Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in Schools: Effectively Responding to Incidents of Violence

• 2024

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• Susan Barret; Mauri Friestleben; Kira Mauseth; Susie Meade; Mark Muma; Kacy Shahid

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During this webinar, practitioners shared trauma-informed strategies and approaches for responding to school violence, including gun violence. The webinar starts with a brief presentation on best practices in responding to school violence during a single large-scale incident and when a school experiences ongoing community violence. This is followed by a panel discussion where practitioners share the strategies they have used and the lessons learned based on their experiences with gun violence in schools. The webinar ends with Q & A for the panel.

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Hazard: Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Keywords: Firearms; Safety; Schools; Gun Violence

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA); Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; Minneapolis Public Schools; Seattle University; University of Washington; Heartland Area Education Agency; Georgia Department of Education; Cahokia School District 187

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