Uvalde shooting: Echoes of Sandy Hook for responders and parents

• 2022

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• Greg Friese

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This news article describes the similarities between the Uvalde shooting and the Sandy Hook tragedy. It highlights how both events deeply affected responders and parents, bringing back painful memories. The piece also talks about the challenges faced by emergency workers during such crises, emphasizing their emotional toll. Parents are reminded of their fears for their children's safety in schools. The article stresses the importance of learning from past incidents to improve responses in future emergencies, aiming to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child Welfare; Crisis Intervention; Parents; Emergency Responders; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: EMS1

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