In response to perceived elevation in juvenile crime and school violence, the Clinton Administration signed into law the Gun-Free Schools act of 1994. ... Legal rhetoric and media outlets painted an image of the murderous, impulse driven juvenile, permeating fear throughout American society; juvenile arrests skyrocketed, more juveniles were transferred to adult court than ever before, and previously non-threatening environments became criminalized. ... This increased fear of violence was problematic and many were concerned that the quality of education, as well as the school environment, would...

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