Dr. Lori Mueller is joined by educator sexual abuse survivor and Safe and Sound Speakers Bureau member Michelle Denault to discuss what every school superintendent and K-12 leader needs to know to proactively protect students. Protecting Students from Inappropriate Adult-Student Relationships: What Every School Leader & Educator Needs to Know BACK Dr. Lori Mueller is joined by educator sexual abuse survivor and Safe and Sound Speakers Bureau member Michelle Denault to discuss what every school superintendent and K-12 leader needs to know to proactively protect students. Inappropriate relationships between adults and students in schools are an unfortunate and serious reality, representing one of the greatest threats to students’ sense of safety. In this upcoming webinar, former superintendent Dr. Lori Mueller is joined by educator sexual abuse survivor and Safe and Sound Speakers Bureau member Michelle Denault to discuss: How trusted adults cross boundary lines with children The long-lasting effects of trauma What every school superintendent and K-12 leader needs to know to proactively protect students Learn the warning signs, challenge misconceptions, and discover practical steps to keep students safe. Learn more about Michelle Denault, her powerful story, and how you can book her to speak at your next event: https://www.safeandsoundschools.org/featured-speakers/michelle-denault

Safe and Sound Schools is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving school safety through research-based programs, crisis preparedness, and community engagement. Explore expert resources, training, and advocacy to create safer learning environments. Safe and Sound Students is a program designed to help students learn and get involved in school safety. The program equips students with resources to help them become advocates, leaders, agents of change, and tools to help them navigate and address school safety issues. GET INVOLVED Simple ways to get started SEE SOMETHING Speak up for school safety LEARN MORE TEAM UP Recruit others to join you LEARN MORE GET PREPARED Learn how to lead the conversation LEARN MORE LEARN Feel more prepared and confident. RESOURCE LIBRARY Check out school safety topics LEARN MORE NEWS HEADLINES Make sense of headlines and news LEARN MORE MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD START A SAFE AND SOUND STUDENT CLUB Become a school safety leader GET STARTED Safe & Sound STUDENTS

Safe and Sound Schools is now offering NASP’s evidence-based curriculum on school crisis prevention and response. PREPaRE helps build and refine comprehensive school safety frameworks through teaching coordinated readiness before, during, and after a crisis, addressing both physical and psychological needs. PREPaRE Training Safe and Sound Schools is now offering NASP’s evidence-based curriculum on school crisis prevention and response. PREPaRE helps build and refine comprehensive school safety frameworks through teaching coordinated readiness before, during, and after a crisis, addressing both physical and psychological needs. GET TRAINING WHAT IS PREPaRE? PREPaRE is the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), School Crisis prevention and response training curriculum. The trainings are designed to strengthen school crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery while utilizing an all-hazards, multidisciplinary approach. Safe and Sound Schools will be offering the following PREPaRE Workshops and Training Options : Why Train with Safe and Sound Schools? Safe and Sound Schools delivers PREPaRE training, grounded in the core belief that school safety is a team sport. We work with multiple PREPaRE authors and lead trainers through our speakers bureau and program development teams, and the real-life application of PREPaRE is woven throughout many of our signature programs, helping teams translate learned concepts into concrete actions. PREPaRE is aligned with the Safe and Sound Schools Comprehensive School Safety Framework , addressing key domains including Mental and Behavioral Health, Culture, Climate, & Community, Operations and Emergency Management, Health and Wellness, and Safety and Security. This strong alignment ensures that prevention, response, and recovery are not address in isolation, but in a well-coordinated systems that strengthens the entire framework. At Safe and Sound Schools our emphasis is on equipping the multidisciplinary team with the tools needed to support comprehensive school safety. Bringing together educators, administrators, mental health professionals, safety personnel, and community partners creates a more sustainable safety ecosystem. Teams builds shared language, clarify roles, and have the opportunity to strengthen coordination in all phases of crisis. This approach ensures that safety planning and practice do not happen in silos. Instead, with a fully trained team, everyone is prepared to act together with confidence, clarity, and coordination Upcoming Training Dates Join us for a 1.5 day virtual training experience that combines PREPaRE Workshop 1 with our half-day Comprehensive School Safety Framework. June 23rd & 24th August 12th & 13th REGISTER TODAY Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery Workshop 1 equips participants with the tools needed to build and sustain comprehensive school safety systems. The training addresses both the physical and psychological components of safety and helps teams develop and evaluate emergency operations plans. Participant will have the opportunity to explore topics including communication, reunification, social media, cultural considerations, and supporting students with special needs. After the workshop, attendees