Cheryl Jonson

Discusses surveying 1,100 American adults, a substantial majority of the public supports arming SROs (70%). Mentions how the public is split about arming teachers and nonteaching staff, with approximately 4 in 10 Americans support the arming of non-law enforcement staff in our nation's schools.

Bases on a meta-analysis of 116 studies, custodial (e.g., prison, jail) sanctions have no effect on reoffending or slightly increase it when compared with the effects of noncustodial sanctions such as probation. 

Indicates that for the vast majority of students active shooter training experiences no negative psychological outcomes. Reveals Instead, many students reported feeling safer, more prepared, and more empowered after receiving the training.

Uncovers that correctional officers can serve as both sources of stress and support for those incarcerated. Discovers that younger, people of color, who have been victimized in prison and have participated in treatment programs view correctional officers more negatively.

Discusses two active shooter protocols were compared in a simulation study: the traditional lockdown (e.g., get behind a locked door, hide, turn out the lights) model and the multi-option (e.g,, evacuate, lockdown, or actively resist) model. Mentions using simulations, it was uncovered that the multi-option model appears to result in fewer injuries and a quicker resolution, suggesting it saves more lives.

Finds that many school safety policies are not evidence-based. In particular, there is little research supporting the effectiveness of SROs, metal detectors, and access control measures in preventing school shootings.