Surviving Violence and Active Shooter Attacks Within the Scholastic Environment: A Guide for Students, Faculty, and Administrators

As the tragic events of recent years have shown, violence and active shooter attacks can occur anywhere, including in schools and other educational settings. Being prepared for these events can help you stay safe and survive if they happen.

This guide provides information and guidance on how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to violence and active shooter attacks within the scholastic environment. It is intended for use by students, faculty, and administrators at all levels of education.

Preventing Violence and Active Shooter Attacks

Survive the Unsurvivable: Surviving Violence and Active Shooter Attacks within the Scholastic Environment.

by Yong Zhao

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The best way to prevent violence and active shooter attacks is to create a safe and supportive school environment. This includes implementing policies and procedures that promote respect for diversity, prevent bullying, and provide support for students who are struggling.

Some specific things that schools can do to prevent violence include:

• Establish clear rules and expectations for student behavior.
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Promote respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Identify and support students who are at risk for violence.
• Implement security measures to deter and respond to threats.

Preparing for Violence and Active Shooter Attacks

In addition to preventing violence, it is also important to be prepared to respond to an active shooter attack. This includes having a plan in place and practicing drills so that everyone knows what to do in the event of an attack.

Some specific things that schools can do to prepare for violence include:

• Develop an emergency response plan.
• Conduct drills and exercises to practice the plan.
• Train staff and students on how to respond to an active shooter attack.
• Provide resources for students and staff who have been affected by violence.

Responding to Violence and Active Shooter Attacks

If an active shooter attack occurs, the most important thing to do is to stay calm and follow the instructions of law enforcement.

Some specific things that you can do to respond to an active shooter attack include:

• If you hear gunshots, run to the nearest safe place and hide.
• Lock the door and barricade the door with furniture or other objects.
• Turn off the lights and silence your phone.
• Stay quiet and avoid making noise.
• If you are confronted by the shooter, do not engage with them.

Resources for Students, Faculty, and Administrators

There are a number of resources available to help students, faculty, and administrators prevent, prepare for, and respond to violence and active shooter attacks. These resources include:

• The National Center for School Crisis and Trauma (NCSCT)
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• The National Rifle Association (NRA)

These resources can provide information on how to develop emergency response plans, conduct drills and exercises, and train staff and students on how to respond to an active shooter attack.

Violence and active shooter attacks are a serious threat to the safety of our schools and communities. By being prepared, we can help to prevent these attacks and protect our students, faculty, and administrators.

Survive the Unsurvivable: Surviving Violence and Active Shooter Attacks within the Scholastic Environment.

by Yong Zhao

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	319 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	25 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE