior






S04c2.b) Athletic areas






S04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior






S04c2.d) Corridors






S04c2.e) Other






S04c2.e1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04c3) If yes, when were the surveillance cameras monitored? (Answer each option)






S04c3.a) Always






S04c3.b) Occasionally






S04c3.c) After an incident






S04c3.d) Rarely






S04d) Communication Devices





If yes, proceed to S04d1; if no, proceed to S04e.





S04d1) If yes, what types of devices were used? (Answer each option)






S04d1.a) 2-way radios






S04d1.b) 2-way intercom in most classrooms






S04d1.c) Mass text messages






S04d1.d) Mass emails






S04d1.e) Other






S04d1.e.1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04e) Access Restrictions








If yes, proceed to S04e1; if no, proceed to SOC01.





S04e1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff






If yes, proceed to S04e1a; if no, proceed to S04e2.





S04e1.a) If yes, where? (Answer each option)






S04e1.a1) Main building(s) / areas






S04e1.a2) Parking lot(s)






S04e1.a3) Other






S04e1.a3.1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04e2) Intrusion Alarm Systems








If yes, proceed to S04e2a & S04e2b; if no, proceed to SOC01.





S04e2.a) If yes, where? (Answer each option)






S04e2.a1) Main building(s) / areas






S04e2.a2) Parking lot(s)






S04e2.a3) Other






S04e2.a1.1) If Other selected, please specify:





S04e2.b) If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option)






S04e2.b1) on school days before classes or official school activities began






S04e2.b2) While classes were being held






S04e2.b3) During lunch, recess, or other breaks,






S04e2.b4) During class changes






S04e2.b5) immediately after school






S04e2.b6) During after school practice or detention






S04e2.b7) After official activities






S04e2.b8) On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)




































QUESTIONS about the off-campus school sponsored event


















SOC01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _

Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















SOC02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services at selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)? _

Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to SOC02a – SOC02b;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question #SOC03.



























SOC02a. Please indicate the number of Sworn Law Enforcement Officers used. _ _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








00-∞=actual number








777=not applicable








888=unknown








999=refused to answer


















SOC02b. Please indicate the Number of Private Security Officers used _ _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








00-∞=actual number








777=not applicable








888=unknown








999=refused to answer




























SOC03. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Measure Location or Type of Measure Code





SOC03a) Walk Through Metal Detectors






If yes, proceed to SOC03a1 & SOC03a2; if no, proceed to SOC03b.





SOC03a1) If yes, how often?








1 - Daily





2 - 2 to 3 times per week





3 - Weekly





4 - Biweekly





5 - As warranted





6 - Randomly





7 - Never





SOC03a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)






SOC03a2.a) Main entry






SOC03a2.b) Secondary entries






SOC03a2.c) Other






SOC03a2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:





SOC03b) Hand Held Metal Detectors






If yes, proceed to SOC03b1 & SOC03b2; if no, proceed to SOC03c.





SOC03b1) If yes, how often?







1 - Daily





2 - 2 to 3 times per week





3 - Weekly





4 - Biweekly





5 - As warranted





6 - Randomly





7 - Never





SOC03b2) If yes, where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)






SOC03b2.a) Main entry






SOC03b2.b) Secondary entries






SOC03b2.c) Other






SOC03b2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:











SOC03c) Surveillance Cameras






If yes, proceed to SOC03c1 - SOC03c3; if no, proceed to SOC03d.





SOC03c1) If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option)






1 - On school days before classes or official school activities began






2 - While classes were being held






3 - During lunch, recess, or other breaks,






4 - During class changes






5 - Immediately after school






6 - During after school practice or detention






7 - After official activities






8 - On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)






9 - Cameras only used as visual detterent






SOC03c2) If yes, where were the surveillance cameras used? (Answer each option)







SOC03c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior








SOC03c2.b) Athletic areas








SOC03c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior








SOC03c2.d) Corridors








SOC03c2.e) Other








SOC03c2.e1) If Other selected, please specify:





SOC03d) Communication Devices






If yes, proceed to SOC03.d1; if no, proceed to SOC03e.





SOC03d1 If yes, what types of devices were used? (Answer each option)






SOC03d1.a) 2-way radios






SOC03d1.b) 2-way intercom in most classrooms






SOC03d1.c) Mass text messages






SOC03d1.d) Mass emails






SOC03d1.e) Other






SOC03d1.e1) If Other selected, please specify:











SOC03e) Access Restrictions






If yes, proceed to SOC03e1; if no, proceed to SOC03f.





SOC03e1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff






SOC03e2) If yes, where? (Answer each option)






SOC03e2.a) Main building(s) / areas






SOC03e2.b) Parking lot(s)






SOC03e2.c) Other






SOC03e2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:





SOC03f) Intrusion Alarm Systems






If yes, proceed to SOC03f1 & SOC03f2; if no, proceed to E01.






SOC03f1) If yes, where? (Answer each option)






SOC03e4.a) Main building(s) / areas






SOC03e4.b) Parking lot(s)






SOC03e4.c) Other






SOC03e4.c1) If Other selected, please specify:





SOC03f2) If yes, when were they used? (Answer each option)






1 - On school days before classes or official school activities began






2 - While classes were being held






3 - During lunch, recess, or other breaks,






4 - During class changes






5 - Immediately after school






6 - During after school practice or detention






5 - After official activities






6 - On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)


























QUESTIONS about the event


















E01. Where on the campus did the injury event occur?








Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)








Location Code







E01a) in a classroom








E01b) in a hallway








E01c) in a cafeteria








E01d) in a gymnasium








E01e) in a locker room








E01f) in an office








E01g) in a stairwell








E01h) in a restroom








E01i) in a break room or lounge








E01j) in an auditorium








E01k) on campus lawn or gardens








E01l) on sporting fields or playground








E01m) in a parking lot








E01n) in a driveway








E01o) at a bus pickup or drop off point








E01p) other indoor location








E01p1) If Other selected, please specify:















E01q) other outdoor location








E01q1) If Other selected, please specify:















E01r) not applicable








E01s) unknown








E01t) refused to answer


















If yes to any of 01 - 67 above, Skip to Question #E03, otherwise proceed to question E02.


















E02. Where did the off-campus injury event occur? _ _








Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros








01= on the street, sidewalk, footpath








02= on a bus or public transport vehicle








03= waiting for or getting on or off a bus or public transport vehicle








04= in a privately-owned vehicle / car








05= on private property (E02a: If Private property selected, specify ...................................)








06= at a sporting complex (pool, stadium, off campus gym, rec center etc…)








66= other (E02b: If Other selected, please specify:........................................................)








77= not applicable








88= unknown








99= refused to answer


















E03. Which of the following best describes the context in which the injury event occurred? _ _








Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros








01= on a day when no classes or school events were held (e.g., a weekend, holiday, or an








official school break)








02= on a school day before classes began








03= while classes were being held








04= during a school assembly








05= on a school day during lunch, recess or other break, including class changes








06= immediately after school








07= on a school day during after-school practice or detention








08= on a school day after official activities








09= at a school sporting activity








10= at another official school-sponsored activity








11= on the way to or from a school-sponsored activity








66= other (E03a: If Other selected, please specify:........................................................)








77= not applicable








88= unknown








99= refused to answer




























E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)








Motive Code







E04a) single suicide








E04b) suicide pact








E04c) drug related








E04d) gang related








E04e) robbery, attempted robbery








E04f) rape, attempted sex crime








E04g) dispute over money or property








E04h) dispute over romantic relationship








E04i) dispute related to sporting event








E04j) dispute, other or unspecified








E04k) racially or hate crime motivated








E04l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel








E04m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime








E04n) act of terrorism








E04o) random victim








E04p) victim was a bystander








E04q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim








E04r) mimicking a video game, tv, movie, or other violent media








E04s) media-related coverage of a similar event (e.g., violence contagion)








E04t) other








E04t1) If Other selected, please specify



































E05. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between those involved, etc.








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E06. What was the method of fatal injury?








Read options;








Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)


















Method Code







E06a) firearm








E06a1) If Other selected, please specify















E06b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade








E06c) beaten with club, bat, pipe, chain, or other object








E06d) beaten, no weapon used








E06e) motor vehicle








E06f) hanging/strangulation/asphyxiation by hanging








E06g) poisoning, solid or liquid








E06h) asphyxiation by gas








E06i) other asphyxiation








E06j) other








E06j1) If Other selected, please specify















E06k) not applicable








E06l) unknown








E06m) refused to answer


















E07. After a tragedy such as this people look for things, such as comments, notes, threats, or actions that took place prior to the incident that could have signaled a potential risk for this type of behavior. Which of the following did any of the offenders, or victims in the case of suicide, leave as signs that they were considering this action? Please include as many signs as you can think of even if they were things that no one could have recognized as a sign at the time they happened.

Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (answer each option)





Sign Code







{E07a} notes








{E07a1} If yes, specify:







{E07b} journal entry








{E07b1} If yes, specify:







{E07c} social media (e.g. blogs, Twitter, wall postings on social networking sites)








{E07c1} If yes, specify







{E07d} verbal threats








{E07d1} If yes, specify







{E07e} electronic media (e.g., email messages, IM, or texts via cellphone, voice mail, video etc..)








{E07e1} If yes, specify







{E07f} other actions (e.g., playful suggestion that person might commit act, voiced suicidal thoughts)








{E07f1} If yes, specify



























E08. Did anyone know about the possibility of this event before it happened? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes (E08a. If yes, please specify _________________________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








9=unknown/refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to E08a;








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question #V01.


















E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?








Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders.








E09a. Code later E09b. Code later E09c. Code later E09d. Code later E09e. Code later




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E10. What relationship did the bystander have to the perpetrator(s)? _ _








Read options; code written responses later








E10a. Bystander #1 E10b. Bystander #2 E10c. Bystander #3 E10d. Bystander #4 E10e. Bystander #5




01= relatives (E10a1) specify.............) 01= relatives (E10b1) specify.........) 01= relatives (E10c1) specify......) 01= relatives (E10d1) specify........) 01= relatives (E10e1) specify........)




02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner 02= romantic partner




03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend 03= close friend




04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate 04= classmate




05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff 05= faculty/staff




06= fellow student at 06= fellow student at 06= fellow student 06= fellow student 06= fellow student at




school, but not school, but not at school, but at school, but school, but not




classmate classmate not classmate not classmate classmate




07= community / 07= community / 07= community / 07= community / 07= community /




neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood




acquaintance acquaintance acquaintance acquaintance acquaintance




08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers 08= strangers




66= other (E10a2)specify.............) 66= other (E10b2)specify...........) 66= other (E10c2) specify.......) 66= other (E10d2) specify.........) 66= other (E10e2) specify..........)




77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable 77=not applicable




88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown 88=unknown




99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer 99=refused to answer
























E11. Did the bystander share the information he or she learned of the planned violence with others?








Do NOT read options








1= (E11a. If yes, please specify ________________________________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








9=unknown/refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to E11a & E11b;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question #V01.


















E11b. With whom was this information shared?








Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (answer each option)









Code







{E11b1} no one








{E11b2} parents








{E11b3} other family








{E11b4} peers








{E11b5} school staff








{E11b6} other medical/mental health professional








{E11b7} other








{E11b7a} If Other selected, please specify
















{E11b8} not applicable








{E11b9} unknown








{E11b10} refused to answer


















QUESTIONS about the Victim


















V01. How many victims were fatally injured in this event? _ _ Write in actual number


















V01a. Victim Identification Number _ Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector.


















V02. What was the date of the injury event? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _








Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)


















V03. What was the time of the injury event? _ _: _ _
Record in military time
















V04. What was the date of death? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)


















V05. What was this victim's date of birth? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)


















V06. What was this victim's age in years at the time of death? _ _ _Do NOT read options, code leading zero







01-∞=actual age in years








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V07. What was this victim's gender? _ _ Do NOT read options








1=male








2=female








3=transgender








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















V08. What was the victim's race? _ _ Do NOT read Options








1 White








2 Black or African American








3 American Indian or Alaska Native








4 Asian Indian








5 Chinese








6 Filipino








7 Japanese








8 Korean








9 Vietnamese








10 Other Asian








11 Native Hawaiian








12 Guamanian or Chamorro








13 Samoan








14 Other Pacific Islander








15 Other (V08a. If Other selected, please specify:________________ )








88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown








99 Refused to Answer


















V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin? _








(One or more categories may be selected)








Do NOT read options








1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin








2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a








3 Yes, Puerto Rican








4 Yes, Cuban








5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin








8 Unknown if victim is of Hispanic or Latino origin








9 Refused to Answer


















V10. Which of the following best describes the victim's family structure/living arrangements at the time of death? _ _ Read options








01= two-parent nuclear family








02= single parent household








03= lives with adult relative other than parent








04= lives with legal guardian








05= lives independently








06= foster care








07= residential institution








66= other (V10a: If Other selected, please specify:_________________ )








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V11. Individuals often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the victim associated with any distinct peer group?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused*


















If yes, proceed to V11a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question # V12.


















