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This state-by-state landscape highlights where behavioral threat assessment is required, supported through regulation, or addressed through guidance and best practices. Behavioral Threat Assessment STATE-BY-STATE Every state has a role to play in advancing behavioral threat assessment and management in K–12 schools, but the requirements, resources, and expectations that come with them, vary widely. Explore this state-by-state breakdown to understand where behavioral threat assessment is required, supported through regulation, or addressed through guidance and best practices. This data was compiled by the research team at Safe and Sound Schools from open source information provided by each state, including: state statutes, regulations, and each state's own Department of Education or school safety center materials. This information was last updated in August 2026, and does not represent the 2019 baseline cited in earlier national reports. Category boundaries reflect editorial judgment calls documented state by state.* To explore averted cases of violence in your state, visit the Averted School Violence Project Database . Alabama Encouraged State law requires annual staff safety training and emergency plans covering "serious threats," but those provisions are lockdown and severe-weather response procedures, not behavioral threat assessment, so no qualifying mandate exists. Alaska Encouraged No Alaska statute or Department of Education webpage mandates or endorses threat assessment, but the department co-leads an annual School Safety & Well-Being Summit that includes a session on aligning behavioral threat assessment with student support systems. Arizona Encouraged State law requires periodic school safety assessments, but these are physical building-security reviews, not behavioral threat evaluations, so Arizona has no BTAM mandate. Arkansas Required Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-1303, as amended in 2023, requires every public school district and charter school to establish a behavioral threat assessment team and train every team member. California Required Cal. Educ. Code § 49390 et seq. (SB 906, 2022) requires school staff to immediately report any homicidal threat to law enforcement, which must then investigate and assess it: a mandatory assessment process, just run through police rather than a school-based team. Colorado State Regulation & Training Colorado runs statutorily created programs (Safe2Tell and the School Safety Resource Center) that provide mandatory training and reporting infrastructure, but the state's own Attorney General has stated in writing that districts are "not required" to establish threat assessment systems. Connecticut Required Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222m requires school security and safety plans. Connecticut's 2019 baseline requirement was retained here, since no evidence of repeal was found. Delaware Encouraged The Omnibus School Safety Act mandates comprehensive safety plans and drills but not threat assessment specifically; the state's Emergency Management Agency promotes BTAM as a recommended tool, not a legal requirement. District of Columbia (D.C) Encouraged No DC statute mandates threat assessment, but the Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency runs school-safety training that names "Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management" as an offered course and links to federal BTAM resources. Florida Required Fla. Stat. § 1006.07(7), originating in the 2018 post-Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, requires every school to use the CSTAG threat assessment model and has since been expanded. Georgia Required Georgia's 2019 baseline requirement was retained absent evidence of repeal, and a 2023 law (Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-1185) separately requires annual threat assessment protocols and drills. Hawaii Encouraged Several bills to create a threat assessment mandate (2020, 2021-22, 2022, 2024) were introduced but none passed, leaving Hawaii with no enacted statute or state guidance document. Idaho Encouraged A 2025 bill that would have given legal immunity to school threat assessment teams died in committee, leaving only informal guidance from the state's School Safety & Security program. Illinois Required 105 ILCS 128/45 establishes Illinois's statewide behavioral threat assessment mandate. Indiana Required Ind. Code § 10-21-1-10(c)(2)(F) requires multidisciplinary threat assessment teams in every school's safety plan, with compliance required by July 1, 2025: a new requirement since the 2019 baseline. Iowa State Regulation & Training Iowa Code § 280.36 (2023) creates liability protection and information-sharing rules for schools that choose to form threat assessment teams, but the state's own implementation guidance says the law does not require any school to form one. Kansas Encouraged The Kansas School Safety and Security Act addresses security officers and general safety planning, but no provision requires threat assessment training or a threat-triggered process; state guidance on the topic remains non-statutory. Kentucky Required Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 158.4412, part of the 2019 School Safety and Resiliency Act, establishes the mandate. Louisiana Required La. R.S. 17:416.16, dating to 2001, requires every public school system to establish