will have a better understanding of how to equip their multidisciplinary teams for crisis response. Duration: 7 hours Workshop 2: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools Workshop 2 focuses on providing immediate and ongoing mental health crisis intervention to school community members that have been impacted by an acute traumatic stressor, crisis. Participants will learn how to assess psychological trauma, recognize risk factors, and provide appropriate mental health interventions. The training builds confidence in supporting recovery post-crisis while strengthening the skills of the mental health team. This training is foundational to building trauma-informed aftercare before a crisis occurs. Aligned with Safe and Sound Schools Comprehensive School Safety Framework, this workshop supports coordinated team efforts across key school safety domains. Duration: 13 hours Training of Trainers Training of Trainer workshops allows participants to learn the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a NASP certified PREPaRE trainer. These workshops offer a strong option for districts and communities looking to establish a cohort of trainers that can continue to build a sustainable comprehensive safety framework. Duration WS1: 12 hours Duration WS2: 15 hours Refresher Courses When you train with Safe and Sound Schools, you gain access to opportunities to revisit and strengthen your PREPaRE knowledge. Refresher courses are designed as a practical option for participants to build on their existing skills, reinforce key concepts, and apply the training with confidence. These sessions are ideal for teams that have completed a workshop within the past two years and can be customized to accommodate any time from one hour to a half-day Community of Practice For those who train with Safe and Sound Schools, we offer a PREPaRE Community of Practice for participants to come together and continue building skills beyond the initial training. The session is designed for professionals to discuss real-world application, challenges, and trends. Through this collaboration, participants have the opportunity to strengthen their PREPaRE knowledge and grow their networks. Save on PREPaRE Resources Through Safe and Sound Schools Through our partnership with NASP, participants have access to an exclusive discount on PREPaRE books and resources. These materials support training and help teams translate their learning into real-world application. Use Code SASS for 15% off your purchase. ORDER TODAY Bring Training to Your Community Eqiup your staff with the training to effectively support students in need. Dive Deeper Learn more about PREPaRE Training and how it can help your school community strengthen crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. LEARN MORE

Prevent 2 Protect is a unique partnership that draws upon the expertise of Michigan State University and Safe and Sound Schools, to provide a research-to-practice hub located in MSU’s Department of Psychiatry, in which psychiatrists, criminologists, resident physicians, allied health professionals, educators, and targeted violence prevention experts support community-based intensive support teams, provide consultation, training, technical assistance... THE ADOLESCENT TARGETED VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT Prevent 2 Protect is a unique partnership that draws upon the expertise of Michigan State University and Safe and Sound Schools, to provide a research-to-practice hub located in MSU’s Department of Psychiatry , in which psychiatrists, criminologists, resident physicians, allied health professionals, educators, and targeted violence prevention experts support community-based intensive support teams, provide consultation, training, technical assistance, and conduct research to inform school violence prevention policies and practices in Michigan and nationally. PREVENTING TARGETED VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS Research and evidence-based practices are the foundation of Prevent 2 Protect’s response to the continuing threat of targeted school violence. However, research alone is insufficient to mitigate attacks. We must try new ideas and strategies to prevent violence in our schools and other public spaces. Prevent 2 Protect aims to help support high-risk adolescents and their families who too often fall into the “gaps” between the education, mental health, and criminal justice systems. Our goal is to reduce risk and support local school violence prevention efforts in Michigan communities by connecting high-risk adolescents and their caregivers to Prevent 2 Protect’s intensive support teams and the Project’s subject matter experts. LEARN MORE FOUNDERS & MISSION Our mission is to prevent adolescent targeted violence, increase school safety, and support communities through evidence-based intervention, community consultation, education, and research. Alyse Folino Ley, DO Co-Director, Prevent 2 Protect Frank Straub, PhD Co-Director, Prevent 2 Protect Prevent 2 PROTECT