V11a. If yes, what group(s) were they affiliated with?








Code later








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V12. In the year prior to this event, did the victim leave an existing peer group? _








Do not read options








1=yes (V12a. If yes, please specify _______________________________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V12a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question # V13.


















V13. In the year prior to this event, did the victim join a new peer group? _








Do not read options








1=yes (V13a. If yes, please specify _______________________________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V13a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question # V14.

















V14. Did the victim use alcohol or other drugs? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V15a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question # V16.


















V14a. If yes, what types of substances did the victim use?








Code later








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V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the fatal incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















V16. At the time of the fatal incident, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















V17. Was the victim carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*








If yes, proceed to V17a & V17b;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question # V18.


















V17a. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this victim carrying?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Weapon Code







{O17a1} firearm








{O17a1.1} If firearm selected, please specify







{O17a2} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade








{O17a3} bat, pipe, chain, or other object








{O17a4} rope or wire








{O17a5} other








{O17a5.1} If other selected, please specify

















V17b. Where did this victim obtain these weapons?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Weapons source Code







{O17b1} from home







{O17b1.1} specify weapon








{O17b2} from friend or relative outside household








{O17b2.1} specify weapon








{O17b3} purchased for himself/herself








{O17b3.1} specify weapon








{O17b4} stolen








{O17b4.1} specify weapon








{O17b5} home-made weapon








{O17b6} weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used object in environment as weapon}








{O17b7} from the victim








{O17b7.1} specify weapon


















V18. What was the highest grade or year of school this victim completed? _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








00-12=last completed grades K-12








13=high school equivalency (GED)








14=some college or trade school








15=college graduate or more








16=never attended








66=other (V18a: If Other selected, please specify: ________________ )








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V19. What was the victim's affiliation with the school associated with this death? _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








01=a student at this school








02=former student at this school








03=a student at another school








04=a teacher at this school*








05=administrator at this school*








06=other staff at this school*








07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*








08=family member of a student*








09=family member of staff member








10=resident of surrounding community*








11=not associated with the school or community*








12=unidentified victim*








66=other* (V19a: If Other selected, please specify:.................................................)








77=not applicable*








88=unknown*








99=refused to answer*


















*If the victim is NOT a student, go to Question #V39.


















V20. How many years had the victim attended his or her school? _ _








Do NOT read options; code leading zeros








00=less than one school year








01-12=number of years








13=more than 12 years








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V21. What extracurricular activities was the victim involved in?








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V22. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*








If yes, proceed to V22a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V23.


















V22a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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V23. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V23a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V24.


















V23a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.








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V24. Did the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V24a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V26.




























V24a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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V25. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident? _









Do NOT read options







1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V25a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V26.


















V25a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.








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V26. Did the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V26a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V27.


















V26a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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V27. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V27a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V28.




























V27a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.








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V28. Did the victim experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before the incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V30a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V31.




























V28a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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V29. Was a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V29a;








*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V30.




























V29a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.








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V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Behavior Code







{V30a} disobeying authority figure








{V30b} name-calling, taunting, or teasing peers








If yes to V30b, please complete V30b.1 & V30b.2:








V30b.1 Face to face?








V30b.2 Using Electronic means? (e.g., phone, computer)








{V30c} Verbal threats








{V30d} sent written threats








{V30e} sent electronic threats








{V30f} Bullied peers








{V30g} physically threatened peers








{V30h} physically fought with peers








{V30i} damaged another's personal property








{V30j} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)








{V30k} stole another's personal property








{V30l} truancy (skipped school)








{V30m} possessed / used illegal substances








{V30n} possessed a weapon








{V30o} physically threatened an authority figure


















V31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this individual victimized in any of the following ways?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Type Code







{V31a} called names by peers








{V31b} bullied by peers








{V31c} had personal property damaged or stolen








{V31d} verbally threatened by peers








{V31e} received written threats








{V31f} electronic threats








{V31g} physically threatened by peers








{V31h} physically assaulted by peers



























V32. At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem? _








Do not read options








1=yes (V32a. If yes, please specify. ____________________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services? _








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Services Code







{V33a} guidance counseling / advising








{V33b} social services








{V33c} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities, such as a formal school psychoeducational evaluation)








{V33d} other services








{V33d.1} If Other selected, please specify:




































V34. In the year prior to this event, was this victim ever treated for depression? _








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V35a & V35b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question #V36.


















V35a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?








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V35b. In what type of setting were they treated?








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V36. Did this victim have a documented family history of ....








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
(Answer all options)







Code







{V36a} alcoholism








{V36b} drug abuse








{V36c} intimate partner violence








{V36d} sexual violence








{V36e} attempted / completed suicide








{V36f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)




























V37. Did this victim suffer







Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
(Answer all options)







Code







{V37a} physical child abuse








{V37b} sexual child abuse








{V37c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child








{V37d} neglect








{V37e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence








{V37f} victimization in sexual violence




























V38. To the best of your knowledge, did this victim have a suspected family history of ....








Read only those options not confirmed above, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.









Code







{V38a} alcoholism








{V38b} drug abuse








{V38c} intimate partner violence








{V38d} sexual violence








{V38e} attempted / completed suicide








{V38f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)


















V39. Which of the following situations best describes this victim's death? _ _








Read options; code leading zero








01= single victim suicide*








02= multiple victim suicide* (i.e., suicide pact)








03= single victim homicide; unknown number of offenders








04= single victim homicide; single offender








05= single victim homicide; multiple offenders








06= multiple victim homicide; unknown number of offenders








07= multiple victim homicide; single offender








08= multiple victim homicide; multiple offenders








09= combination murder/suicide








10= intention undetermined








66= other (V39a: If Other selected, please specify..........................................................)








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer






































V40. Did the victim ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.? _








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















If yes, proceed to V40a & V40b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question #V41.


















V40a. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)









Code







{V40a1} no one








{V40a2} parents








{V40a3} other family








{V40a4} peers








{V40a5} school staff








{V40a6} other medical/mental health professional








{V40a7} other








{V40a7a} If Other selected, please specify:















{V40a8} not applicable








{V40a9} unknown








{V40a10} refused to answer


















V40b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?








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V41. Do you have any knowledge that this victim had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)








Signs Code







{V41a} Thoughts/threats of suicide








{V41b} Plans of suicide








{V41c} Previous suicide attempts








If yes to any of V41a – V41c, proceed to V41d & V41e.








*If no to all of V41a – V41c, skip to V42.




























V41d. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?








Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.









Code







{V41d1} no one








{V41d2} parents








{V41d3} other family








{V41d4} peers








{V41d5} school staff








{V41d6} other medical/mental health professional








{V41d7} other








{V41d7a}: If Other selected, please specify















{V41d8} not applicable








{V41d9} unknown








{V41d10} refused to answer


















V41e. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?








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V42. Did perceptions about the victim being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their victimization? _








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















*If there is more than one victim, complete a "Victim" section for each victim, starting with Question V01...Otherwise go to Question V43.


















V43. Were there any victims that suffered nonfatal injuries at the time of this event? _








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes, proceed to V43a & V43b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to V44.




























V43a. How many persons suffered non-fatal injuries at the time of this event? _ _








01-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V43b. How many victims that suffered non-fatal injuries required hospital admission? _ _








00-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries that required hospital admission








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















V44. How many alleged offenders were responsible for the victim's death? _ _








Do NOT read options (PROBE: alleged offender = legally charged as offender)








0=none, death was self-inflicted








1-5=actual number of offenders*








6=more than 5*








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















*If there are no data available on any alleged offender, conclude the interview...Otherwise, complete "Offender" section, starting with question #O01, Page 30.




























QUESTIONS about Alleged Offender


















Case ID Number _ _ _ _ Case number is assigned by study coordinator.


















O01. How many alleged offenders were officially charged for this incident? _ _ Write in actual number.


















O01a. Offender Number _ Number for this alleged offender is assigned by the primary data collector.

















O02. What was this alleged offender's date of birth? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _






Record month/date/year, code leading zeros, code four-digit years








O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death? _ _ _







Do NOT read options, code leading zero








01-100=actual age in years








777=not applicable








888=unknown








999=refused to answer








O04. What was this alleged offender's gender? _ _







Do NOT read options








1=male








2=female








3=transgender








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















O05. What was this alleged offender's race? _







Do NOT read options








1 =White








2 =Black or African American








3 =American Indian or Alaska Native








4 =Asian Indian








5 =Chinese








6=Filipino








7=Japanese








8=Korean








9=Vietnamese








10=Other Asian








11=Native Hawaiian








12=Guamanian or Chamorro








13=Samoan








14=Other Pacific Islander








15=Other (O05a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)








88 =Unknown—a person’s race is unknown








99=Refused to Answer




























O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin?








(One or more categories may be selected) Do NOT read options








Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no









Code







{O06a} Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin








{O06b} Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a








{O06c} Puerto Rican








{O06d} Cuban








{O06e} Another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin








{O06f} Unknown








{O06g} Refused to answer




























O07. Which of the following best describes this alleged offender's family structure or living arrangements at the time of the victim's death? _ _








Read options








01= two-parent nuclear family








02= single parent household








03= lives with adult relative other than parent








04= lives with legal guardian








05= lives independently








06= foster care








07= residential institution








66= other (O07a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















O08. Had this alleged offender ever been arrested before the victim's death?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















O09. Had this alleged offender ever been charged with a crime before the victim's death? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*








If yes, proceed to O09a –O09b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question O10.


















O09a. What types of charges did the alleged offender face?








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O09b. Which charges resulted in convictions?








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O10. Youth often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the alleged offender
associated with any distinct peer group?






Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused*


















If yes, proceed to O10a.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question O11.


















O10a. What group(s) were they affiliated with?








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O10b. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender leave an existing peer group? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes (O10b1. If yes, please specify ____________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O10b, proceed to O10b1.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O10c.

















O10c. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender or join a new peer group? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes (O10c1. If yes, please specify _____________________)








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O10c, proceed to O10c1.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O11.


















O11. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer








If yes to O11, proceed to O11a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O12.


















O11a. If yes, what types of substances did the alleged offender use?








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O12. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer




























O13. At the time of death, was the alleged offender perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















O14. What was the relationship of this alleged offender to the victim? _ _








Read options; code written responses later








01= relatives (O14a: If relatives selected, specify relationship_______________________)








02= romantic partner








03= close friend








04= classmate








05= faculty/staff








06= fellow student at school, but not classmate








07= community / neighborhood acquaintance








08= strangers








66= other (O14b: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















O15. Was this alleged offender carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O15, proceed to O15a – O15b.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O16.








O15a. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this alleged







offender carrying? (Answer all options)








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Weapon Code







{O15a1} firearm








{O15a1.1} If firearm selected, please specify







{O15a2} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade








{O15a3} bat, pipe, chain, or other object








{O15a4} rope or wire








{O15a5} other








{O15a5.1} If other selected, please specify

















O15b. Where did this alleged offender obtain these weapons? (Answer all options)








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown








Weapons source Code







{O15b1} from home








{O15b1.1} specify weapon








{O15b2} from friend or relative outside household








{O15b2.1} specify weapon








{O15b3} purchased for himself/herself








{O15b3.1} specify weapon








{O15b4} stolen








{O15b4.1} specify weapon








{O15b5} home-made weapon








{O15b6} weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used








object in environment as weapon}







{O15b7} from the victim








{O15b7.1} specify weapon








{O15b8} other








{O15b8.1} specify weapon


















O16. What was the highest grade or year of school this alleged offender completed? _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








00-12=last completed grades K-12








13=high school equivalency (GED)








14=some college or trade school








15=college graduate or more








16=never attended








66=other (O16a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















O17. What was this alleged offender's affiliation with the school associated with the victim's death? _ _








Do NOT read options, code leading zero








02=former student at this school








03=a student at another school








04=a teacher at this school*








05=administrator at this school*








06=other staff at this school*








07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*








08=family member of a student*








09family member of staff member








10=resident of surrounding community*








11=not associated with the school or community*








12=unidentified victim*








66=other* (O17a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)








77=not applicable*








88=unknown*








99=refused to answer*








*If this alleged offender is NOT a student, skip to Question O22.


















