Impacts of school shooter drills on the psychological well-being of American K-12 school communities: a social media study - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Impacts of school shooter drills on the psychological well-being of American K-12 school communities: a social media study - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The toll from gun violence in American K-12 schools has escalated over the past 20 years. School administrators face pressure to prepare for possible active shootings, and often do so through drills, which can range from general lockdowns to simulations, involving masked “shooters” and simulated gunfire, and many variations in between. However, the broad and lasting impact of these drills on the well-being of school communities is poorly underst…