Road to
PREVENT
MAP YOUR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING JOURNEY
This Fall, we're bringing together an exciting lineup of learning and training opportunities focused on behavioral threat assessment, prevention, digital safety, and more. Each event is designed to strengthen your knowledge and help you build toward the 2nd Annual International Prevent Conference in January 2027, where you'll learn from some of the most trusted voices in threat assessment.
With opportunities taking place across the country, you can map your own professional learning journey and join us on the road to Prevent. Scroll down to learn more about each event and to download ready-to-use flyers, social graphics, and other resources to share the Road to Prevent with your network. Let's keep our school communities moving toward prevention — together!
Events Along the Road: Choose Your Stops
Rethink Comprehensive School Safety
Virtual I October 20 & 21, 2026
Safe and Sound Schools is proud to offer a 1.5-day virtual training experience that combines PREPaRE Workshop 1 (WS1), developed by the National Association of School Psychologists, with our half-day Comprehensive School Safety Framework training. This combined approach is designed to provide multidisciplinary teams with an opportunity to take the foundational safety concepts from PREPaRE and apply them in the context of their own safety systems.
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Discover a Safer Path to Learning
Orlando, FL I November 2-4, 2026
Hosted by our valued partners at Raptor Technologies, SchoolSAFE brings together the school safety community for two and a half days of learning, collaboration, and connection, with a wide range of sessions and opportunities to engage with peers. This year, the Safe and Sound Schools team will be sharing insights across a variety of critical topics, including Especially Safe, managing complex BTAM cases with special needs considerations, developing conditions that support prevention, and lessons from real-life reunification events.
Transform Your School Safety Strategy
Phoenix, AZ I December 3-5, 2026
Co-hosted by Safe and Sound Schools and NASRO, this national summit brings together educators, school resource officers, administrators, and safety professionals committed to protecting school communities. Discover practical strategies to strengthen prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery while building the multidisciplinary partnerships that make comprehensive school safety possible.
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Deepen Your Prevention Expertise
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX I January 6-8, 2027
Hosted in partnership with Safer Schools Together, the 2nd Annual International PREVENT Conference is dedicated exclusively to advancing behavioral threat assessment and management in K–12 schools. Explore current research, real-world case studies, and proven practices while connecting with practitioners leading the field. Whether you're developing a new BTAM program or refining an established one, you'll leave with practical insights to strengthen prevention efforts in your school or district.
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Virtual Stops on the Road
As we make our way down the Road to Prevent, there’s always more to learn. Join us for these free, virtual webinars featuring experts from across the spectrum of student safety and well-being. Gain new insights, explore practical strategies, and build your knowledge alongside a community committed to preventing violence and creating safer schools.
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Join us Monday, September 14th to explore how an integrated approach to prevention can help meet students’ needs, strengthen protective factors, and create the conditions for lasting safety and well-being.
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Continue the Journey
February 17-19, 2027 | Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person)
The road to safer schools does not end with Prevent, and our partners at Safer Schools Together are hosting a powerful event for those committed to continuing their threat assessment education.
The 19th Annual Gangs, Guns, and School Safety Training Symposium will focus on today’s evolving challenges in school and community safety. Explore emerging gang trends, concerning online behavior, threat assessment, and strategies for early identification and intervention, and leave with timely insights and practical strategies to help build safer communities.
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Partner with Safe and Sound Schools
TO BRING A SUMMIT TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Interested in bringing a Safe and Sound Schools Summit to your area? Please complete the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch soon!