O18. For how many years has this alleged offender attended his or her school? _ _








Do NOT read options; code leading zeros








00=less than one school year








01-12=number of years








13=more than 12 years








77=not applicable








88=unknown








99=refused to answer


















O19. What extracurricular activities was this alleged offender involved in at the time of the victim's death?








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O20. Did the alleged offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*








If yes to O20, proceed to O20a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O21.




























O20a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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O21. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O21, proceed to O21a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O22.




























O21a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have








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O22. Did the alleged offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O22, proceed to O22a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O23.




























O22a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events







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O23. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O23, proceed to O23a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O24.


















O23a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may







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O24. Did the alleged offender experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O24, proceed to O24a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O25.




























O24a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced.








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O25. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O25, proceed to O25a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O26.


















O25a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have








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O26. Did the alleged offender experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O26, proceed to O26a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O27.


















O26a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events








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O27. Was  a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O27, proceed to O27a.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O28.




























O27a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may








have been imminent. Code later








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O28. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the alleged offender engage in any of the following behaviors?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Behavior Code







{O28a} disobeying authority figure








{O28b} name-calling, taunting, or teasing peers








If yes to O28b, please complete O28b.1 & O28b.2:








O28b.1 Face to face?








O28b.2 Using Electronic means? (e.g., phone, computer)








{O28c} verbal threats








{O28d} sent written threats








{O28e} sent electronic threats








{O28f} bullied peers








{O28g} physically threatened peers








{O28h} physically fought with peers








{O28i} damaged another's personal property








{O28j} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)








{O28k} stole another's personal property








{O28l} truancy (skipped school)








{O28m} possessed / used illegal substances








{O28n} possessed a weapon




























O29. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this alleged offender victimized in any of the following ways?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Type Code







{O29a} called names by peers








{O29b} bullied by peers








{O29c} had personal property damaged or stolen








{O29d} verbally threatened by peers








{O29e} received written threats








{O29f} electronic threats








{O29g} physically threatened by peers








{O29h} physically assaulted by peers




























O30. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes (O30a: If yes, please specify__________________________________)








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer




























O31. In the year prior to this event, did this alleged offender receive any of the following services?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Services Code







{O31a} guidance counseling / advising








{O31b} social services








{O31c} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities), such as a formal school psychoeducational evaluation








{O31d} other services








{O31d.1} If Other selected, please specify




































O32. In the year prior to this event, was this alleged offender ever treated for depression? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer


















O33. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to O33, proceed to O33a & O33b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question #O34.


















O33a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?








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O33b. In what type of setting were they treated (e.g., inpatient, outpatient)?








To be coded later








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O34. Did this alleged offender have a documented family history of ....








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)









Code







{O34a} alcoholism








{O34b} drug abuse








{O34c} intimate partner violence








{O34d} sexual violence








{O34e} attempted / completed suicide








{O34f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)




























O35. Did this alleged offender suffer








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)









Code







{O35a} physical child abuse








{O35b} sexual child abuse








{O35c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child








{O35d} neglect








{O35e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence








{O35f} victimization in sexual violence




























O36. Did the alleged offender ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.?








Do not read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*


















If yes to Q36, proceed to V36a & V36b.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to Question #V37.


















O36a. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)









Code







{O36a1} no one








{O36a2} parents








{O36a3} other family








{O36a4} peers








{O36a5} school staff








{O36a6} other medical/mental health professional








{O36a7} other








{O36a7a} If Other selected, please specify:















{O36a8} not applicable








{O36a9} unknown








{O36a10} refused to answer




























O36b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?








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O37. Do you have any knowledge that this alleged offender had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.








Signs Code







{O37a} Thoughts/threats of suicide








{O37b} Plans of suicide








{O37c} Previous suicide attempts


















If yes to any of O37a – O37c, proceed to O37d – O37e.








*If answers 2 – 9, skip to O38.


















O37d. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?








Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.








Code







{O37d1} no one








{O37d2} parents








{O37d3} other family








{O37d4} peers








{O37d5} school staff








{O37d6} other medical/mental health professional








{O37d7} other








{O37d7a}) If Other selected, please specify















{O37d8} not applicable








{O37d9} unknown








{O37d10} refused to answer


















O37e. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?
To be coded later






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O38. Was this alleged offender fatally injured during the event? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no*








7=not applicable*








8=unknown*








9=refused to answer*

















If yes to Q38, proceed to O39.








*If answer 2 - 9, skip to O44.


















O39. What was the date of the injury event? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _








Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)


















O40. What was the time of the injury event? _ _: _ _ Record in military time

















O41. What was the date of death? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _








Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)


















O42. What were the motives for the fatal injury?








Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.


















Motive Code







{O42a} single suicide








{O42b} suicide pact








{O42c} victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel








{O42d} victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime








{O42e} other








{O42e1} If Other selected, please specify:


































O43. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between those involved, etc.








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O44. What was the method of fatal injury?


















Weapon Code







{O44a} firearm








{O44a1}) - If firearm selected, please specify







{O44b} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade








{O44c} bat, pipe, chain, or other object








{O44d} rope or wire








{O44e} other








{O44e1} - If Other selected, please specify















































O45. Did perceptions about the alleged offender being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their perpetration? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer




























O46. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was targeting a specific person or group? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer






































O47. Was there another alleged offender, in addition to the one we just discussed, involved in this event? _








Do NOT read options








1=yes*








2=no








7=not applicable








8=unknown








9=refused to answer




























*If there is a second alleged offender identified as Offender Y, complete a second "Offender" section, starting with Question O01.......otherwise, conclude the interview.


















 Also add relationship crisis – could be death of a friend, move of a friend, break-up, pregnancy, etc.








Sheet 3: Eliminated Items

Revision Nature Of Items Items Old question format
Eliminated Question CaseID. Case ID Number _ _ _ _ _ To be assigned by study coordinator, record 5-digit number

Sheet 4: Completely New Items

Completely New Items

New Question V28. Did the victim experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before the incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V28a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V29.
New Question V28a Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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New Question V29. Was a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V29a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V30.
New Question V29A. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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New Question V35b In what type of setting were they treated?
To be coded later
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New Question V40. Did the victim ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
New Question V40a.. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)

Code
{V40a1} no one
{V40a2} parents
{V40a3} other family
{V40a4} peers
{V40a5} school staff
{V40a6} other medical/mental health professional
{V40a7} other
{V40a7a} If Other selected, please specify:
{V40a8} not applicable
{V40a9} unknown
{V40a10} refused to answer
New Question V40b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?
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New Question Q26. Did the alleged offender experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question Q26a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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New Question Q27. Was a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question O27a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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New Question O33b. In what type of setting were they treated (e.g., inpatient, outpatient)?
To be coded later
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New Question O36. Did the alleged offender ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question O36a. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)

Code
{O36a1} no one
{O36a2} parents
{O36a3} other family
{O36a4} peers
{O36a5} school staff
{O36a6} other medical/mental health professional
{O36a7} other
{O36a7a} If Other selected, please specify:
{O36a8} not applicable
{O36a9} unknown
{O36a10} refused to answer
New Question O36b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?
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Sheet 5: Revision_wComparison

Section
PREVIOUS LE INTERVIEW
REVISED LE INTERVIEW
Revised to include additional motives. See LE 2015, item number S03. S02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services---
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Code
S02.a) At any time during school hours
S02.b) While students were arriving and/or leaving
S02.c) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)
S02.d) When school/school activities not occurring
S02.e) Other (please specify)
S03. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services.
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Code
S03a) Were they full time? (e.g., 8 hours/day)
S03b) At any time during school hours
S03c) While students were arriving and/or leaving
S03d) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)
S03e) When school/school activities not occurring
S03f) Other
S03f.1) If Other selected, please specify:

Revised to include additional motives. See LE 2015, item number E04. E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.

Motive Code
a) single suicide
b) suicide pact
c) drug related
d) gang related
e) robbery, attempted robbery
f) rape, attempted sex crime
g) dispute over money or property
h) dispute over romantic relationship
i) dispute related to sporting event
j) dispute, other or unspecified
k) racially or hate crime motivated
l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel
m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime
n) expressed act of terrorism
o) random victim
p) victim was a bystander
q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim
r) other
specif y


E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)

Motive Code
E04a) single suicide
E04b) suicide pact
E04c) drug related
E04d) gang related
E04e) robbery, attempted robbery
E04f) rape, attempted sex crime
E04g) dispute over money or property
E04h) dispute over romantic relationship
E04i) dispute related to sporting event
E04j) dispute, other or unspecified
E04k) racially or hate crime motivated
E04l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel
E04m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime
E04n) act of terrorism
E04o) random victim
E04p) victim was a bystander
E04q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim
E04r) mimicking a video game, tv, movie, or other violent media
E04s) media-related coverage of a similar event (e.g., violence contagion)
E04t) other
E04t1) If Other selected, please specify

Revised - added 4 additional response options. See LE 2015, E09. E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?
Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders.

E09a.
Code later
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E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?
Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders
E09a. Code later
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E09b. Code later
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E09c. Code later
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E09d. Code later
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E09e. Code later
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Revised - add word "Identification" V01a. Victim Number _ Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector. V01a. Victim Identification Number _ Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector.
Revised - options reworded in order to capture multiple responses to question. See LE 2015, question O07. V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin? _
(One or more categories may be selected)
1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
3 Yes, Puerto Rican
4 Yes, Cuban
5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
8 Unknown if victim is of Hispanic or Latino origin
9 Refused to Answer
V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected)
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no
Code
{V09a} Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
{V09b} Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
{V09c} Puerto Rican
{V09d} Cuban
{V09e} Another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
{V09f} Unknown
{V09g} Refused to Answer
Revised - word changed from "death" to " the fatal Incident" . See LE 2015, question V15. V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the fatal incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised - word changed from "death" to "fatal Incident" . See LE 2015, question V16. V16. At the time of death, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V16. At the time of the fatal incident, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

Revised wording of question to only before the incident. See LE 2015 question V24. V24. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*



V22. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised wording of question to only before the incident. See LE 2015 question V24. V26 Did any the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident?

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

V24 Did the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised - rephrased time-frame of question.See LE 2015, question V26. V28. Did any the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*



V26. Did the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V26a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V27.
Revised to include additional behaviors. See LE 2015, item number V30. V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{V30a} disobeying authority figure
{V30b} namecalling, taunting, or teasing peers
V30b.1 Face to face?
V30b.2 Using Electronic means?
{V30c} Verbal threats
{V30d} sent written threats
{V30e} sent electronic threats
{V30f} Bullied peers
{V30f} physically threatened peers
{V30g} physically fought with peers
{V30h} damaged another's personal property
{V30i} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{V30j}stole another's personal property
{V30k} truancy (skipped school)
{V30l} possessed / used illegal substances
{V30m}possessed a weapon
V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{V30a} disobeying authority figure
{V30b} name-calling, taunting, or teasing peers
If yes, please complete V30b.1 & V30b.2:
V30b.1 Face to face?
V30b.2 Using Electronic means? (e.g., phone, computer)
{V30c} Verbal threats
{V30d} sent written threats
{V30e} sent electronic threats
{V30f} Bullied peers
{V30g} physically threatened peers
{V30h} physically fought with peers
{V30i} damaged another's personal property
{V30j} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{V30k} stole another's personal property
{V30l} truancy (skipped school)
{V30m} possessed / used illegal substances
{V30n} possessed a weapon
{V30o} physically threatened an authority figure

Revised. - expanded question to include additional services and specification. See LE 2015, item number V32. V32 At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

V32 At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem?
Do not read options
1=yes (V32a. If yes, please specify. ____________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - two items removed reflecting behaviors. See LE 2015, item number V33. V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services? Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Services Code
{ V33a} guidance counseling / advising
{ V33b} psychological counseling
{V33c} Psychiatric or mental health services
{V33d} social services
{V33e} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities)
{V33f} other services
Specify


V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Services Code
{V33a} guidance counseling / advising
{V33b} social services
{V33c} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities, such as a formal school psychoeducational evaluation)
{V33d} other services
{V33d.1} If Other selected, please specify:



