Paul Privateer, the founder of NoSchoolViolence.org, utilizes Elasticsearch to develop a tool called The Lantern, which aims to identify predictive behavioral patterns in adolescents to prevent school violence. Motivated by his experiences as a professor and the frequent claim that tragedies were unforeseeable, Privateer sought to identify patterns of behaviors such as slipping grades and antisocial tendencies that might serve as early warnings. Recognizing twelve risk factors acknowledged by major organizations like the CDC and the FBI, he and his team used Elasticsearch to manage vast amounts of data from police records and academic journals, allowing them to correlate specific behaviors with potential forms of violence. This approach not only provides a proactive resource for parents and educators but also aims to refine intervention programs as the technology develops, potentially expanding its application to health and academic performance issues.