How can we reckon with the school shooting epidemic? And what does it mean to be a safe space for the kids and teens in our lives? 

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Further Resources:

• Read “More than thoughts and candles” by Kevin DeYoung for WORLD Opinions.
• Read Susan Olasky’s encouragement to avoid the hot takes in the wake of mass shootings.
• From the Conversation, learn about three research-backed methods for preventing school shooting incidents.
• For data and statistics about school shooting incidents, you can visit shoolshooters.info. 

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