Revised. - wording added to include example of professional treatment and question renumbered as O35. V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised age to 3 digit field to allow 100 years of age. O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death?_ _
01-∞=actual age in years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death? _ _ _
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01-100=actual age in years
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer
Revised - options reworded in order to capture multiple responses to question. See LE 2015, question O07. O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected) origin?
1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
3 Yes, Puerto Rican
4 Yes, Cuban
5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
9 Unknown if elder is of Hispanic or Latino origin
O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected)? Do NOT read options
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no
Code
{O06a} Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
{O06b} Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
{O06c} Puerto Rican
{O06d} Cuban
{O06e} Another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
{O06f} Unknown
{O06g} Refused to answer
Revised. - wording added "alleged" and question renumbered as O10b. O11 In the year prior to this event, did the offender leave an existing peer group?
1=yes Specify _________________________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer



O10b. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender leave an existing peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O10b1. If yes, please specify ____________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - wording added "alleged" and question renumbered as O10c. O12 In the year prior to this event, did the offender or join a new peer group?
1=yes Specify_____________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O10c. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender or join a new peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O10c1. If yes, please specify _____________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - wording change from "death" to "incident" and renumbered to O11. O13. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death?
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer




O11. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised - rephrased time-frame of question.See SH 2015, question O20. O24. Did any the offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*




O20. Did the alleged offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised - rephrased time-frame of question.See SH 2015, question O22. O26. Did any the offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O22. Did the alleged offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - wording added to include example of professional treatment and question renumbered as O30. O32. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O30. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O30a: If yes, please specify__________________________________)
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised. - wording added to include example of professional treatment and question renumbered as O35. O35. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O33. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

Sheet 6: Complete Comparison

Attachment L Crosswalk for SAVD Survey Tools Law Enforcement
Section
PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEW
REVISED LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEW
General Questions



No Change G01 Did you participate in the original investigation of this event? Up to five respondents can be captured using the items below. Coding should reflect actual participant number up to five.
G01a. Respondent 1
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
_
G01b. Respondent 2
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
G01c. Respondent 3
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
G01d. Respondent 4
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
G01e. Respondent 5
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer



G01 Did you participate in the original investigation of this event? Up to five respondents can be captured using the items below. Coding should reflect actual participant number up to five.

G01a. Respondent 1
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
G01b. Respondent 2
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
G01c. Respondent 3
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
G01d. Respondent 4
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
G01e. Respondent 5
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

No Change G02. G02. What role(s) did you play in the investigation?

G02a. Respondent 1Code later
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02b. Respondent 2 Code later
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02c. Respondent 3 Code later
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02d. Respondent 2 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02e. Respondent 3 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02. G02. What role(s) did you play in the investigation?

G02a. Respondent 1 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02b. Respondent 2 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02c. Respondent 3 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02d. Respondent 2 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
G02e. Respondent 3 Code later
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
No Change G03. Where did the injury event occur?
1= on school property
2= on the way to or from the campus*
3= at an off-campus school-sponsored event*
4= on the way to or from a school sponsored event*
6= other* (specify.....................................................................)
8= unknown*
9= refused to answer
G03. Where did the injury event occur? _
Read options
1= on school property
2= on the way to or from the campus*
3= at an off-campus school-sponsored event*
4= on the way to or from a school sponsored event*
6= other* (G03a- If Other selected, please specify.......................)
8= unknown*
9= refused to answer
QUESTIONS about the school



No change S01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition?
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
S01. Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

No Change in question - renumbered as S02. S03. At the time when the event occurred did the school use full-time security personnel?
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer


S03a. Number of School Resource Officers/Sworn Law Enforcement Officers __

S03b. Number of Private Security Officers __
S02. At the time when the event occurred did the school use security personnel? _
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*


S02a. Number of School Resource Officers/Sworn Law Enforcement Officers __

S02b. Number of Private Security Officers __
Revised to include whether security services were used full time. See LE 2015, item number S03. S02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services---
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Code
S02.a) At any time during school hours
S02.b) While students were arriving and/or leaving
S02.c) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)
S02.d) When school/school activities not occurring
S02.e) Other (please specify)
S03. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services.
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Code
S03a) Were they full time? (e.g., 8 hours/day)
S03b) At any time during school hours
S03c) While students were arriving and/or leaving
S03d) At selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)
S03e) When school/school activities not occurring
S03f) Other
S03f.1) If Other selected, please specify:

Revised to include additional options for whether metal detectors were used randomly and the frequency with which surveillance cameras were monitored. S04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Measure Location or Type of Measure Code
S04.a) Walk Through Metal Detectors

S04.a1) If yes, how often?
1 Daily
2 2 to 3 times per week
3 Weekly
4 Biweekly
5 As warranted
6 Never
S04.a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?
S04a2.a) Main entry
S04a.2b) Secondary entries
SS04a2.c) Other

Specify
.b) Hand Held Metal Detectors

S04.b1) If yes, how often?
1 Daily
2 2 to 3 times per week
3 Weekly
4 Biweekly
5 As warranted
6 Never
S04.b2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?
S04b2.a) Main entry
S04b2.b) Secondary entries
S04b2.c) Other

Specify


S04.c) Surveillance Cameras

S04.c1) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)
1 on school days before classes or official school activities began
2 While classes were being held
3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 During class changes
5 immediately after school
6 During after school practice or detention
5 After official activities
6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)
7 Cameras only used as visual detterent
S04.c2) Where were the surveillance cameras used?

S04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior
S04c2.b) Athletic areas
S04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior
S04c2.d) Corridors
S04c2.e) Other
Specify
S04.d) Communication Devices
S04d.1) 2-way radios
S04d.2) 2-way intercom in most classrooms
S04d.3) Other

Specify


S04.e) Access Restrictions

S04e.1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff
S04e.2) Intrusion Alarm Systems
S04.e3) If yes, where?
S04e3.a) Main building(s) / areas
S04e3.b) Parking lot(s)
S04e3.c) Other
Specify

S04.e4) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)
1 on school days before classes or official school activities began
2 While classes were being held
3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 During class changes
5 immediately after school
6 During after school practice or detention
5 After official activities
6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)
S04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Measure Location or Type of Measure Code
S04a) Walk Through Metal Detectors
If yes, proceed to S04a1 & S04a2; if no, proceed to S04b.
S04a1) If yes, how often?
1 - Daily
2 - 2 to 3 times per week
3 - Weekly
4 - Biweekly
5 - As warranted
6 - Randomly
7 - Never
S04a2)Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)
S04a2.a) Main entry
S04a2.b) Secondary entries
S04a2.c) Other
S04a2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04b) Hand Held Metal Detectors
If yes, proceed to S04b1 & S04b2; if no, proceed to S04c.
S04b1) If yes, how often?
1 - Daily
2 - 2 to 3 times per week
3 - Weekly
4 - Biweekly
5 - As warranted
6 - Randomly
7 - Never
S04b2)Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)
S04b2.a) Main entry
S04b2.b) Secondary entries
S04b2.c) Other
S04b2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04c) Surveillance Cameras
If yes, proceed to S04c1 – S064e3; if no, proceed to S04d.
S04c1)
If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option)
S04c1.a) On school days before classes or official school activities began
S04c1.b) While classes were being held
S04c1.c) During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
S04c1.d) During class changes
S04c1.e) Immediately after school
S04c1.f) During after school practice or detention
S04c1.g) After official activities
S04c1.h) On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)
S04c1.i) Cameras only used as visual detterent
S04c2)If yes, where were the surveillance cameras used? (Answer each option)
S04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior
S04c2.b) Athletic areas
S04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior
S04c2.d) Corridors
S04c2.e) Other
S04c2.e1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04c3)If yes, when were the surveillance cameras monitored? (Answer each option)
S04c3.a) Always
S04c3.b) Occasionally
S04c3.c) After an incident
S04c3.d) Rarely
S04d) Communication Devices
If yes, proceed to S04d1; if no, proceed to S04e.
S04d1) If yes, what types of devices were used? (Answer each option)
S04d1.a) 2-way radios
S04d1.b) 2-way intercom in most classrooms
S04d1.c) Mass text messages
S04d1.d) Mass emails
S04d1.e) Other
S04d1.e.1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04e) Access Restrictions
If yes, proceed to S04e1; if no, proceed to SOC01.
S04e1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff
If yes, proceed to S04e1a; if no, proceed to S04e2.
S04e1.a) If yes, where? (Answer each option)
S04e1.a1) Main building(s) / areas
S04e1.a2) Parking lot(s)
S04e1.a3) Other
S04e1.a3.1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04e2) Intrusion Alarm Systems
If yes, proceed to S04e2a & S04e2b; if no, proceed to SOC01.
S04e2.a) If yes, where? (Answer each option)
S04e2.a1) Main building(s) / areas
S04e2.a2) Parking lot(s)
S04e2.a3) Other
S04e2.a1.1) If Other selected, please specify:
S04e2.b)If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option) S04e2.b1) on school days before classes or official school activities began
S04e2.b2) While classes were being held
S04e2.b3) During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
S04e2.b4) During class changes
S04e2.b5) immediately after school
S04e2.b6) During after school practice or detention
S04e2.b7) After official activities
S04e2.b8) On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)

QUESTIONS about the off-campus school sponsored event



No change. SOC01 Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
SOC01 Our study defines a school associated violent death as a suicide, homicide or legal intervention related death that occurred on school property, on the way to or from school, or at or on the way to or from a school sponsored event. Has this school ever experienced another violent death that meets this definition? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No change. SOC02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services at selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

SOC02. During the time when the event of interest occurred, did the school regularly use paid law enforcement or security services at selected school activities (e.g., athletic and social events, open houses, science fairs)? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*







No change. SOC03a. Please indicate the number of Sworn Law Enforcement Officers used.
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-∞=actual number
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer



SOC02a. Please indicate the number of Sworn Law Enforcement Officers used. _ _ _
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-∞=actual number
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer
No change. SOC03b. Please indicate the Number of Private Security Officers used __Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-∞=actual number
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer
SOC02b. Please indicate the Number of Private Security Officers used _ _ _
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-∞=actual number
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer
Revised to include additional options for whether metal detectors were used randomly. SOC04. Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Measure Location or Type of Measure Code
SOC04.a) Walk Through Metal Detectors

SOC04.a1) If yes, how often?
1 Daily
2 2 to 3 times per week
3 Weekly
4 Biweekly
5 As warranted
6 Never
SOC04.a2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?
SOC04a2.a) Main entry
SOC04a2.b) Secondary entries
SOC04a2.c) Other

Specify

SOC04.b) Hand Held Metal Detectors

SOC04.b1) If yes, how often?
1 Daily
2 2 to 3 times per week
3 Weekly
4 Biweekly
5 As warranted
6 Never
SOC04.b2) Where were the walk through metal detectors used?
SOC04b2.a) Main entry
SOC04b2.b) Secondary entries
SOC04b2.c) Other

Specify


SOC04.c) Surveillance Cameras

SOC04.c1) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)
1 on school days before classes or official school activities began
2 While classes were being held
3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 During class changes
5 immediately after school
6 During after school practice or detention
5 After official activities
6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)
7Cameras only used as visual detterent
SOC04.c2) Where were the surveillance cameras used?