Several of these organizations are school safety and security related. It is the responsibility of the consumer to research, vet, and decide whether any of our partners’ services or products may be of benefit to their individual school community. Safe and Sound Schools® makes no product or service recommendations or endorsements. Additionally, as a matter of policy, we do not accept partnership inquiries from organizations related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and firearms defense products. PARTNER TESTIMONIALS STATUS SOLUTIONS “Status Solutions recognizes the need to cultivate relationships with those who desire the same outcome. Our sponsorship with Safe and Sound Schools® educates Status Solutions with an honest perspective, allowing us to see the full picture. This relationship is the beginning of an empowerment initiative, uniting our communities to achieve one common goal—safer schools.” Mike MacLeod, President RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES “Our partnership with Safe and Sound Schools® is an element of our commitment to helping local communities ensure the safety of their children and improving school security by utilizing tools and resources that stop potential threats the moment they walk through the door. Together we’re making our schools safer and creating a community that recognizes student safety as a top priority.” Jim Vesterman, CEO NAVIGATE360 “Safe and Sound Schools® is a remarkable organization with an incredible mission to inform, educate, and deliver critical school safety knowledge to school communities.” Jim Hummel, COO BECOME A PARTNER Your corporation, business, or organization may become a Safe and Sound Schools® corporate partner or supporter. Your contribution will enable us to develop and deliver materials to the nation’s school communities, at no charge, providing education, awareness, and resources for the improvement of school safety and security. BE A PART OF OUR NATIONAL SAFETY COMMUNITY PROVIDE EDUCATION, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS AND LEADERS NATIONWIDE SHARE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ENGAGE AND INTERACT WITH SCHOOL COMMUNITIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE SAFETY OF OUR NATION’S SCHOOLS Safe and Sound Schools PARTNERSHIP REQUEST FORM We greatly appreciate your interest in partnering with Safe and Sound Schools. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive and the limited number of partnerships we can support each year, we ask that you complete the application form below. This information helps our Partnership Committee thoughtfully evaluate opportunities and ensure alignment with our mission and organizational capacity. Partnership Application Criteria All potential partners are evaluated using the following foundational considerations: Alignment with Our Mission Demonstrated commitment to advancing school safety, prevention, and student wellness in ways that complement Safe and Sound Schools’ mission and work. Values Alignment Commitment to collaboration, integrity, transparency, and student-centered safety practices. Organizational Stability and Experience Organizations must be established and operational for a minimum of three years. Professional Reputation and Collaboration History Applicants must provide four professional references, preferably including organizations or individuals familiar with Safe and Sound Schools’ work or with experience collaborating within the school safety field. Mutual Respect and Credibility Demonstrated history of ethical engagement, professional conduct, and positive standing within the education and safety communities. Additional Partnership Guidelines Business Development Requests Safe and Sound Schools is unable to enter partnerships primarily intended to advise or help startups or emerging organizations build, launch, or market new products, services, or businesses. Product and Industry Restrictions As a matter of organizational policy, we do not partner with organizations involved in the sale, distribution, or promotion of certain products or services, including but not limited to: Alcohol or tobacco products Firearms or firearm-related sales and distribution Commercial safety equipment intended for students as protective gear (such as ballistic backpacks or similar products) Non-Exclusivity and Nonprofit Neutrality Safe and Sound Schools maintains a position of nonprofit neutrality and does not enter exclusive partnerships. Collaboration with one organization does not constitute endorsement, exclusivity, or limitation of our ability to collaborate with other aligned partners. 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Join Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, and Tom McDermott, K-12 Safety & Security Coach for CEIA USA, for an engaging and informative session designed for parents, educators, and community stakeholders committed to school safety. School Safety: How to Start Productive Conversations in Your Community BACK Join Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, and Tom McDermott, K-12 Safety & Security Coach for CEIA USA, for an engaging and informative session designed for parents, educators, and community stakeholders committed to school safety. This webinar explores how to foster productive conversations and collaboration between schools and community members, including key questions to ask, how to apply lessons learned, and strategies for building effective, layered safety solutions in your local schools. What This Session Covers: Addressing Modern Challenges: Gain insights into the current school safety landscape, understanding both recurring issues and new threats, and learn the key questions you should be asking. Engaging the Community: Discover effective strategies for parents and community members to initiate and participate in meaningful conversations with schools about safety protocols and concerns. Building Strategic Solutions: How to apply lessons learned from past incidents of school violence, as well as successful averted cases and current best practices, to help develop and support strategic, layered safety plans in your local schools. To learn more about how to have successful, respectful, and productive conversations around school safety, download our free Conversation Guide for Parents .

