For Parents and Students Living in School-Shooting-Prone Areas
“Safety doesn’t happen by accident.”
— Common proverb
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Acknowledge the Possibility
With school shootings unfortunately an unavoidable reality in today’s school culture, it’s crucial for parents, children, and teenagers to acknowledge the possibility of such events occurring and know how to respond.
Why Is At-Home Training Important?
Conducting practice drills at home with your child can teach them how to respond and react to an active school shooting — within the fear of the moment.
When facing heart-wrenching, life-risking situations like school shootings, it’s crucial for both you and your child to learn how to manage fear. In these critical moments, this skill can be the lifeline that keeps your child safe from great harm and helps you make rational decisions when faced with the situation.
