A Public Health Argument Against Arming Teachers

The peer-reviewed scientific literature does not support the idea that arming teachers will prevent school shootings. In this commentary, I draw on the criminal justice, injury prevention, and firearm safety literature to demonstrate how arming teachers will do more harm than good.

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Main Author: David I. Swedler (Author)
Format: Book
Published: New Prairie Press, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:The peer-reviewed scientific literature does not support the idea that arming teachers will prevent school shootings. In this commentary, I draw on the criminal justice, injury prevention, and firearm safety literature to demonstrate how arming teachers will do more harm than good.
Item Description:10.4148/2572-1836.1023
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