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ERIC Number: EJ1418747
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1045-988X
EISSN: EISSN-1940-4387
Getting Ahead of School Shootings: A Call for Action, Advocacy and Research
Lauren W. Collins; Timothy J. Landrum; Chris A. Sweigart
Preventing School Failure, v68 n2 p167-173 2024
Despite the fact that schools remain incredibly safe spaces for children and youth to spend time, the occurrence of mass school shootings, although rare, is a pressing issue for our society. In this paper we discuss the importance of action, advocacy, and research related to mass school shootings. Specifically, we discuss research-based actions for preventing and responding to mass school shootings, including multi-tiered systems of support, positive behavior interventions and supports, threat assessment, and trauma-informed care. In regard to advocacy, we focus on the need to discontinue ineffective and, in some cases, harmful practices such as zero-tolerance policies. We conclude with an examination of the needed research in this area, with special attention on the use of active shooter drills and firearm legislation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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