NEW REPORT: School Active Shooter Drills- Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health

Dr. Temple was honored to join experts from across the U.S. to serve on the Committee on the Impact of Active Shooter Drills on Student Health and Mental Wellbeing of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This committee was integral in publishing recommendations for decision makers across various levels of federal and state policy makers as well as school districts and the communities they serve.

The recent report, released August 13, 2025, can be found here. There is also an accompanying webinar with an overview to the report.