SOC04c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior
SOC04c2.b) Athletic areas
SOC04c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior
SOC04c2.d) Corridors
SOC04c2.e) Other
Specify
SOC04.d) Communication Devices
SOC04d.1) 2-way radios
SOC04d.2) 2-way intercom in most classrooms
SOC04d.3) Other

Specify


SOC04e) Access Restrictions

SOC04e.1) Proximity or card swipe access for staff
SOC04e.2) Intrusion Alarm Systems
SOC04.e3) If yes, where?
SOC04e3.a) Main building(s) / areas
SOC04e3.b Parking lot(s)
SOC04e3.c) Other
Specify

SOC04.e4) If yes, When were they used? (Check all that apply)
1 on school days before classes or official school activities began
2 While classes were being held
3 During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 During class changes
5 immediately after school
6 During after school practice or detention
5 After official activities
6 On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)











Were any of the following security measures in use at the time of this event? Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Measure Location or Type of Measure Code
SOC03a) Walk Through Metal Detectors
If yes, proceed to SOC03a1 & SOC03a2; if no, proceed to SOC03b.
SOC03a1)
If yes, how often?
1 - Daily
2 - 2 to 3 times per week
3 - Weekly
4 - Biweekly
5 - As warranted
6 - Randomly
7 - Never
SOC03a2)Where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)
SOC03a2.a) Main entry
SOC03a2.b) Secondary entries
SOC03a2.c) Other
SOC03a2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03b) Hand Held Metal Detectors
If yes, proceed to SOC03b1 & SOC03b2; if no, proceed to SOC03c.
SOC03b1)If yes, how often?
1 - Daily
2 - 2 to 3 times per week
3 - Weekly
4 - Biweekly
5 - As warranted
6 - Randomly
7 - Never
SOC03b2)If yes, where were the walk through metal detectors used? (Answer each option)
SOC03b2.a) Main entry
SOC03b2.b) Secondary entries
SOC03b2.c) Other
SOC03b2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03c) Surveillance Cameras
If yes, proceed to SOC03c1 - SOC03c3; if no, proceed to SOC03d.
SOC03c1)
If yes, When were they used? (Answer each option)
1 - On school days before classes or official school activities began
2 - While classes were being held
3 - During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 - During class changes
5 - Immediately after school
6 - During after school practice or detention
7 - After official activities
8 - On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)
9 - Cameras only used as visual detterent
SOC03c2)If yes, where were the surveillance cameras used? (Answer each option)
SOC03c2.a) Entry/exit areas – exterior
SOC03c2.b) Athletic areas
SOC03c2.c) Entry/exit areas – interior
SOC03c2.d) Corridors
SOC03c2.e) Other
SOC03c2.e1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03d) Communication Devices
If yes, proceed to SOC03.d1; if no, proceed to SOC03e.
SOC03d1 If yes, what types of devices were used? (Answer each option)
SOC03d1.a) 2-way radios
SOC03d1.b) 2-way intercom in most classrooms
SOC03d1.c) Mass text messages
SOC03d1.d) Mass emails
SOC03d1.e) Other
SOC03d1.e1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03e) Access Restrictions
If yes, proceed to SOC03e1; if no, proceed to SOC03f.
SOC03e1)Proximity or card swipe access for staff
SOC03e2)If yes, where? (Answer each option)
SOC03e2.a) Main building(s) / areas
SOC03e2.b) Parking lot(s)
SOC03e2.c) Other
SOC03e2.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03f) Intrusion Alarm Systems
If yes, proceed to SOC03f1 & SOC03f2; if no, proceed to E01.
SOC03f1)
If yes, where? (Answer each option)
SOC03e4.a) Main building(s) / areas
SOC03e4.b) Parking lot(s)
SOC03e4.c) Other
SOC03e4.c1) If Other selected, please specify:
SOC03f2) If yes, when were they used? (Answer each option)
1 - On school days before classes or official school activities began
2 - While classes were being held
3 - During lunch, recess, or other breaks,
4 - During class changes
5 - Immediately after school
6 - During after school practice or detention
5 - After official activities
6 - On days when no classes or school events were held (e.g., weekends, holidays, or official school breaks)











































QUESTIONS about the event



No change. E01. Where on the campus did the injury event occur? _ _
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable locations
Location Code
01= in a classroom
02= in a hallway
03= in a cafeteria
04= in a gymnasium
05= in a locker room
06= in an office
07= in a stairwell
08= in a restroom
09= in a break room or lounge
10= in an auditorium
11= on campus lawn or gardens
12= on sporting fields or playground
13= in a parking lot
14= in a driveway
15= at a bus pickup or drop off point
66= other indoor location Specify.
67= other outdoor location Specify
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer
E01. Where on the campus did the injury event occur?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)
Location Code
E01a) in a classroom
E01b) in a hallway
E01c) in a cafeteria
E01d) in a gymnasium
E01e) in a locker room
E01f) in an office
E01g) in a stairwell
E01h) in a restroom
E01i) in a break room or lounge
E01j) in an auditorium
E01k) on campus lawn or gardens
E01l) on sporting fields or playground
E01m) in a parking lot
E01n) in a driveway
E01o) at a bus pickup or drop off point
E01p) other indoor location
E01p1) If Other selected, please specify:
E01q) other outdoor location
E01q1) If Other selected, please specify:
E01r) not applicable
E01s) unknown
E01t) refused to answer

No change. E02. Where did the off-campus injury event occur? _ _
Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros
01= on the street, sidewalk, footpath
02= on a bus or public transport vehicle
03= waiting for or getting on or off a bus or public transport vehicle
04= in a privately-owned vehicle / car
05= on private property (specify________________________)
06= at a sporting complex (pool, stadium, off campus gym, rec center etc…)
66= other (specify.........................................................................)
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer

E02. Where did the off-campus injury event occur? _ _
Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros
01= on the street, sidewalk, footpath
02= on a bus or public transport vehicle
03= waiting for or getting on or off a bus or public transport vehicle
04= in a privately-owned vehicle / car
05= on private property (E02a: If Private property selected, specify ......................)
06= at a sporting complex (pool, stadium, off campus gym, rec center etc…)
66= other (E02b: If Other selected, please specify:................................)
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer
No Change - Numbering of response options was corrected. E03. Which of the following best describes the context in which the injury event occurred? _ _
Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros
01= on a day when no classes or school events were held (e.g., a weekend, holiday, or an official school break)
02= on a school day before classes began
03= while classes were being held
04= during a school assembly
04= on a school day during lunch, recess or other break, including class changes
05= immediately after school
06= on a school day during after-school practice or detention
07= on a school day after official activities
08= at a school sporting activity
09= at another official school-sponsored activity
10= on the way to or from a school-sponsored activity
66= other (specify..............................................................................)
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer


E03. Which of the following best describes the context in which the injury event occurred? _ _
Read options; code written responses later; code leading zeros
01= on a day when no classes or school events were held (e.g., a weekend, holiday, or an official school break)
02= on a school day before classes began
03= while classes were being held
04= during a school assembly
05= on a school day during lunch, recess or other break, including class changes
06= immediately after school
07= on a school day during after-school practice or detention
08= on a school day after official activities
09= at a school sporting activity
10= at another official school-sponsored activity
11= on the way to or from a school-sponsored activity
66= other (E03a: If Other selected, please specify:..................................)
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer
Revised to include additional motives. See LE 2015, item number E04. E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.

Motive Code
a) single suicide
b) suicide pact
c) drug related
d) gang related
e) robbery, attempted robbery
f) rape, attempted sex crime
g) dispute over money or property
h) dispute over romantic relationship
i) dispute related to sporting event
j) dispute, other or unspecified
k) racially or hate crime motivated
l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel
m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime
n) expressed act of terrorism
o) random victim
p) victim was a bystander
q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim
r) other
specif y


E04. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)

Motive Code
E04a) single suicide
E04b) suicide pact
E04c) drug related
E04d) gang related
E04e) robbery, attempted robbery
E04f) rape, attempted sex crime
E04g) dispute over money or property
E04h) dispute over romantic relationship
E04i) dispute related to sporting event
E04j) dispute, other or unspecified
E04k) racially or hate crime motivated
E04l) victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel
E04m) victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime
E04n) act of terrorism
E04o) random victim
E04p) victim was a bystander
E04q) victim was intervener assisting a crime victim
E04r) mimicking a video game, tv, movie, or other violent media
E04s) media-related coverage of a similar event (e.g., violence contagion)
E04t) other
E04t1) If Other selected, please specify

No change. E05. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between the principles, etc.
Code later
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E05. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between those involved, etc.
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No change. E06. What was the method of fatal injury?
Read options;
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable methods used

Method Code
01= firearm Specify
02= knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
03= beaten with club, bat, pipe, chain, or other object
04= beaten, no weapon used
05= motor vehicle
06= hanging/strangulation/asphyxiation by hanging
07= poisoning, solid or liquid
08= asphyxiation by gas
09= other asphyxiation
66= other Specify
77= not applicable
88= unknown
99= refused to answer
E06. What was the method of fatal injury?
Read options;
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; (answer each option)

Method Code
E06a) firearm
E06a1) If Other selected, please specify
E06b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
E06c) beaten with club, bat, pipe, chain, or other object
E06d) beaten, no weapon used
E06e) motor vehicle
E06f) hanging/strangulation/asphyxiation by hanging
E06g) poisoning, solid or liquid
E06h) asphyxiation by gas
E06i) other asphyxiation
E06j) other
E06j1) If Other selected, please specify
E06k) not applicable
E06l) unknown
E06m) refused to answer
Revised to include area for additional specification on options. E07. After a tragedy such as this people look for things, such as comments, notes, threats, or actions that took place prior to the incident that could have signaled a potential risk for this type of behavior. Which of the following did any of the offenders, or victims in the case of suicide, leave as signs that they were considering this action? Please include as many signs as you can think of even if they were things that no one could have recognized as a sign at the time they happened.
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Code all applicable signs.

Sign Code
{E07a} notes
{E07b} journal entry
{E07c} social media (e.g. blogs, Twitter, wall postings on social networking sites)
{E07d} verbal threats___
{E07e} electronic media (e.g., email messages, IM, or texts via cellphone, voice mail, video, ect.)
{E07f} other actions (e.g., playful suggestion that person might commit act, voiced suicidal thoughts)
Specify


E07. After a tragedy such as this people look for things, such as comments, notes, threats, or actions that took place prior to the incident that could have signaled a potential risk for this type of behavior. Which of the following did any of the offenders, or victims in the case of suicide, leave as signs that they were considering this action? Please include as many signs as you can think of even if they were things that no one could have recognized as a sign at the time they happened.
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (answer each option)

Sign Code
{E07a} notes
{E07a1} If yes, specify:
{E07b} journal entry
{E07b1} If yes, specify:
{E07c} social media (e.g. blogs, Twitter, wall postings on social networking sites)
{E07c1} If yes, specify
{E07d} verbal threats
{E07d1} If yes, specify
{E07e} electronic media (e.g., email messages, IM, or texts via cellphone, voice mail, video etc..)
{E07e1} If yes, specify
{E07f} other actions (e.g., playful suggestion that person might commit act, voiced suicidal thoughts)
{E07f1} If yes, specify
No change. E08. Did anyone know about the possibility of this event before it happened?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (specify..................................................................................... )
2=no*
7=not applicable
9=unknown/refused to answer

E08. Did anyone know about the possibility of this event before it happened?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (E08a. If yes, please specify _________________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
9=unknown/refused to answer*

Revised - added space for perspectives of up to 4 bystanders to be entered. See LE 2015, E09. E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?
Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders.

E09a.
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E09. What information was known by the bystander(s) in advance of the attack?
Instructions: Capture information for up to five bystanders
E09a. Code later
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E09b. Code later
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E09c. Code later
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E09d. Code later
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E09e. Code later
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No change. E10. What relationship did the bystander have to the perpetrator(s)?
Read options; code written responses later

E10a. Bystander #1
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10b. Bystander #2
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10c. Bystander #3
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10d. Bystander #4
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10e. Bystander #5
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10. What relationship did the bystander have to the perpetrator(s)?
Read options; code written responses later

E10a. Bystander #1
01= relatives (E10a1) specify.............)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (E10a2)specify.............)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10b. Bystander #2
01= relatives (E10b1) specify.............)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (E10b2)specify.............)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10c. Bystander #3
01= relatives (E10c1) specify.............)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (E10c2)specify.............)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10d. Bystander #4
01= relatives (E10d1) specify.............)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (E10d2)specify.............)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

E10e. Bystander #5
01= relatives (E10e1) specify.............)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (E10e2)specify.............)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No change. E11. Did the bystander share the information he or she learned of the planned violence with
others?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (specify................................................................................... )
2=no
7=not applicable
9=unknown/refused to answer
E11. Did the bystander share the information he or she learned of the planned violence with others?
Do NOT read options
1= (E11a. If yes, please specify ________________________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
9=unknown/refused to answer*
No change. E12. With whom was this information shared?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.