a district threat assessment team with specific required membership: one of the longest-standing mandates in the country. Maine Required A 2025 law (LD 21) amended Maine's student conduct code to require all schools to adopt policies consistent with behavioral threat assessment and management best practices statewide. Maryland Required Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-1507, the 2018 Safe to Learn Act, is a current, in-force mandatory statute. Massachusetts Encouraged No Massachusetts statute mandates threat assessment, but the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education names "School Threat Assessment" directly in its own emergency-planning guidance and links to federal best-practice resources. Michigan Required Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1308e (2024) uses mandatory "shall ensure" language, with schools required to comply by October 1, 2026. Minnesota State Regulation & Training A 2026 law requires every school board to adopt an anonymous threat-reporting policy by 2027 and implement it by 2028: a real mandate, but for reporting infrastructure rather than a threat assessment team or process. Mississippi Required Mississippi's 2019 baseline requirement was retained absent evidence of repeal; a 2025 School Safety Grant Program (SB 2538) supports it with funding. Missouri State Regulation & Training State law formally defines "behavioral threat assessment" and requires districts to request a transferring student's threat assessment records within 48 hours, but only for students placed through the child welfare system, not a universal mandate to conduct assessments. Montana Required A 2023 law (Senate Bill 213) requires every school safety plan to include a threat assessment protocol and a threat assessment team that meets at least monthly. Nebraska State Regulation & Training State law defines "threat assessment team" and requires the state to provide training and a 24/7 anonymous reporting line, but only for schools that already have a team; nothing requires a school to form one in the first place. Nevada Required Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.1455 requires every school to have a "SafeVoice" multidisciplinary team of at least three staff, and the state Department of Education actively runs its own threat assessment program alongside it. New Hampshire Required New Hampshire's 2019 baseline requirement was retained absent evidence of repeal; a 2022 SAFE Grant Program provides related funding but is not itself a BTAM mandate. New Jersey Required P.L. 2022, c.83, signed in August 2022 and effective the following school year, is a new requirement since the 2019 baseline. New Mexico Encouraged State law requires training for school personnel, but on child abuse and neglect detection, not threat assessment; the Public Education Department's annual safety plan template recommends threat assessment without requiring it. New York Required NYSED's own regulation (8 CRR-NY 155.17), implementing the SAVE Act, specifically addresses multi-disciplinary behavioral assessment teams as a strategy schools may use and must document if used: real regulatory grounding, though closer to permissive than a universal mandate. North Carolina Required N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-105.65 requires every school to establish a threat assessment team: a new requirement since the 2019 baseline. North Dakota Encouraged North Dakota's own Department of Public Instruction links out to the North Dakota Safety Council's "All-Threat Assessment" school safety service: a real reference to threat assessment even without a state mandate behind it. Ohio Required Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.669 (2021) establishes the mandate. Oklahoma State Regulation & Training State law requires every school to have a standing Safe School Committee, but the statute is scoped to bullying prevention rather than targeted-violence threat assessment. Oregon Required Oregon's 2019 baseline requirement, cited by RAND/NTAC as an early multidisciplinary-team mandate, was retained absent evidence of repeal. Pennsylvania Required 24 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 13-1302-E (2019) establishes the mandate. Rhode Island Required R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-23.2 establishes the mandate. South Carolina Required South Carolina's own Department of Education states plainly that state law requires every school to have a threat assessment team, though the exact statute could not be confirmed; the mechanism most likely runs through an annual budget provision rather than permanent code. South Dakota Encouraged A 2024 law addresses door security and school resource officer presence, not threat assessment or training, so no qualifying statute exists. Tennessee Required Signed in May 2023 after the Covenant School shooting, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 49-6-2701 to 2703 requires every school district to establish threat assessment teams. Texas Required Tex. Educ. Code § 37.115 (2019) establishes the mandate. Utah Required Utah Code Ann. §§ 53G-8-701.5 and 701.6 require every school to have a designated safety and security specialist who must conduct a behavioral threat assessment using an evidence-based tool when needed. Vermont Required 16 V.S.A. § 1485 is a current mandatory statute added between 2019 and today, independently confirmed against the state's