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There’s a Gun in my School: Helping Teachers
Prevent and React to School Violence
Dr. Amy Andersen
Dr. Harry Hueston
West Texas A&M University
Issues How are teachers being trained to prevent
and react to school violence? What are school districts in your area doing
to train teachers?
Issues Districts in our area were giving a quick
overview of lockdown procedures on each campus but no formal training for teachers
Issues Created a survey to investigate Demographic data Statements about school violence training
I am aware of procedures I know how to report a weapon on campus I am worried about the possibility, etc.
Survey Survey created for in-service teachers We would like you to fill out the survey now
to help us and your administrators decide what your needs are as teachers
Texas Law Issues All districts must have a multi-hazard
security operations plan in place which must include: District employee training for emergency
response Mandatory school drills involving employees and
students Coordination with local emergency
management and law enforcement
School Violence Statistics School Associated Violent Deaths for 2004-
2007 Talk about results with your colleagues Any patterns that you note?
Issues Confer with your colleagues to come up
with the following List the top three concerns you have about
violence in schools or the classroom Be ready to share these concerns with the group
Possible Issues for Discussion Bullying Characteristics of possible violent students MySpace/Facebook Others?
Characteristics Most troubled youth involved in violent
incidents have demonstrated or talked with others about: Bullying Feelings of isolation Feelings of anger Depression Frustration
Overview of Full Workshop Introduction of program goals Shared survey results Shared national crime statistics showing
size and makeup of towns affected Preview of the use of verbal judo
Overview of Full Workshop Verbal judo steps
Introduce the steps of verbal judo Practice each step Role play possible violent situations using verbal
judo skills
Overview of Full Workshop There’s a gun in my classroom! Role play
Participants given scenario Groups must write what they would do Report/discuss with group Group/ leaders critique and problem solve
Overview of Full Workshop Discuss/critique lockdown procedures of
area school districts
Overview of Full Workshop Active shooter
Active school shooter situation described in detail
Reviewed steps in lockdown What police will do
University Police chief Contents of active
shooter kit Details of police actions Details of possible
scenes
Overview of Full Workshop Related issues
Media Parents Aftermath
Close with long discussion of emotional aftermath of active shooter incidents Seek counseling Counseling for students
Overview of Full Workshop Areas of student concern in session 3 and
4 What if a student is left out in the hall after doors
are closed and locked? Who can I open the door to? Why don’t they signal an “all clear” on the PA
system?
Student Reactions “This program really put things in
perspective for me. There has always been this little voice in the back of my mind asking what I would do in a situation such as a school shooting. I feel like I could be prepared for such an event.”
Student Reactions “The demonstration from the police chief
and the video were such an eye opener. I got LOTS of valuable information.”
Student Reactions “This was really good. Why couldn’t you
have the scenario played out from beginning to end. Put us in the situation with police and everything involved.”
Next Steps Students will take post program survey Data will be analyzed and compared with
pre-program survey Students will receive certificate of
completion to place in their portfolio
Can We Help You? If you are interested in training your
students or teachers in your district, please contact us.
You can email Dr. Harry Hueston [email protected] Dr. Amy Andersen [email protected]