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
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX I October 21-22, 2026
Join school safety leaders for two days of learning, collaboration, and practical strategies designed to strengthen behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention in K–12 schools. Explore emerging trends, proven practices, and actionable approaches that help build safer, more resilient school communities. You'll leave with ideas and resources you can immediately apply throughout the school year.
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Advance Modern Violence Prevention
New York City, NY I October 28-29, 2026
The BTAM Symposium at Lincoln Center convenes federal agency leaders and nationally recognized experts to explore the future of behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention. Through timely updates, emerging research, and evidence-informed strategies, you'll gain insight into today's evolving threat landscape and the innovations shaping tomorrow's school safety practices.
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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Continue Your Journey
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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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!