{"product_id":"dress-rehearsals-for-gun-violence-confronting-trauma-and-anxiety-in-americas-schools-9781475861556","title":"Dress Rehearsals for Gun Violence: Confronting Trauma and Anxiety in America's Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDress Rehearsals for Gun Violence: Confronting Trauma and Anxiety in Americas Schools explores the human cost of violence by examining the fear of potential violence in our schools and discussing the impact of false alarms, armed shooter training, non-classroom spaces, young adult literature, and critical reading skills for evaluating how school shootings are portrayed in the media. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 114 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDress Rehearsals for Gun Violence: Confronting Trauma and Anxiety in Americas Schools delves into the profound impact of fear and anxiety on individuals within our schools in the United States, where the constant threat of school shootings and ongoing preparations for such incidents create a pervasive atmosphere of stress and unease. This comprehensive book explores the diverse range of those directly affected, encompassing not only students and teachers but also preservice teachers considering a career in teaching, college professors, support staff, and librarians. Building upon the insights provided in A Relentless Threat: Scholars Respond to Teens on Weaponized School Violence, this follow-up volume delves deeper into the human cost of violence by examining the pervasive fear of potential violence within our schools and exploring strategies to mitigate its impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book addresses several key aspects, including the real consequences of false alarms, the trauma and anxiety experienced by teachers, the pros and cons of armed shooter training, the unique challenges posed by non-classroom spaces, the use of young adult literature as a tool for emotional processing with students, and the significance of teaching critical reading skills for evaluating media portrayals of school shootings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough compelling narratives and expert insights, Dress Rehearsals for Gun Violence offers valuable perspectives and practical strategies for addressing the trauma and anxiety associated with gun violence in our schools. It serves as a crucial resource for educators, policymakers, and community members committed to creating safer and more supportive learning environments for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 358g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 160 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781475861556\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kjersti VanSlyke-Briggs,Elizabeth A. Bloom","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102227099898,"sku":"9781475861556","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646179106301_book.jpg?v=1646923265","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/dress-rehearsals-for-gun-violence-confronting-trauma-and-anxiety-in-americas-schools-9781475861556","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}