own Agency of Education guidance. Virginia Required Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-79.4 establishes the mandate Washington Required Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.320.123 establishes the mandate. West Virginia Encouraged State law mandates active shooter training, but that trains for physical response after violence begins rather than identifying behavioral warning signs beforehand, so it falls short of a threat assessment mandate. Wisconsin Required Wis. Stat. § 118.07(5) (2017) requires every school district to train all employees on mandatory reporting of school violence threats: a real statewide training mandate, even without a separate law requiring a standing team. Wyoming Encouraged Wyoming's Department of Education runs its own "Threat Assessment & Reporting" webpage describing how threat assessment helps prevent violence: a genuine state reference to the practice, without a mandate behind it. Additional Resources This lineup of learning and training opportunities, focused on behavioral threat assessment, prevention, digital safety, and more, is designed to build toward the 2nd Annual International PREVENT Conference in January 2027. REGISTER TODAY Ideal for leaders and front-line staff, this guide provides best practice guidance to law enforcement agencies, leaders, and practitioners, as well as school officials, behavioral health specialists, parents, and community stakeholders. ACCESS THE GUIDE BTAM is one of the most effective prevention strategies available today. These five episodes of The Sound Off on School Safety will help you deepen your understanding of BTAM and strengthen your prevention efforts. 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Safe and Sound EVENTS Explore our events featuring top school safety experts on today's most critical topics. HOST AN EVENT “I have never heard from a more inspirational group than I have the last 2 days… I am so thankful to have heard your stories and found them so inspirational. Keep saying the names of the lives lost, keep telling your stories. Thank you!” – Nicole, Attendee EXCLUDE PAST EVENTS The Next Steps: From Reporting Concerns to Preventing Violence REGISTER NOW - October 13 In this can't-miss conversation, Michele Gay will be joined by Dr. Allison Willemin of Navigate360, Mo Canady of NASRO to explore the critical work that happens after someone sees something and says something. 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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. Spotting Students at Risk: The educator’s role in preventing suicide and other self-harming 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. With its engaging personal stories, real-life examples, and interactive activities, this presentation is a rich learning opportunity for educators with resources and solutions. Takeaways: •How to spot students/co-workers at risk and what to say/do •How to have difficult conversations with students •Case studies of simple shifts in teaching that promote wellness and learning •The single most important skill for working with young people •Self-care for you •Resources and protocols Smartphones, Social Media, AI, and Youth Mental Health Algorithms, social media, and constant connectivity shape how kids see themselves, relate to others, and cope with stress. As today’s digital world increasingly influences youth mental health, parents are asking: When should my child get a phone? What kind? How much online access is too much? Is social media hurting children’s brains? Drawing on her background as a former digital marketing firm owner, AnneMoss Rogers helps educators and parents understand how predatory algorithms zero in at vulnerable moments to keep kids scrolling. Informed by both current research and her lived experience as a mother who lost her son to suicide, this session offers practical, age-appropriate strategies for setting boundaries, recognizing warning signs, and building resilience through open communication. Takeaways: • What data shows about social media and youth mental health •How to recognize typical youth angst versus cries for help •How to empower students to alert a trusted adult when they see something concerning online •How schools can encourage parents to build supportive parent networks •Learn simple strategies that strengthen coping skills and resilience Coping Strategies for Grief & Loss: Healing in a School Community After a Suicide Loss In this interactive presentation, AnneMoss Rogers shares her personal journey of coping with the loss of her son to suicide and the strategies that helped lessen the suffering. The session examines the school postvention climate and focuses on healing and includes hands-on activities, scripted role play, case studies, and video insights from educators who have supported their school communities after suicide loss. Attendees will gain practical tools to navigate grief, foster healing, and build a culture of compassionate support. With years of experience facilitating suicide loss grief groups and healing workshops, AnneMoss provides guidance with adaptable tools for all comfort levels. The session is designed to educate, bring people together and offer positive impact and hope. Takeaways: What to say and how to support students and faculty after a suicide loss A protocol for speaking with families who have lost someone to suicide (includes a downloadable script) How mobile phones