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How To Make The Public Safer? It's A Lot Harder Than Just Hiring More Police

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Reassessing School Safety: Beyond Policing

This chapter explores the complexities of ensuring safety in schools, emphasizing the need to address root causes of violence rather than relying on increased police presence. It critically examines the negative consequences of arming teachers and highlights the disproportionate impact of criminalization on marginalized student populations. A call for community-based solutions and mental health resources is made to support at-risk students and foster a safer educational environment.

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