Other articles about school safety

The image above is from: School Psychology vs School Counseling: What’s the Difference?

1. This article makes the claim that the members of a school staff shouldn't try to establish security through "Physical means" in which they'd try to use as much of their own authority or power as possible, by doing things such as carrying around their own weapons or enforcing metal detectors to make sure nobody else has any weapons. This article says that they should instead focus on helping any student who may seem susceptible to acting violently in school resolve any mental or emotional issues they may have.

"Importantly, the law authorizes and appropriates funding for schools and districts to use for mental health services, out-of-school programs, and community-based supports rather than for 'hardening' schools by, for example, adding metal detectors, access control devices, and armed security."


"How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures"



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2. This article says that to make sure everyones' safe at any school, we could do things such as prevent bullying at it, install security cameras at it, or making sure the perimeters of it are completely secure.

"A safe school requires that the building’s perimeters remain secured. Implement safety procedures, including designated drop-off locations, parking lots, and restricted points of entry...There should be a designated door for staff and student entry. All outside doors should be checked regularly to ensure they are locked...Video surveillance has the potential to reduce the likelihood of criminal occurrences on school grounds. Video surveillance should be implemented inside and outside the school."


"Ways to Improve School Safety and Security to Keep Teachers and Students Safe"



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The image above is from: https: Time For 'Heinous' School Metal Detectors to Go, Officials Say

3. Just like the article which the first link on this list was for, this article also says one way we could try to keep students from acting violently at schools is by helping them become emotionally stable. However, it also says we should enforce security through the "Physical means", which the first article argued against.

"A comprehensive approach to keeping students safe at school requires balancing approaches to improve and maintain a positive school climate, student mental and behavioral well-being programs, strategies to prevent and mitigate violence, and physical security mechanisms."


"How can we keep students safe at school?"



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The image above is from: Bullies and black trench coats: The Columbine shooting’s most dangerous myths

4. This article lists the many ways that the maintenance of school safety has already changed or determined how certain tragedies may have gone, as well as how it can continue to do that.

"To the general public, though, thoughts on school safety are often shaped by high-profile school shootings and other tragic incidents that dominate a news cycle. For educators, however, issues such as bullying, harassment, and school discipline policies are at the forefront of their thoughts and can affect school safety on a daily basis."


"Making Schools Safe for Students"