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Why Social Science? - Because It Can Give Insight on how to Improve School Safety and Prevent Mass Shootings

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Published on: Sep 21, 2022

This month's Why Social Science Post is from NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne and BJS Director Alexis Piquero, who discuss what we know about ensuring school safety and what we can do to prevent mass shootings in schools.

This article was republished with permission from the Tampa Bay Times. Read the original article here.

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News Topics: Gun Violence, Gun Control, School Safety, Why Social Science?
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