Code
01=no one
02=parents
03=other family
04=peers
05=school staff
06=other medical/mental health professional
66=other Specify
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
E12. With whom was this information shared?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (answer each option)

Code
{E11b1} no one
{E11b2} parents
{E11b3} other family
{E11b4} peers
{E11b5} school staff
{E11b6} other medical/mental health professional
{E11b7} other
{E11b7a} If Other selected, please specify
{E11b8} not applicable
{E11b9} unknown
{E11b10} refused to answer
QUESTIONS about the Victim



Eliminated Question CaseID. Case ID Number _ _ _ _ _ To be assigned by study coordinator, record 5-digit number

No change. V01. How many victims were fatally injured in this event? _ _ Write in actual number V01. How many victims were fatally injured in this event? _ _ Write in actual number
Revised - add word "Identification" V01a. Victim Number _ Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector. V01a. Victim Identification Number _ Number for this victim, is assigned by the primary data collector.
No change. V02. What was the date of the injury event? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)

V02. What was the date of the injury event? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
No change. V03. What was the time of the injury event? _ _ _ _ Record in military time
V03. What was the time of the injury event? _ _: _ _ Record in military time
No change. V04. What was the date of death?
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
V04. What was the date of death? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
No change. V05. What was this victim's date of birth?
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

V05. What was this victim's date of birth? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
No change. V06. What was this victim's age in years at the time of death? _ _
01-∞=actual age in years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

V06. What was this victim's age in years at the time of death? _ _ _Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01-∞=actual age in years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No change. V07. What was this victim's gender? _ _
1=male
2=female
3=transgender
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

V07. What was this victim's gender? _ _ Do NOT read options
1=male
2=female
3=transgender
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No change. V08. What was the victim's race? _ _
1 White
2 Black or African American
3 American Indian or Alaska Native
4 Asian Indian
5 Chinese
6 Filipino
7 Japanese
8 Korean
9 Vietnamese
10 Other Asian
11 Native Hawaiian
12 Guamanian or Chamorro
13 Samoan
14 Other Pacific Islander
15 Other (Specify) ______________
88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown
99 Refused to Answer
V08. What was the victim's race? _ _ Do NOT read Options
1 White
2 Black or African American
3 American Indian or Alaska Native
4 Asian Indian
5 Chinese
6 Filipino
7 Japanese
8 Korean
9 Vietnamese
10 Other Asian
11 Native Hawaiian
12 Guamanian or Chamorro
13 Samoan
14 Other Pacific Islander
15 Other (V08a. If Other selected, please specify: _________________ )
88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown
99 Refused to Answer
Revised - options reworded in order to capture multiple responses to question. See LE 2015, question O07. V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin? _
(One or more categories may be selected)
1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
3 Yes, Puerto Rican
4 Yes, Cuban
5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
8 Unknown if victim is of Hispanic or Latino origin
9 Refused to Answer
V09. Was this victim of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected)
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no
Code
{V09a} Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
{V09b} Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
{V09c} Puerto Rican
{V09d} Cuban
{V09e} Another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
{V09f} Unknown
{V09g} Refused to Answer
No change. V10. Which of the following best describes the victim's family structure/living arrangements at the time of death? _ _
01= two-parent nuclear family
02= single parent household
03= lives with adult relative other than parent
04= lives with legal guardian
05= lives independently
06= foster care
07= residential institution
66= other (specify:...................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V10. Which of the following best describes the victim's family structure/living arrangements at the time of death? _ _ Read options
01= two-parent nuclear family
02= single parent household
03= lives with adult relative other than parent
04= lives with legal guardian
05= lives independently
06= foster care
07= residential institution
66= other (V10a: If Other selected, please specify: ¬¬¬¬¬¬_________________ )
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No change. V11. Individuals often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the victim associated with any distinct peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused




V11. Individuals often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the victim associated with any distinct peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused*





No change. V11a. What group(s) were they affiliated with?
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V11a. If yes, what group(s) were they affiliated with?
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No change. V12. In the year prior to this event, did the victim leave an existing peer group?
1=yes Specify____________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V12. In the year prior to this event, did the victim leave an existing peer group?
1=yes (V12a. If yes, please specify _______________________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No change. V13 In the year prior to this event, did the victim join a new peer group?
1=yes Specify____________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V13 In the year prior to this event, did the victim join a new peer group?
1=yes (V13a. If yes, please specify _______________________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No change. V14. Did the victim use alcohol or drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer



V14. Did the victim use alcohol or other drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No change. V14a. What types of substances did the victim use?
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V14a. If yes, what types of substances did the victim use?
Code later
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Revised - word changed from "death" to " the fatal Incident" for consistency purposes. See LE 2015, question V15. V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V15. Was there evidence that the victim was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the fatal incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised - word changed from "death" to "fatal Incident" for consistency purposes. See LE 2015, question V16. V16. At the time of death, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V16. At the time of the fatal incident, was the victim perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

No Change in question - renumbered as V17. V17. Was the victim carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
V17. Was the victim carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V17a. V18. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this victim carrying?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Weapon Code
a) firearm Specify
b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
c) bat, pipe, chain, or other object
d) rope or wire
e) other Specify


V17a. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this victim carrying? Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Weapon Code
{O17a1} firearm
{O17a1.1} If firearm selected, please specify
{O17a2} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
{O17a3} bat, pipe, chain, or other object
{O17a4} rope or wire
{O17a5} other
{O17a5.1} If other selected, please specify
No Change in question - renumbered as V17b V19. Where did this victim obtain these weapons?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Weapons source Code
a) from home specify weapon
b) from friend or relative outside household specify weapon
c) purchased for himself/herself specify weapon
d) stolen specify weapon
e) home-made weapon
f) weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used object in environment as weapon)
g) from the victim specify weapon
h) other _ specify weapon


V17b. Where did this victim obtain these weapons?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Weapons source Code
{O17b1} from home
{O17b1.1} specify weapon
{O17b2} from friend or relative outside household
{O17b2.1} specify weapon
{O17b3} purchased for himself/herself
{O17b3.1} specify weapon
{O17b4} stolen
{O17b4.1} specify weapon
{O17b5} home-made weapon
{O17b6} weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in
environment / used object in environment as weapon}
{O17b7} from the victim
{O17b7.1} specify weapon
No Change in question - renumbered as V18. V20. What was the highest grade or year of school this victim completed?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-12=last completed grades K-12
13=high school equivalency (GED)
14=some college or trade school
15=college graduate or more
16=never attended
66=other (specify...............................................................................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V18. What was the highest grade or year of school this victim completed?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-12=last completed grades K-12
13=high school equivalency (GED)
14=some college or trade school
15=college graduate or more
16=never attended
66=other (V18a: If Other selected, please specify: ________________ )
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

No Change in question - renumbered as V19. V21. What was the victim's affiliation with the school associated with this death?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01=a student at this school
02=former student at this school
03=a student at another school
04=a teacher at this school*
05=administrator at this school*
06=other staff at this school*
07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*
08=family member of a student*
09=family member of staff member
10=resident of surrounding community*
11=not associated with the school or community*
12=unidentified victim*
66=other* (specify..........................................................................)
77=not applicable*
88=unknown*
99=refused to answer*
V19. What was the victim's affiliation with the school associated with this death?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01=a student at this school
02=former student at this school
03=a student at another school
04=a teacher at this school*
05=administrator at this school*
06=other staff at this school*
07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*
08=family member of a student*
09=family member of staff member
10=resident of surrounding community*
11=not associated with the school or community*
12=unidentified victim*
66=other* (V19a: If Other selected, please specify: ......................................)
77=not applicable*
88=unknown*
99=refused to answer*

No Change in question - renumbered as V20. V22 How many years had the victim attended his or her school?
Do NOT read options; code leading zeros
00=less than one school year
01-12=number of years
13=more than 12 years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V20 How many years had the victim attended his or her school?
Do NOT read options; code leading zeros
00=less than one school year
01-12=number of years
13=more than 12 years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as V21. V23. What extracurricular activities was the victim involved in?
To be coded later
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V21. What extracurricular activities was the victim involved in?
To be coded later
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Revised wording of question to only before the incident, as victim would be deceased after incident. Imminent crises captured by another question. See LE 2015 question V22. V24. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*



V22. Did the victim experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V22a. V24a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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V22a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.
Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as V23. V25. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

V23. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V24a. V25a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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V23a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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Revised wording of question to only before the incident, as victim would be deceased after incident. Imminent crises captured by another question. See LE 2015 question V24. V26 Did any the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident?

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

V24 Did the victim experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V24a. V26a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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V24a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as V25. V27. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

V25. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V25a. V27a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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V25a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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Revised - rephrased time-frame of question, as victim would be deceased after incident. Imminent crises captured by another question. .See LE 2015, question V26. V28. Did any the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*



V26. Did the victim experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident? _

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V26a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V27.
No Change V28a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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V26a Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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No Change V29. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*




V27. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V27a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V28.
No Change V29a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.
Code later
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V27a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later

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New Question - Added to capture whether a relationship-related crisis was experienced prior to the incident.

V28. Did the victim experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before the incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V28a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V29.
New Question - Added to capture the context of the relationship-related crisis experienced prior to the incident.

V28a Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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New Question - Added to capture whether a relationship-related crisis was imminent within two weeks of the incident.

V29. Was a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

If yes, proceed to V29a;
*If answer is 2 -9, skip to Question V30.
New Question - Added to capture the context of the imminent relationship-related crisis.

V29A. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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Revised to include additional behaviors. See LE 2015, item number V30. V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{V30a} disobeying authority figure
{V30b} namecalling, taunting, or teasing peers
V30b.1 Face to face?
V30b.2 Using Electronic means?
{V30c} Verbal threats
{V30d} sent written threats
{V30e} sent electronic threats
{V30f} Bullied peers
{V30f} physically threatened peers
{V30g} physically fought with peers
{V30h} damaged another's personal property
{V30i} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{V30j}stole another's personal property
{V30k} truancy (skipped school)
{V30l} possessed / used illegal substances
{V30m}possessed a weapon
V30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the victim engage in any of the following behaviors?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{V30a} disobeying authority figure
{V30b} name-calling, taunting, or teasing peers
If yes, please complete V30b.1 & V30b.2:
V30b.1 Face to face?
V30b.2 Using Electronic means? (e.g., phone, computer)
{V30c} Verbal threats
{V30d} sent written threats
{V30e} sent electronic threats
{V30f} Bullied peers
{V30g} physically threatened peers
{V30h} physically fought with peers
{V30i} damaged another's personal property
{V30j} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{V30k} stole another's personal property
{V30l} truancy (skipped school)
{V30m} possessed / used illegal substances
{V30n} possessed a weapon
{V30o} physically threatened an authority figure

No Change V31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this individual victimized in any of the following ways?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Type Code
{V31.a} called names by peers
{V31.b} bullied by peers
{V31.c} had personal property damaged or stolen
{V31.d}verbally threatened by peers
{V31.e}received written threats
{V31.f} electronic threats
{V31.g}physically threatened by peers
{V31.h}physically assaulted by peers
V31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this individual victimized in any of the following ways?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Type Code
{V31a} called names by peers
{V31b} bullied by peers
{V31c} had personal property damaged or stolen
{V31d} verbally threatened by peers
{V31e} received written threats
{V31f} electronic threats
{V31g} physically threatened by peers
{V31h} physically assaulted by peers

Revised. - expanded question to include additional services and specification. See LE 2015, item number V32. V32 At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer

V32 At the time of the event, did this victim have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem?
Do not read options
1=yes (V32a. If yes, please specify. ____________________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - two items removed reflecting behaviors. See LE 2015, item number V33. V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services? Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Services Code
{ V33a} guidance counseling / advising
{ V33b} psychological counseling
{V33c} Psychiatric or mental health services
{V33d} social services
{V33e} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities)
{V33f} other services
Specify


V33. In the year prior to this event, did this victim receive any of the following services?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Services Code
{V33a} guidance counseling / advising
{V33b} social services
{V33c} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities, such as a formal school psychoeducational evaluation)
{V33d} other services
{V33d.1} If Other selected, please specify:



No Change V34. In the year prior to this event, was this victim ever treated for depression?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V34. In the year prior to this event, was this victim ever treated for depression?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised. - wording added to include example of professional treatment and question renumbered as V35. V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V35. Had the victim ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as V35a. V36. If yes, What specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?
To be coded later
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V35a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?
To be coded later
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New Question - Added to capture the type of setting in which the alleged offender was treated for mental health problems.

