School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health

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This consensus study report ebook describes how schools use active shooter drills to prepare students and staff for emergencies. It explains that while these drills can help people know what to do in dangerous situations, they can also cause stress and worry for students. The book gives ideas on how to make these drills safer and less upsetting, so everyone can feel more comfortable while still being prepared.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Mental Health; Students

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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