Citation

Reeping PM, Gobaud AN, Branas CC, Rajan S. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2021; 68(2): 413-426.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2020.12.005

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Schools should be considered safe spaces for children; children need to feel secure in order to grow and learn. This article argues that when a school shooting occurs, the harm goes beyond those who are injured or killed, because the presumption of security is shattered, and the mental and emotional health of the students is threatened. There are many interventions for preventing these attacks at the school, state, and federal levels. This article explores evidence behind some of these interventions and describes the delicate balance in implementing interventions without introducing undue stress and anxiety into a child's everyday life.

Language: en

Keywords

Gun violence; Active shootings; Mass shootings; School safety; School shootings; School violence