Instead of active shooter drills, here's what experts recommend for schools

The Department of Education postponed a nationwide active shooter drill in schools following concerns from medical groups.

Experts recommended that schools conduct needs assessments and adopt discussion-based activities instead of simulations that could frighten children.

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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) heeded the calls of some medical groups to postpone the nationwide active shooter drill initially set in public and private schools for Tuesday, August 25.

The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA), the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP), and the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) warned that there is currently no evidence showing that simulations prevent attacks from happening.