The Averted School Violence (ASV) Project provides foundational evidence-based research to support efforts to stop targeted school attacks by building sustainable, community-based prevention and intervention services, education, and consultation services The AVERTED SCHOOL VIOLENCE PROJECT The Averted School Violence Program creates a data-driven approach to stopping targeted school attacks by building sustainable, community-based prevention and intervention strategies. GET TRAINING Frank Straub, PhD Senior Advisor of Violence Prevention Research WHAT IS The Averted School Violence Project? Following the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing (COPS) convened a national school safety advisory group to provide recommendations on how to prevent future school shootings and other acts of violence on school campuses. One key recommendation stood out among the others: Build a national repository of cases where school violence was stopped before it occurred. Based on these recommendations, the DOJ’s COPS Office allocated funding for the National Policing Institute (formerly the Police Foundation) to establish and maintain the Averted School Violence (ASV) database. From 2015 to 2023, the National Policing Institute built a strong foundation of research and reports that shaped school safety practices nationwide. In 2023, Dr. Frank Straub, who previously served as the founder and director of the National Policing Institute’s Center for Targeted Violence Prevention, as well as ASV’s project lead, secured a new home for the database right here with Safe and Sound Schools. The transfer, improvement in functionality, and expansion of the Averted School Violence Database was made possible through Prevent 2 Protect, a Michigan Department of Education Pilot Project. ASV and Safe and Sound, founded out of the same tragedy and on the same mission to protect every school, every student, every day, are now united to create a more powerful, data-driven tool that empowers school safety leaders to prevent tragedy before it occurs. EXPLORE THE DATABASE The Enhanced ASV Database and New Website With ASV’s move to Safe and Sound Schools, and the expanded support of partners like the Motorola Foundation and National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), we’ve enhanced the platform’s value by making it more accessible, more actionable, and more useful in the day-to-day work of preventing violence in our schools. With a new website and streamlined submission process, it’s now easier for SROs, school officials, and safety professionals to securely share cases of averted or completed violence. Additionally, we’ve added new filters and features to help users sort through cases by variables like school type, intervention type, threat source, and more. Most importantly, we’ve focused on ensuring the database isn’t just a storage tool—it’s a living resource that fuels evidence-based training and community conversations. CHECK IT OUT Take Action Join our mission to improve school safety and prevent future violence by anonymously and securely submitting an averted incident for review. SUBMIT A CASE PROGRAM PROGRAM Highlights The Averted School Violence Project helps safety leaders keep their communities safe by: Establishing a place where school personnel, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and others involved in school safety can share their averted school violence stories and lessons learned, in order to improve school safety and help prevent future tragedies. Providing real-life scenarios that can help guide the development of sustainable, community-based prevention and intervention strategies. Providing evidence-based research to support efforts to stop targeted school attacks by building sustainable, community-based prevention and intervention services, education, and consultation services. Keeping submissions anonymous, secure, non-punitive, and confidential. Bring Safe and Sound Training TO YOUR SCHOOL, DISTRICT OR ORGANIZATION! Our expert team is dedicated to empowering school safety stakeholders across the U.S. and beyond with training and tailored consulting. If none of our existing programs are the perfect fit, we also offer customized consulting to help you strengthen your school safety efforts. Please complete the form below to get started, and a member of our team will be in touch soon! Dive Deeper Learn more about the Averted School Violence Project and how it can help keep you build sustainable, community-based prevention and intervention strategies LEARN MORE Lessons in Prevention: A Free Webinar Every day, students, parents, educators, and school-based law enforcement officers take actions — big and small — that prevent tragedies in K-12 communities. These moments of awareness, courage, and coordination often go unseen, yet they hold powerful lessons for those seeking best practices to prevent future violence. This webinar explores the Averted School Violence (ASV) Project and recognizes these meaningful acts. The discussion features real-world cases analyzed for key takeaways to help attendees recognize warning signs, strengthen safety systems, and build more resilient schools.

STRAIGHT-A SAFETY TOOLKITS You can browse the Straight-A Safety Toolkits as an entire document or as individual tools. Click below to download the full PDF of all three toolkits: Assess, Act, and Audit, or by using the download button below. To view each tool individually, scroll down and click on each icon. Already downloaded a toolkits? Tell us more about how it is working for you, or let us know about other toolkits you’d like to see. DOWNLOAD ALL To Assess, your school community will examine its preparedness for emergency situations. A team of community members and experts will come together to examine what measures, plans, programs, and procedures are already in place and working well and the areas that require change and improvement. To Act, your school community will turn the information gathered and lessons learned in the Assessment phase into a plan of action. This is where plans, programs, and procedures are developed and/or refined, and where safety and security measures are implemented, repaired, or changed. To Audit is to test, check and refine the measures, plans, programs, and procedures in place in your school community. It is an active phase that combines continual vigilance and awareness with formal and