"Reflecting on 25 Years: Columbine's Lasting Impact on School Safety and Survivors"
TL;DR
25 years after the Columbine High School shooting, survivors continue to grapple with trauma, with events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting triggering painful memories. Many survivors have struggled with mental health issues, insomnia, and disengagement from family. The long-term effects of school shootings include absenteeism, reduced college enrollment, and lower earnings. Despite their struggles, survivors have found ways to cope and support each other, but the impacts of such tragedies can last a lifetime.
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