New Study Analyzes the Psychological Impact of Discussion-Based Active Assailant Response Training on Students
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Contrary to the belief of many, the study found that for students in 4th-12th grade, active assailant training provided more feelings of safety than fear, worry, or concern.
Key Points:
- Contrary to the belief of many, the study found that for students in 4th-12th grade, active assailant training provided more feelings of safety than fear, worry, or concern.
- The study, published in the journal Victims & Offenders, contextualizes the psychological impact of discussion-based active assailant training in terms of other crisis/emergency preparedness techniques, such as fire drills, tornado drills, and Stranger Danger discussions.
- The study specifically evaluated ALICE , a popular options-based curriculum, to determine the psychological impact of ALICE training discussions amongst a cohort of 4th through 12th grade students.
- To understand the psychological reactions to active assailant response training protocols in relation to other crisis/emergency preparedness practices, questions about fire drills, tornado drills, and discussions of Stranger Danger were included in the surveys.