PA023: Target Hardening in Schools: Expectations and Reality

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
10:00 AM–10:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 6,10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand contemporary target hardening strategies and practices in school settings;
  2. understand advantages and disadvantages associated with such approaches to increasing school safety; and
  3. understand target hardening practices and where research, policy, and practice need to be expanded in the future.

Description

This presentation focuses on previous and contemporary approaches to improve school safety through target hardening. Beyond history, contemporary topics will be discussed and research findings will be provided to participants.

Presenter(s)

Michael L. Sulkowski, University of Alabama

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