V35b In what type of setting were they treated?
To be coded later
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No Change in question - renumbered as V36. V37. Did this victim have a documented family history of .....
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Code
{V37.a} alcoholism
{V37.b} drug abuse
{V37.c} intimate partner violence
{V37.d} sexual violence
{V37.e}attempted / completed suicide
{V37.f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)
V36. Did this victim have a documented family history of ....
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)
Code
{V36a} alcoholism
{V36b} drug abuse
{V36c} intimate partner violence
{V36d} sexual violence
{V36e} attempted / completed suicide
{V36f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)


No Change in question - renumbered as V37. V38. Did this victim suffer
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Code
{V38.a} physical child abuse
{V38.b} sexual child abuse
{V38.c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child
{V38.d} neglect
{V38.e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence
{V38.f} victimization in sexual violence
V37. Did this victim suffer
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)
Code
{V37a} physical child abuse
{V37b} sexual child abuse
{V37c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child
{V37d} neglect
{V37e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence
{V37f} victimization in sexual violence

No Change in question - renumbered as V38. V39. To the best of your knowledge, did this victim have a suspected family history of .....
Read only those options not confirmed above, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Code
{V39.1} alcoholism
{V39.2} drug abuse
{V39.3} intimate partner violence
{V39.4} sexual violence
{V39.5}attempted / completed suicide
{V39.6} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)
V38. To the best of your knowledge, did this victim have a suspected family history of ....
Read only those options not confirmed above, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Code
{V38a} alcoholism
{V38b} drug abuse
{V38c} intimate partner violence
{V38d} sexual violence
{V38e} attempted / completed suicide
{V38f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)

No Change in question - renumbered as V39. V40. Which of the following situations best describes this victim's death?
Read options; code leading zero
01= single victim suicide*
02= multiple victim suicide*
03= single victim homicide; unknown number of offenders
04= single victim homicide; single offender
05= single victim homicide; multiple offenders
06= multiple victim homicide; unknown number of offenders
07= multiple victim homicide; single offender
08= multiple victim homicide; multiple offenders
09= combination murder/suicide
10= intention undetermined
66= other (specify........................................................................................................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V39. Which of the following situations best describes this victim's death?
Read options; code leading zero
01= single victim suicide*
02= multiple victim suicide* (i.e., suicide pact)
03= single victim homicide; unknown number of offenders
04= single victim homicide; single offender
05= single victim homicide; multiple offenders
06= multiple victim homicide; unknown number of offenders
07= multiple victim homicide; single offender
08= multiple victim homicide; multiple offenders
09= combination murder/suicide
10= intention undetermined
66= other (V39a: If Other selected, please specify...................................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
New Question - Added to capture information on whether the victim ever engaged in non-suicidal self harm

V40. Did the victim ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
New Question - Added to identify to whom self-harm behavior may have been reported.

V40a.. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)

Code
{V40a1} no one
{V40a2} parents
{V40a3} other family
{V40a4} peers
{V40a5} school staff
{V40a6} other medical/mental health professional
{V40a7} other
{V40a7a} If Other selected, please specify:
{V40a8} not applicable
{V40a9} unknown
{V40a10} refused to answer
New Question - Added to capture information on what actions the school took in response to reports of victim's self-harm behavior

V40b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?
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No Change V41. Do you have any knowledge that this victim had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Signs Code
{V41.a} Thoughts/threats of suicide
{V41.b} Plans of suicide
{V41.c} Previous suicide attempts
V41. Do you have any knowledge that this victim had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)

Signs Code
{V41a} Thoughts/threats of suicide
{V41b} Plans of suicide
{V41c} Previous suicide attempts

No Change in question - renumbered as V41d. V42. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.

Code
01=no one
02=parents
03=other family
04=peers
05=school staff
06=other medical/mental health professional
66=other Specify
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V41d. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.

Code
{V41d1} no one
{V41d2} parents
{V41d3} other family
{V41d4} peers
{V41d5} school staff
{V41d6} other medical/mental health professional
{V41d7} other
{V41d7a}: If Other selected, please specify
{V41d8} not applicable
{V41d9} unknown
{V41d10} refused to answer

No Change in question - renumbered as V41e. V43. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?
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V41e. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?
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No Change in question - renumbered as V42. V44. Did perceptions about the victim being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their victimization?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V42. Did perceptions about the victim being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their victimization?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as V43. V45. Were there any victims that suffered nonfatal injuries at the time of this event?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no* (insert prompt to skip the next set of questions)
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
V43. Were there any victims that suffered nonfatal injuries at the time of this event?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as V43a. V46. How many persons suffered non-fatal injuries at the time of this event?
01-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V43a. How many persons suffered non-fatal injuries at the time of this event?
01-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as V43b. V47. How many victims that suffered nonfatal injuries required hospital admission?
00-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries that required hospital admission
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
V43b. How many victims that suffered non-fatal injuries required hospital admission?
00-##=actual number of nonfatal injuries that required hospital admission
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as V44. V48. How many alleged offenders were responsible for the victim's death?
Do NOT read options (PROBE: alleged offender = legally charged as offender)
0=none, death was self-inflicted
1-5=actual number of offenders*
6=more than 5*
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
V44. How many alleged offenders were responsible for the victim's death?
Do NOT read options (PROBE: alleged offender = legally charged as offender)
0=none, death was self-inflicted
1-5=actual number of offenders*
6=more than 5*
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
QUESTIONS about Alleged Offender



No Change CaseID Case ID Number
Case number is assigned by study coordinator.
_ _ _ _ _
CaseID Case ID Number _ _ _ _ Case number is assigned by study coordinator.
No Change O01. How many alleged offenders were officially charged for this incident?
Write in actual number.
_ _
O01. How many alleged offenders were officially charged for this incident? _ _ Write in actual number.
No Change O01a. Offender Number
Number for this offender is assigned by the primary data collector.
O01a. Offender Number _ Number for this alleged offender is assigned by the primary data collector
No Change O02. What was this alleged offender's date of birth?
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros, code four-digit years
_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

O02. What was this alleged offender's date of birth? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros, code four-digit years
Revised age to 3 digit field to allow 100 years of age. O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death?_ _
01-∞=actual age in years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O03. What was this alleged offender's age in years at time of victim's death? _ _ _
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01-100=actual age in years
777=not applicable
888=unknown
999=refused to answer
No Change O04. What was this alleged offender's gender?
1=male
2=female
3=transgender
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O04. What was this alleged offender's gender?
Do NOT read options
1=male
2=female
3=transgender
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change O05. What was this alleged offender's race?
1 White
2 Black or African American
3 American Indian or Alaska Native
4 Asian Indian
5 Chinese
6 Filipino
7 Japanese
8 Korean
9 Vietnamese
10 Other Asian
11 Native Hawaiian
12 Guamanian or Chamorro
13 Samoan
14 Other Pacific Islander
15 Other (Specify) ______________
88 Unknown—a person’s race is unknown
99 Refused to Answer
O05. What was this alleged offender's race?
Do NOT read options
1 =White
2 =Black or African American
3 =American Indian or Alaska Native
4 =Asian Indian
5 =Chinese
6=Filipino
7=Japanese
8=Korean
9=Vietnamese
10=Other Asian
11=Native Hawaiian
12=Guamanian or Chamorro
13=Samoan
14=Other Pacific Islander
15=Other (O05a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)
88 =Unknown—a person’s race is unknown
99=Refused to Answer
Revised - options reworded in order to capture multiple responses to question. See LE 2015, question O07. O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a ,or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected) origin?
1 Not Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
2 Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
3 Yes, Puerto Rican
4 Yes, Cuban
5 Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
9 Unknown if elder is of Hispanic or Latino origin
O06. Was this alleged offender of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin?
(One or more categories may be selected)? Do NOT read options
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no
Code
{O06a} Hispanic or Latino/a or Spanish origin
{O06b} Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano/a
{O06c} Puerto Rican
{O06d} Cuban
{O06e} Another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
{O06f} Unknown
{O06g} Refused to answer
No Change O07. Which of the following best describes this alleged offender's family structure or living arrangements at the time of the victim's death?
01= two-parent nuclear family
02= single parent household
03= lives with adult relative other than parent
04= lives with legal guardian
05= lives independently
06= foster care
07= residential institution
66= other (specify:...................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O07. Which of the following best describes this alleged offender's family structure or living arrangements at the time of the victim's death?
Read options
01= two-parent nuclear family
02= single parent household
03= lives with adult relative other than parent
04= lives with legal guardian
05= lives independently
06= foster care
07= residential institution
66= other (O07a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change O08. Had this alleged offender ever been arrested before the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O08. Had this alleged offender ever been arrested before the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change O09. Had this alleged offender ever been charged with a crime before the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer





O09. Had this alleged offender ever been charged with a crime before the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change O09a. What types of charges did the alleged offender face?
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O09a. What types of charges did the alleged offender face?
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No Change O09b. Which charges resulted in convictions?
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O09b. Which charges resulted in convictions?
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No Change O10. Youth often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the alleged offender associated with any distinct peer group?
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused




O10. Youth often affiliate with distinct peer groups. To your knowledge, was the alleged offender associated with any distinct peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused*
No Change O10a. What group(s) were they affiliated with?
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O10a. What group(s) were they affiliated with?
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Revised. - wording added "alleged" and question renumbered as O10b. O11 In the year prior to this event, did the offender leave an existing peer group?
1=yes Specify _________________________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer



O10b. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender leave an existing peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O10b1. If yes, please specify ____________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - wording added "alleged" and question renumbered as O10c. O12 In the year prior to this event, did the offender or join a new peer group?
1=yes Specify_____________
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O10c. In the year prior to this event, did the alleged offender or join a new peer group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O10c1. If yes, please specify _____________________)
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
Revised. - wording change from "death" to "incident" and renumbered to O11. O13. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death?
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer




O11. Did this alleged offender use alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O11a. O13a. What types of substances did the alleged offender use?
Code later
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O11a. If yes, what types of substances did the alleged offender use?
Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O12. O14. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O12. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at the time of the victim's death?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O13. O15. At the time of death, was the alleged offender perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O13. At the time of death, was the alleged offender perceived by self or others to have a problem with, or to be addicted to, alcohol or other drugs?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O14. O16. What was the relationship of this alleged offender to the victim?
code written responses later
01= relatives (specify..................)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (specify......................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O14. What was the relationship of this alleged offender to the victim?
Read options; code written responses later
01= relatives (O14a: If relatives selected, specify relationship________________)
02= romantic partner
03= close friend
04= classmate
05= faculty/staff
06= fellow student at school, but not classmate
07= community / neighborhood acquaintance
08= strangers
66= other (O14b: If Other selected, please specify_______________________)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O15. O17. Was this alleged offender carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*

O15. Was this alleged offender carrying a weapon at the time of the fatal injury?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O15a. O18. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this alleged offender carrying?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Weapon Code
a) firearm Specify
b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
c) bat, pipe, chain, or other object
d) rope or wire
e) other Specify


O15a. At the time of the fatal injury, which of the following types of weapon was this alleged offender carrying? (Answer all options)
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown

Weapon Code
{O15a1} firearm
{O15a1.1} If firearm selected, please specify
{O15a2} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
{O15a3} bat, pipe, chain, or other object
{O15a4} rope or wire
{O15a5} other
{O15a5.1} If other selected, please specify
No Change in question - renumbered as O15b. O19. Where did this alleged offender obtain these weapons?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Weapons source Code
a) from home specify weapon
b) from friend or relative outside household specify weapon
c) purchased for himself/herself specify weapon
d) stolen specify weapon
e) home-made weapon
f) weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used object in environment as weapon)
g) from the victim specify weapon
h) other _ specify weapon


O15b. Where did this alleged offender obtain these weapons? (Answer all options)
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown
Weapons source Code
{O15b1} from home
{O15b1.1} specify weapon
{O15b2} from friend or relative outside household
{O15b2.1} specify weapon
{O15b3} purchased for himself/herself
{O15b3.1} specify weapon
{O15b4} stolen
{O15b4.1} specify weapon
{O15b5} home-made weapon
{O15b6} weapon of opportunity (used weapon already present in environment / used
object in environment as weapon}
{O15b7} from the victim
{O15b7.1} specify weapon
{O15b8} other
{O15b8.1} specify weapon
No Change in question - renumbered as O16. O20. What was the highest grade or year of school this alleged offender completed?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-12=last completed grades K-12
13=high school equivalency (GED)
14=some college or trade school
15=college graduate or more
16=never attended
66=other (specify..................)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O16. What was the highest grade or year of school this alleged offender completed?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
00-12=last completed grades K-12
13=high school equivalency (GED)
14=some college or trade school
15=college graduate or more
16=never attended
66=other (O16a: If Other selected, please specify__________________________________)
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O17. O21. What was this alleged offender's affiliation with the school associated with the victim's death?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
01=a student at this school
02=former student at this school
03=a student at another school
04=a teacher at this school*
05=administrator at this school*
06=other staff at this school*
07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*
08=family member of a student*
09family member of staff member
10=resident of surrounding community*
11=not associated with the school or community*
12=unidentified victim*
66=other* (specify............................................................................)
77=not applicable*
88=unknown*
99=refused to answer*
O17. What was this alleged offender's affiliation with the school associated with the victim's death?
Do NOT read options, code leading zero
02=former student at this school
03=a student at another school
04=a teacher at this school*
05=administrator at this school*
06=other staff at this school*
07=security guard or law enforcement officer (SRO)*
08=family member of a student*
09family member of staff member
10=resident of surrounding community*
11=not associated with the school or community*
12=unidentified victim*
66=other* (O17a: If Other selected, please specify_______________________)
77=not applicable*
88=unknown*
99=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O18. O22. For how many years has this alleged offender attended his or her school?
Do NOT read options; code leading zeros
00=less than one school year
01-12=number of years
13=more than 12 years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O18. For how many years has this alleged offender attended his or her school?
Do NOT read options; code leading zeros
00=less than one school year
01-12=number of years
13=more than 12 years
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer

