Surviving an Active Shooter

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Course Description: Mass violence and active shootings are not new phenomena. In this course, students will take a historical look at acts of mass violence. They will learn to appreciate that the “It won’t happen to me” perspective can be the largest barrier to protection from mass violence. Part of protection involves being informed about the importance of and how to improve situational awareness. Students will also learn strategies to increase survivability in an active shooter situation. They will discover how to potentially save lives. Equally important is knowing what public safety entities will do during and immediately after a mass shooting. The final piece of this course is discovering how to assist victims and their families for the months and years after an incident.