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Perspectives on Prevention in Action

This Spotlight is coming soon. This Perspectives on Prevention Spotlight features NCSS ...

October 22, 2025

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Perspectives on Youth Violence Prevention

When it comes to preventing youth violence, students are more than just ...

October 8, 2025

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What is School Safety?

What is School Safety? 5 Essential Resources for Learning & Application In ...

August 28, 2024

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Spotlight Discussion on Swatting: Franklin School District

This spotlight highlights lessons learned from a swatting incident in Franklin School District, emphasizing the importance of coordinated emergency response, effective communication, trauma-informed care, and ongoing training. It features firsthand insights from school and city officials on managing crisis response and strengthening school safety systems.

January 23, 2024

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School Safety Success Stories featuring the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

This success story from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services highlights the impact of the “Handle With Care” program, which helped school staff understand and support a traumatized student without resorting to suspension. By receiving timely information about the student’s experience, educators were able to respond with compassion rather than punishment, fostering a more trauma-informed school environment.

October 19, 2022

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School Safety Success Stories featuring the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Office of School Safety (OSS)

This success story from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Office of School Safety showcases the development of 12 regionally based Critical Incident Response (CIR) teams trained to support schools during crises. Through evidence-based intervention strategies, these multidisciplinary teams help schools recover from traumatic events while reinforcing existing support systems. The initiative reflects a proactive, community-based approach to school safety and crisis recovery.

October 17, 2022