The police and school administrators investigated. one student, trisha, told a school counselor that samuel advised her not to come to school that day. he wanted to keep her safe from danger, as she was always nice to him. the police discovered that samuel had purchased the gun illegally from someone on the street and also found a disturbing note in samuel's jacket pocket. in it, he outlined his plan to shoot people and remarked "after today, no one will push me around again! "

problem
a. what conditions might have led up to samuel's decision to commit this crime?

b. what, if anything, could have been done to samuel? were there signs at school or home that he was at risk?

c. are there measures in place at your school to prevent acts of violence from occurring? are additional measures needed? if so, what are they?

Ageneral requirement for informed consent is that no informed consent may include any exculpatory language. exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject’s legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence. which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory language? a. your participation in this research is voluntary. if you choose not to participate, or change your mind later, your decision will not affect your relationship with the researcher or your right to other services that you may be eligible for. b. taking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries. c. the researcher may stop you from taking part in this research without your consent if you experience side effects that make your emotional condition worse. if you become too emotionally distressed during the research, you may have to drop out. d. in the event of any distress you may have related to this research, you will be given access to appropriate resources.