Do ‘active shooter’ drills in schools prepare children or frighten them? Experts think it may be the latter and have called for reform.
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Helping Your Kids Cope with Active Shooter Drills
by Julie Tolarby Julie TolarThe prevalence of school shootings has led many schools to conduct active shooter drills. Here’s how parents can help kids cope with these emergency drills.
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Last week, the California town of Santa Clarita was rocked by the news of a shooting at Saugus High School. Three students (including the alleged shooter) were killed in the…
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Children across the US face active shooter drills in school. The Chief of Psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital tells Parentology why this is a problem.
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Law enforcement experts offer tips for parents looking for information on how to keep their families safe if ever find face-to-face with an active shooter.