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“10 Myths” to Include In Crisis Planning

just came across an online article from Bill Dedman, an investigative reporter for MSNBC, outlining “10 Myths About School Shootings.” Surprisingly, our recent survey found that 68% of higher education crisis plans include a response to a campus shooting. If your plan includes such language, read the list of myths and ensure that your plan is rooted in reality and not hearsay. And if you are part of the 42% whose plan doesn’t address a campus shooting, consider keep Mr. Dedman’s list and the experiences of your peers in mind the next time you update your plan.

-- Teresa Valerio Parrot

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