Lockdown Drills May Increase Feelings of Safety in Students Exposed to Violence
A new study suggests that lockdown drills, when conducted properly, can help mitigate the negative effects of violence exposure on students' sense of safety.
- The study, involving thousands of students in the Syracuse City School District, found that lockdown drills and training can weaken the relationship between violence exposure and perceived safety.
- Despite the general perception, the research contradicts claims that lockdown drills traumatize children without making them feel safer.
- Students exposed to violence felt less prepared for emergencies, but overall, drills did not significantly change this perception.
- Experts emphasize the importance of conducting drills in a trauma-informed manner to minimize potential psychological impacts.
- The findings highlight the need for further research on the effectiveness of lockdown drills in different settings and their long-term effects on students.
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