Overview

• Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood released mugshots and videos of minors accused of making school shooting threats.
• The sheriff's actions follow a rise in school threats, with 280 reported in Volusia County since the school year began.
• Critics argue that public shaming of minors goes against the principles of juvenile justice and could have negative consequences.
• Supporters believe the tactic could serve as a deterrent, emphasizing the seriousness of making such threats.
• Experts are divided on the effectiveness of this approach, with some expressing concern over potential trauma and ostracism for the children involved.