Beskrivning

This guide focuses on school response to acts of violence with significant consequences. The guide is aimed at school management teams, school staff and security officers and aims to raise awareness of what to do before, during and after an incident and provide people with the knowledge they need. Swedish schools are major organisations with large numbers of students and staff, and it is important for schools to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment. However, the nature and size of schools make them vulnerable to acts of violence, but requirements in respect of security can be combined with an attractive environment offering knowledge and awareness. The single most important factor in enhancing safety is to raise awareness among individuals, both students and staff, and to give them the knowledge they need to deal with any incidents. First and foremost, in the event of an incident people need to know what they should do to protect themselves and others by following the advice Run – Hide – Tell. This advice should always provide a starting point for improving safety in schools.