measured testing of the safety and security measures, plans, and procedures of your school. TOOLKIT 1: ASSESS TOOLKIT 2: ACT TOOLKIT 3: AUDIT 10 Tips to Help You Rethink School Safety DOWNLOAD What if Our School Faces a Security Threat? DOWNLOAD Spectrum of Safety Awareness DOWNLOAD Safety Umbrella DOWNLOAD Components of an Assessment DOWNLOAD Who Can Assess? DOWNLOAD Safety: Who’s on the Team? DOWNLOAD Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Formal Security Assessment DOWNLOAD Questions & Considerations for School Security Consultants & Firms DOWNLOAD Developmental Levels of Safety Awareness DOWNLOAD Top Safety Oversights DOWNLOAD Prepared, Not Scared DOWNLOAD Free & Low Cost School Safety Strategies DOWNLOAD Layers of Security DOWNLOAD Hierarchy of Education & Training Activities DOWNLOAD Stay Safe Choices DOWNLOAD Stand Up. Speak Up. Tips for Safety Reporting. DOWNLOAD Pop Quiz DOWNLOAD Calendar of Drills DOWNLOAD Diversify Your Drills DOWNLOAD Key Control Activities DOWNLOAD A Welcome Invitation DOWNLOAD Umbrella Exercise DOWNLOAD Teacher’s Emergency Bag DOWNLOAD

What do we mean when we say comprehensive school safety? Comprehensive school safety refers to preparedness strategies which address all hazards. Schools must consider all areas of school safety relevant to their site and community and remember to include representatives from each stakeholder group when creating a fully developed safety plan. CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY Creating a safe and welcoming environment is essential to the safety and success of a school community. CULTURE, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, LAW & POLICY Maintaining school safety includes adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations. LEADERSHIP, LAW & POLICY OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The policies, protocols, and practices that support safety in day-to-day activity through times of crisis OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SAFETY & SECURITY Ensuring physical safety and security requires knowledge of building use, infrastructure & design, safety & security. SAFETY & SECURITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Promoting the health and wellness of our school community can help us build healthier, safer, and more successful learning environments. HEALTH & WELLNESS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Strong mental and behavioral health resources and programs are critical to a safe school environment. MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Rethinking SCHOOL SAFETY TOGETHER Explore the Safe and Sound Schools comprehensive framework today. DOWNLOAD THE FRAMEWORK LEARN MORE ©2025 Safe and Sound Schools, All rights reserved. For usage permission, submit a request. Strong mental and behavioral health resources and programs are critical to a safe school environment. Learn more about how community and school-based mental health providers, multi-disciplinary threat assessment teams, and mental & behavioral health resources can help ensure and enhance your school’s safety. Featured Resources: National Association of School Psychologists | Suicide Prevention Resource Center | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | StopBullying.gov Mental & Behavioral Health Back to Top Health & Wellness From allergy care to trauma care, to spotting signs of abuse or neglect, to promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity, to stress management and self care, promoting the health and wellness of our school community can help us build healthier, safer, and more successful learning environments. Featured Resources: Kids Health | National Association of School Nurses | CDC Healthy Schools | World Health Organization Back to Top Safety & Security Ensuring physical safety and security requires knowledge of building use, infrastructure & design, safety & security, impacts of weather & natural disaster, and the tools & technology available to help us. Learn more about creating naturally protective buildings and campuses to ensure the safety of your school community. Featured Resources: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments | Partner Alliance for Safer Schools Back to Top Culture, Climate & Community Creating a safe and welcoming environment is essential to the safety and success of a school community. Explore resources and programs that foster understanding, build relationships, and strengthen your school’s culture, climate & community engagement. Featured Resources: Jesse Lewis Choose Love | Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments Back to Top Leadership, Law & Policy Maintaining school safety includes adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations. In this section, explore resources to help your school community stay current and compliant with codes and laws such as FERPA, ADA, fire, and IDEA, and plan for the continual costs associated with keeping current for safety. Featured Resources: School Safety Law Blog | Lock Don’t Block | Americans with Disabilities Act | National Fire Protection Association Back to Top Operations & Emergency Management The policies, protocols, and practices that support safety in day-to-day activity through times of crisis are the cornerstones of school safety. From bus safety to reunification, and prevention through recovery, learn more about how strong operations and emergency management build a safer school community. Featured Resource: NFPA 3000™ | FEMA PrepTalks: Rethinking School Safety | National Association of School Resource Officers | The Standard Response Protocol & The Standard Reunification Method Back to Top Bring a Safe and Sound Training TO YOUR SCHOOL, DISTRICT, OR ORGANIZATION! Our expert team is dedicated to empowering school safety stakeholders across the U.S. and beyond with training and tailored consulting. If none of our existing programs are the perfect fit, we also offer customized consulting to help you strengthen your school safety efforts. Please complete the form below to get started, and a member of our team will be in touch soon! Comprehensive SCHOOL SAFETY True school safety goes beyond policies or drills — it’s about preparing for every hazard that could impact students, staff, and the wider school community. That’s why we believe every school’s plan should reflect its unique community and include every voice at the table. Contact us today to learn about how our comprehensive training can help you create safer, more supportive learning environments for all. GET TRAINING

