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Gun Violence in Schools: Research Brief

Posted on May. 31, 2022, by Teresa Burnett

Gun violence in our classrooms is an ongoing public health crisis which necessitates immediate, preventive actions both inside and beyond our schools; current research does not support that the effectiveness of increased surveillance or crisis-response protocols are effective strategies in preventing gun violence, but does support whole-community responses and proactive school safety measures such as threat assessment programs and mental health supports.

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