No Change in question - renumbered as O19. O23. What extracurricular activities was this alleged offender involved in at the time of the victim's death?
to be coded later; please note the sources.
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O19. What extracurricular activities was this alleged offender involved in at the time of the victim's death?
to be coded later; please note the sources.
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Revised - rephrased time-frame of question, as imminent crises are captured by another item.See SH 2015, question O20. O24. Did any the offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :

Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*




O20. Did the alleged offender experience any school-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O20a. O24a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced.
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O20a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O21. O25. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident?
If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O21. Was a school-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O21a. O25a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.
Code later
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O21a. Please briefly describe the specific school-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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Revised - rephrased time-frame of question, as imminent crises are captured by another item.See SH 2015, question O22. O26. Did any the offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O22. Did the alleged offender experience any community-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O22a. O26a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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O22a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O23. O27. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident? If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O23. Was a community-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O23a. O27a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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O23a. Please briefly describe the specific community-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O24. O28. Did the alleged offender experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before or after this incident? If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O24. Did the alleged offender experience any family-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O24a. O28a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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O24a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O25. O29. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of the this incident?
If yes, please specify :
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
O25. Was a family-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O25a. O29a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.
Code later
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O25a. Please briefly describe the specific family-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent.
Code later
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New Question - Added to capture whether a relationship-related crisis was experienced prior to the incident.

Q26. Did the alleged offender experience any relationship-related crises or traumatic events during the 2 weeks before this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question - Added to capture the context of the relationship-related crisis experienced prior to the incident.

Q26a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events experienced. Code later
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New Question - Added to capture whether a relationship-related crisis was imminent within two weeks of the incident.

Q27. Was a relationship-related crisis or traumatic event imminent within two weeks of this incident?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question - Added to capture the context of the imminent relationship-related crisis.

O27a. Please briefly describe the specific relationship-related crises or traumatic events that may have been imminent. Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O28. O30. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the alleged offender engage in any of the following behaviors?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{O30.a} disobeying authority figure
{O30.b} namecalling, taunting, or teasing peers
O30b.1 Face to face?
O30b.2 Using Electronic means?
{O30.c} Verbal threats
{O30.d} sent written threats
{O30.e} sent electronic threats
{O30.f} Bullied peers
{O30.f} physically threatened peers
{O30.g} physical fought with peers
{O30.h} damaged another's personal property
{O30.i} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{O30.j}stole another's personal property
{O30.k} truancy (skipped school)
{O30.l} possessed / used illegal substances
{O30.m}possessed a weapon
O28. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event did the alleged offender engage in any of the following behaviors?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Behavior Code
{O28a} disobeying authority figure
{O28b} name-calling, taunting, or teasing peers
If yes to O28b, please complete O28b.1 & O28b.2:
O28b.1 Face to face?
O28b.2 Using Electronic means? (e.g., phone, computer)
{O28c} verbal threats
{O28d} sent written threats
{O28e} sent electronic threats
{O28f} bullied peers
{O28g} physically threatened peers
{O28h} physically fought with peers
{O28i} damaged another's personal property
{O28j} damaged school property (tagging, vandalism etc…)
{O28k} stole another's personal property
{O28l} truancy (skipped school)
{O28m} possessed / used illegal substances
{O28n} possessed a weapon

No Change in question - renumbered as O28. O31. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this alleged offender victimized in any of the following ways?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Type Code
{O31.a} called names by peers
{O31.b} bullied by peers
{O31.c} had personal property damaged or stolen
{O31.d}verbally threatened by peers
{O31.e}received written threats
{O31.f} electronic threats
{O31.g}physically threatened by peers
{O31.h}physically assaulted by peers
O29. To the best of your knowledge, in the 12 months prior to this event was this alleged offender victimized in any of the following ways?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Type Code
{O29a} called names by peers
{O29b} bullied by peers
{O29c} had personal property damaged or stolen
{O29d} verbally threatened by peers
{O29e} received written threats
{O29f} electronic threats
{O29g} physically threatened by peers
{O29h} physically assaulted by peers

Revised. - wording added to include example of types of problems experienced and question renumbered as O30. O32. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O30. At the time of the event, did this alleged offender have a diagnosed Learning Disability, physical disability, or physical health problem?
Do NOT read options
1=yes (O30a: If yes, please specify__________________________________)
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O28. O33. In the year prior to this event, did this alleged offender receive any of the following services?
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Services Code
{O33.a} guidance counseling / advising
{O33.b} psychological counseling
{O33.c} Psychiatric or mental health services
{O33.d} social services
{O33.e} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities)
{O33.f} other services
Specify


O31. In the year prior to this event, did this alleged offender receive any of the following services?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Services Code
{O31a} guidance counseling / advising
{O31b} social services
{O31c} supplemental educational services (including efforts to address learning disabilities), such as a formal school psychoeducational evaluation
{O31d} other services
{O31d.1} If Other selected, please specify



No Change in question - renumbered as O34. O34. In the year prior to this event, was this alleged offender ever treated for depression?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O32. In the year prior to this event, was this alleged offender ever treated for depression?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
Revised. - wording added to include example of professional treatment and question renumbered as O35. O35. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O33. Had the alleged offender ever received professional treatment for any other emotional or mental health problem, such as by a psychiatrist/psychologist? _
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O33a. O35a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?
To be coded later
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O33a. If yes, what specific kinds of emotional or mental health problems were treated?
To be coded later
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New Question - Added to capture the type of setting in which the alleged offender was treated for mental health problems.

O33b. In what type of setting were they treated (e.g., inpatient, outpatient)?
To be coded later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O34. O36. Did this alleged offender have a documented family history of .....
Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.
Code
{O36.a} alcoholism
{O36.b} drug abuse
{O36.c} intimate partner violence
{O36.d} sexual violence
{O36.e}attempted / completed suicide
{O36.f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)
O34. Did this alleged offender have a documented family history of ....
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)
Code
{O34a} alcoholism
{O34b} drug abuse
{O34c} intimate partner violence
{O34d} sexual violence
{O34e} attempted / completed suicide
{O34f} arrests / convictions for violent offenses (e.g., assault, homicide etc…)

No Change in question - renumbered as O35. O37. Did this alleged offender suffer
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Code
{O37.a} physical child abuse
{O37.b} sexual child abuse
{O37.c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child
{O37.d} neglect
{O37.e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence
{O37.f} victimization in sexual violence
O35. Did this alleged offender suffer
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. (Answer all options)
Code
{O35a} physical child abuse
{O35b} sexual child abuse
{O35c} emotional / psychological abuse as a child
{O35d} neglect
{O35e} victimization in intimate partner violence_/ teen dating violence
{O35f} victimization in sexual violence

New Question - Added to capture information on whether alleged offender ever engaged in non-suicidal self harm

O36. Did the alleged offender ever do something to purposely hurt him/herself without wanting to die, such as cutting or burning him/herself on purpose, engaging in the choking game, etc.?
Do not read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
New Question - Added to identify to whom self-harm behavior may have been reported.

O36a. To whom was this self-harm behavior reported? Do not read options (Answer all options)

Code
{O36a1} no one
{O36a2} parents
{O36a3} other family
{O36a4} peers
{O36a5} school staff
{O36a6} other medical/mental health professional
{O36a7} other
{O36a7a} If Other selected, please specify:
{O36a8} not applicable
{O36a9} unknown
{O36a10} refused to answer
New Question - Added to capture information on what actions the school took in response to reports of offender's self-harm behavior

O36b. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this self-harm behavior?
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No Change in question - renumbered as O37. O38. Do you have any knowledge that this alleged offender had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Signs Code
{O38.a} Thoughts/threats of suicide
{O38.b} Plans of suicide
{O38.c} Previous suicide attempts
O37 Do you have any knowledge that this alleged offender had, in the year prior to this event exhibited any of the following signs and symptoms of suicide?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown.

Signs Code
{O37a} Thoughts/threats of suicide
{O37b} Plans of suicide
{O37c} Previous suicide attempts

No Change in question - renumbered as O37d. O39. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.

Code
01=no one
02=parents
03=other family
04=peers
05=school staff
06=other medical/mental health professional
66=other Specify
77=not applicable
88=unknown
99=refused to answer
O37d. To whom was this suicidal behavior reported?
Do not read options; Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 8=unknown. Select all applicable options.

Code
{O37d1} no one
{O37d2} parents
{O37d3} other family
{O37d4} peers
{O37d5} school staff
{O37d6} other medical/mental health professional
{O37d7} other
{O37d7a}) If Other selected, please specify
{O37d8} not applicable
{O37d9} unknown
{O37d10} refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O37e. O40. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior?
To be coded later
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O37e. What, if any, actions were taken in response to this suicidal behavior? To be coded later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O38. O41. Was this alleged offender fatally injured during the event?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O38. Was this alleged offender fatally injured during the event?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no*
7=not applicable*
8=unknown*
9=refused to answer*
No Change in question - renumbered as O39. O42. What was the date of the injury event?
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
O39. What was the date of the injury event? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
No Change in question - renumbered as O40. O43. What was the time of the injury event?
Record in military time
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O40. What was the time of the injury event? _ _: _ _ Record in military time
No Change in question - renumbered as O41. O44. What was the date of death?
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
O41. What was the date of death? _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
Record month/date/year, code leading zeros (code four-digit years)
No Change in question - renumbered as O42. O45. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.

Motive Code
a) single suicide
b) suicide pact
c) alleged offender killed by law enforcement or security personnel
d) alleged offender killed by civilian during commission of a crime
e) other specif y


O42. What were the motives for the fatal injury?
Read options, Coding instructions: 1=yes, 2=no, 7=not applicable, 8=unknown; code all applicable motives.

Motive Code
{O42a} single suicide
{O42b} suicide pact
{O42c} victim killed by law enforcement or security personnel
{O42d} victim killed by civilian during commission of a crime
{O42e} other
{O42e1} If Other selected, please specify:

No Change in question - renumbered as O43. O46. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between the principles, etc.
Code later
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O43. Briefly describe the circumstances of the fatal injury and events leading up to it, including history of prior conflicts between those involved, etc.
Code later
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No Change in question - renumbered as O44. O47. What was the method of fatal injury?

Weapon Code
a) firearm Specify
b) knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
c) bat, pipe, chain, or other object
d) rope or wire
e) other Specify


O44. What was the method of fatal injury?

Weapon Code
{O44a} firearm
{O44a1}) - If firearm selected, please specify
{O44b} knife, razor, box cutter or other blade
{O44c} bat, pipe, chain, or other object
{O44d} rope or wire
{O44e} other
{O44} - If Other selected, please specify

No Change in question - renumbered as O45. O48. Did perceptions about the offender being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their perpetration?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O45. Did perceptions about the alleged offender being gay, bisexual, or transgendered contribute to their perpetration?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O46. O49. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was targeting a specific person or group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O46. Was there evidence that this alleged offender was targeting a specific person or group?
Do NOT read options
1=yes
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
No Change in question - renumbered as O47. O50. Was there another alleged offender, in addition to the one we just discussed, involved in this event?
Do NOT read options
1=yes*
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
O47. Was there another alleged offender, in addition to the one we just discussed, involved in this event?
Do NOT read options
1=yes*
2=no
7=not applicable
8=unknown
9=refused to answer
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