Parents for Safer Schools is a program designed to help parents and caregivers become school safety advocates and leaders of positive change in their community. The program provides supplemental resources designed to help educate and inspire parents and caregivers to advocate with authority and credibility, and lead school safety initiatives in their communities. Parents for Safer Schools is a program designed to help parents and caregivers become school safety advocates and leaders of positive change in their community. The program provides supplemental resources designed to help educate and inspire parents and caregivers to advocate with authority and credibility, and lead school safety initiatives in their communities. Parents for Safer Schools Program Guide: A step-by-step guide for actionable and organized school safety activities. Learn how to become a local school safety volunteer and advocate. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE Parents for SAFER SCHOOLS

Safe and Sound Schools is proud to introduce our newest program, Pathways for Prevention! This program was created to provide a practical approach to school violence prevention. Participants will explore universal violence prevention strategies, as well as targeted and intensive interventions for preventing and responding to violent behaviors to support safe and sound learning environments. BRING OUR PROGRAM TO YOUR COMMUNITY Pathways for Prevention equips school communities to better understand and leverage tools such as Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to keep their campus safe.This program was created to provide a practical approach to school violence prevention. Participants will explore universal violence prevention strategies, as well as targeted and intensive interventions for preventing and responding to violent behaviors to support safe and sound learning environments. Keep scrolling to learn more, including detailed information about each module, and our lead trainers. VALUE & OUTCOMES Our Workshops Will Help Participants: Understand and apply MTSS Learn to identify and utilize systems of support within school communities to ensure student growth, wellness, and safety Learn to foster a culture of care in their school community Understand how to assess and manage active threats in school communities to prevent school violence Explore universal violence prevention strategies, as well as targeted and intensive interventions for preventing and responding to violent behaviors to support safe and sound learning environments THE TRAINING MODULES Introduction to Pathways for Prevention Module #1 Participants will review the constructs of Multi-tiered Systems of Support and explore the application of MTSS for the prevention of school violence. Through real-world illustrations and examples, participants will recognize MTSS as a model of prevention, intervention, and postvention. Through subsequent modules, participants will learn to identify and utilize systems of support within their school community to ensure student growth, wellness, and safety in identified areas of need. Emotional Awareness and Management Module #2 Emotional awareness and management are critical social-emotional competencies that support student growth and can help prevent emotional, behavioral, and mental health crises. Through scenario-based examples and activities, these concepts will be defined, and participants will learn how schools can support their students’ growth in these areas in a multi-tiered system of support that focuses on social-emotional learning. Suicide Prevention & Intervention Module #3 Students experience a myriad of emotions as they progress through school. While most cope successfully with these feelings, many will harbor emotional pain so great that they have thoughts of suicide. In fact, approximately 50% of lifetime mental health conditions emerge by age 14 and 90% of deaths by suicide had an underlying mental illness. As mental health concerns increase, schools must be ready to address suicide prevention and intervention needs for all students. Through scenario-based examples and activities, participants will learn how to identify risk and protective factors and warning signs of suicide. They will also learn how schools can support students at-risk for suicide through implementation of MTSS such as, conducting suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and reintegrating students back into school after hospitalization. Additionally, best practices in suicide postvention will be defined and reviewed. Identifying and Supporting Student Trauma Experiences Module #4 Students experience various forms and degrees of trauma as a result of death, illness, crisis, and loss, often affecting behavioral, social-emotional and academic growth, which can lead to harmful behaviors if unrecognized and untreated. Through scenario-based examples and activities, participants will learn how to identify traumatic events, experience, and effects. A trauma-informed approach within a multi-tiered system of support will be described, and specific examples and resources will be provided in order to apply the concepts learned. Bullying Prevention and Intervention Module #5 A longstanding challenge for school communities across the country and spanning decades of American public education, bullying behavior is harmful to victims, offenders, and school communities nationwide, as well as linked to long-term mental health impacts and violent behaviors. Participants will explore the myriad issues and presentations of bullying in this module, exploring their impact upon students’ learning and sense of safety in school today. Examining multi-tiered solutions, interventions, strategies, and supports, participants will learn to identify and combat these challenges through universal, targeted, and intensive interventions and resources. Positive Behavior Supports Module #6 This training module explores the power of a positive approach to fostering a safe and welcoming school environment. Examining best practices in proactive, response, and management strategies across a multi-tiered systems approach, participants will gain practical tools for building a positive climate and supportive culture to increase positive