Violence in schools is a constant topic in the sensationalist media. Statistics on targeted acts of violence in schools paint a grim picture of everyday school life in Germany. However, the crucial questions remain unanswered: How much violence and bullying is there in schools, and what are the dangers and risks of school shootings? Has violence increased? What are the causes of violence and bullying, and what role do the media play in this? And above all: What can be done against violence and bullying? What prevention programs exist, and which ones have proven particularly effective? This book answers these questions. In addition to a factual interpretation of numbers and facts, the book provides essential knowledge for greater confidence in recognizing, preventing, and responding to crisis situations and threatening behaviors.