Formation of School Safety Committees: Purpose, Leadership, and Agency
At Rubens de Castro Bomtempo Municipal School, the alarm sounds, and the students spring into action, executing a well-rehearsed school evacuation. Guided by their own School Safety Committees, they quickly organize and lead the evacuation, ensuring safety for all. This efficient response is part of a larger initiative in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, where schools are integral to community-based risk management.
The students and staff of 51 "Resilient Schools" across the municipality have taken up the challenge of identifying risks, preparing for emergencies, and responding to crises, such as the landslides and floods that frequently hit their region. Petrópolis, located in the mountainous southeastern region of Brazil, is notorious for its high number of socio-environmental disasters. G...