student engagement, interaction, and growth, decreasing negative, harmful, and potentially violent behaviors in school. Responding to Threatening Behaviors Module #7 Before and beyond threat assessment, this learning module explores a Multi-tiered Systems of Support approach to preventing, addressing, and managing potential school violence. From fostering a culture of care to assessing and managing an active threat, school communities may be better positioned to prevent school violence than they realize. Participants will explore universal violence prevention strategies, as well as targeted and intensive interventions for preventing and responding to violent behaviors to support a safe learning environment. Supporting Individuals and School Communities Through Grief Experiences Module #8 Grief experiences impact school communities and individuals within the community in various forms and degrees, affecting behavioral, social-emotional and academic growth, potentially lead to harmful behaviors if unrecognized and untreated. Through scenario-based examples and activities, participants will learn how to identify and support individual and shared grief experiences through a multi-tiered systems approach. Copy of Supporting Individuals and School Communities Through Grief Experiences Module #9 Participants will review and discuss a real-world example of school violence prevented through the application of multi-tiered systems of support. MEET THE AUTHORS & LEAD TRAINERS Dr. Stephen Brock Professor and the School Psychology Program Coordinator at College of Education at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) Ben Fernandez PREPaRE Workshop #1 and #2 Master Trainer and Director of Mental and Behavioral Health Programs, Safe and Sound Schools Michele Gay Co-Founder and Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools Dr. Amanda Nickerson Professor and Director of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York Dr. Melissa Reeves Senior Advisor, Safe and Sound Schools and Senior Threat Manager & Trainer, SIGMA Threat Management Associates, an Ontic Company Bring Safe and Sound Training TO YOUR SCHOOL, DISTRICT OR ORGANIZATION! Our expert team is dedicated to empowering school safety stakeholders across the U.S. and beyond with training and tailored consulting. If none of our existing programs are the perfect fit, we also offer customized consulting to help you strengthen your school safety efforts. Please complete the form below to get started, and a member of our team will be in touch soon! Dive Deeper Learn more about Pathways for Prevention and how it can equip your school community with a practical approach to school violence prevention LEARN MORE Pathways FOR PREVENTION GET TRAINING

Featured AVAILABLE TO BOOK EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE SAFE AND SOUND SPEAKERS BUREAU AnneMoss Rogers is a compelling mental health speaker known for her raw authenticity and evidence-informed approach to wellness and suicide prevention. What sets her apart is her ability to connect deeply with audiences through lived experience, turning personal tragedy into a powerful catalyst for change. Her talks equip schools and organizations with practical tools to foster emotional wellness, build resilience, and create cultures of open dialogue around mental health. AnneMoss is uniquely effective at breaking stigma and inspiring action, making her an essential voice for any community serious about supporting mental health. WHY Book AnneMoss FOR YOUR EVENT? “AnneMoss Rogers is probably the most resilient person I know. She has managed to turn grief into action. I had the pleasure of presenting with her at the Pediatric Academic Societies conference and her part was absolutely the best. She received a standing ovation. I have been to this conference for two decades and I have never seen any speaker receive a standing ovation. She was powerful. She was moving.” -Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH, Staff Scientist/Clinical Psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health WHO Books AnneMoss ? AnneMoss’s emotionally raw storytelling and practical, stigma-reducing strategies have made her a compelling and in-demand speaker on mental health and suicide prevention. Known for her relatable, inclusive approach, she equips audiences with actionable tools to foster resilience, connection, and early intervention. AnneMoss is an ideal choice for schools, workplaces, and organizations seeking to create emotionally healthy environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Recent audiences include: National Institute of Mental Health American Academy of Pediatrics The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) TEDx Speaker Nebraska Department of Education Boston Public Schools Fairfax County Public Schools University of South Dakota North Carolina State University ESI Management Group Add your school or organization to the list of those inspired by AnneMoss Rogers - book her today! BOOK TODAY ANNEMOSS ROGERS Mental Health and Suicide Education Expert BOOK NOW << Back to All Speakers Get Inspired TO BRING AnneMoss TO YOUR NEXT EVENT! Check out AnneMoss Rogers’ books Diary of a Broken Mind and Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk wherever books are sold. SPEAKER Topics Include Mental & Behavioral Health Culture, Climate & Community Substance Use & Addiction Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Support Turning Pain into Purpose Lessons Learned from Tragedy Signature PRESENTATIONS Click on the titles to learn more about each signature presentation and fill out the form below to book for your next event. Turning Pain into Purpose: Preventing Suicide Through Human Connection After years of trying to find help for her once joyful son and rap artist, AnneMoss Rogers helplessly watched Charles spiral into despair. Desperate to escape his depression, he turned to heroin and died by suicide at age 20 in 2015. In this heartfelt and surprisingly hopeful keynote, AnneMoss shares her path to healing by dragging an uncomfortable topic into the spotlight. She explores how giving back not only helped her survive but also created a ripple effect of hope and connection. And through a blog community that came together in their shared pain, she illustrates with emotionally naked® honesty, a surprising and unexpected way to save lives. Takeaways: • Identify behavioral and emotional indicators of distress and suicide • Learn what to say and what to do when you suspect someone is struggling • Reinforce help-seeking as a strength • Build connection, accountability, and support among groups for a culture of wellness Addressing Gaps in Suicide Prevention After years of seeking help for her once joyful son and rap artist, AnneMoss Rogers watched helplessly as Charles spiraled into depression and heroin addiction, ending in his shocking suicide in 2015 at age 20. Drawing on her lived experience and training, she exposes the gaps in suicide prevention—what’s missing in our systems, communities, and conversations—and shows how grief can be transformed into passionate, purposeful action. Through emotionally naked® honesty, AnneMoss demonstrates how dogged persistence can create lasting change. Takeaways: • What we can do by identifying struggles early and intervening before crisis • Why lived experience matters: turning personal loss into passionate and purposeful action that resonates • How to create meaning, impact, and a legacy one can carry forward When Life Shatters: Building Resilience After Tragedy When life shatters, what comes next? In this powerful and inspiring keynote, AnneMoss Rogers explores how the darkest moments can give rise to unexpected strength, clarity, and purpose—and how that growth is never automatic. Grounded in the science of post-traumatic growth and drawing from both her experience as a brain tumor survivor and the loss of her son to suicide, she shares how it is possible to intentionally transform grief, trauma, and adversity into resilience—ultimately weaving it into the tapestry of our lives. Far from a story of despair, AnneMoss centers her message on the human capacity to grow through what we go through, with vulnerability, intention, and hope. Takeaways: • A deeper understanding of post-traumatic growth—and how to foster it • How to reframe your story—from tragedy and agony to purpose and strength • The good, bad, and the ugly of this painful, uneven journey • Why pain is part of processing, and how all of it is essential to healing & resilience • Resources & strategies to support anyone through life-shattering tragedy The Emotionally Naked Truth about Suicide: What Can We Do to Prevent It? AnneMoss Rogers and her husband sought help for their son, Charles, a gifted rap artist battling depression. At age 20, Charles turned to heroin and died by suicide in 2015. In this presentation, AnneMoss will share what she wishes she knew and will dispel common myths about suicide, while delivering straightforward information and a message of hope. This presentation will empower everyday people and clinicians with the skills to recognize warning signs in their co-workers, friends and loved ones and what actions to take to help prevent this threat to life. Takeaways: • How to recognize the cryptic ways people cry for help • How to respond, what to say/do (includes talking points) • Creating a suicide-safe environment (aka. means safety) • Life events that can increase suicide risk • Trusted resources and downloads with sample conversation and guidance Spotting Students at Risk: The Educator’s Role in Preventing Suicide & Self-Harm Behaviors How can educators spot students at risk for suicide? What is the right thing to say or do? What can be done to prevent students from getting to crisis in the first place? And how can educators find support? Whether it’s having a conversation with a stressed-out student or talking to someone who might be suicidal, this presentation will empower educators with the words and tools needed to be the bridge to support. Includes engaging personal stories, real-life examples, and interactive activities. Takeaways: • How to spot students/co-workers at risk and what to say/do • How to have difficult conversations with students, co-workers, loved ones • Case studies of simple shifts in teaching that promote wellness, and resilience • The single most important mental health skill students need to learn • Self-care for educators Diary of a Broken Mind: Addiction, Depression and the Tragic Link to Suicide BOOK NOW Testimonials Review 1 Review 2 Review 3 “I had the privilege of attending the hosted event this past week with keynote speaker AnneMoss Rogers. I find I have few words to describe the evening…it was riveting. It gave me pause and has stayed with me. I’ve had several conversations this week with friends who feel the same. I hope Anne Moss Rogers will be back again next year.” -Lori, Parent in a California School District “Good luck dozing off or pseudo listening to AnneMoss Rogers. Even those up all night couldn’t avert their focus to her dynamic ability to connect. We all learned so much from her, and she puts it all on the line. If you want a keynote speaker, or someone to connect with you on a visceral level, Mrs. AnneMoss Rogers is who you want.” -Mike Ross, Patrol Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools Safety and Security Go Go Speaker BIOGRAPHY AnneMoss Rogers has lived the ultimate tragedy and become an expert on emotional wellness, suicide prevention, and postvention, with a niche focus on youth mental health. She educates through storytelling, and shares hope, coping strategies, and straightforward, practical takeaways. Her youngest son, Charles, was the funniest, most popular kid in school. As a teen, he wore the mask of a clown to hide depression and used drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. He would become addicted to heroin and take his life in 2015 at age 20. The most devastating loss of her life was a turning point. While it took time to accept that purpose with grace, she has never looked back or regretted that decision. Putting her grief into action, she authored the award-winning memoir, Diary of a Broken Mind and the Amazon best seller, Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk with co-writer Dr. Kimberly O’Brien. A TEDx speaker, AnneMoss has been featured in both the New York Times and Variety. She was the first non-clinician invited to speak on youth suicide at the National Institute of Mental Health. She is a registered safeTALK suicide prevention trainer, and she is both ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and ASK-trained. A UNC - Chapel Hill alumna, she currently lives in Richmond, VA, and her surviving son Richard is a film editor in LA. Book AnneMoss TODAY!