and social media impact the process Soul-care strategies for educators Tips on preventing contagion and empowering students to be part of the solution Real-world case studies and videos showcasing how school mental health professionals have coped personally and professionally Activities for schools and classrooms to foster healing Fun Activities That Build Connection and Coping Skills: Upstream Mental Health Strategies The key to getting people to talk about mental health is to make it fun! This is the part educators love the most—the real-life ideas others have used, and the interactive activities and games that inspire conversation and teach skills. It’s not your usual PD or snoozer training but a rich learning opportunity for educators that offers ready-made and tested ideas and activities that use upstream strategies to prevent crisis, build resilience, and strengthen coping skills. Warning: there is often lots of laughter as games are demonstrated. Takeaways: •All kinds of activities that suit in or outside of classrooms for students or adults as well as different comfort levels •How to build real connection among students through activities •Case studies of simple shifts that promote awareness, wellness, and resilience •Resources with links to the activity PDFs & PPTs so no one has to reinvent the wheel Spotting Students at Risk: Signs and Early Intervention Strategies for the Littles (Ages 5-12) Will this child grow out of it? Is this behavior normal? Should we do something—and if so, what? Children can show early signs of mental health challenges and suicide risk and noticing those signs early matters. Schools have something few other environments have daily opportunities for early intervention, upstream prevention, and genuine human connection. How can we leverage those opportunities to strengthen student wellness, build resilience, and help prevent suicide? AnneMoss Rogers draws on lived experience of losing her son to suicide, times as the executive director of a youth mental health organization, and the latest research to help educators recognize early warning signs and respond effectively. Participants will learn how early intervention and upstream approaches can make a difference before a child’s struggles become a crisis. Takeaways: •Learn early risk factors for elementary students •Learn age-appropriate conversations about suicide (talk bubbles or scripted role-play conversations) •Find out the single most important skill for emotional regulation in this age group •Learn about a case study in early intervention that achieved positive outcomes •Games and activities that bolster skills and resilience Addiction and the Tragic Link to Suicide: Awareness and Prevention Strategies for Schools 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!

The Safe and Sound Institute® presents regional Summits, workshops and trainings with national level experts in school safety to actively engage and connect all stakeholders in the process of improving school safety. GET STARTED TODAY Training Topics Also Include: Bully Prevention and Intervention Social Skill Development Medical First Aid Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention School Safety & Security Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Building a Culture of Safety School Leadership Student Safety Training Emergency Operations Planning Family Support Planning (Reunification) Crisis Communications And more! Cyber Security, Policy & Prevention Event & Curriculum Development School-Based Threat Assessment Emergency Operations Planning Social Emotional Learning Trauma Informed Schools Assessing Digital & Social Media Threats Physical Safety Assessments Safety for Students with Special Needs Suicide Prevention & Postvention Protocols Active Assailant Education & Training Anonymous Tip Program Development Our team of experts is here to empower yours—offering expert training and strategic consulting across a broad range of subjects. Discover the areas where we provide the most impact, and let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to get started. Projects We Frequently Consult On Community Engagement Emergency Operations Planning Layered Systems of Security Supporting Students' Basic & Immediate Needs Comprehensive School Safety Topics We Frequently Train On Our team of experts is here to empower your staff by providing expert training across a broad range of subjects. Discover the areas we offer training on and reach out today to get started. Anonymous Reporting Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Safety & Success Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention School Law & Policy Crisis Response & Recovery School-Based Threat Assessment Stop the Bleed Custom In-Person & Virtual Professional Development & Training The Safe and Sound Institute® presents regional Summits, workshops and trainings with national level experts in school safety to actively engage and connect all stakeholders in the process of improving school safety. Connecting stakeholders, building common language, and setting the foundation for collaborative work, our Summits, workshops, and trainings bring together regional stakeholders for greater impact and the long-lasting relationships required to ensure school safety. States, regions, counties, and districts can maximize their resources by bringing together the multiple agencies, professions, and perspectives required for a truly collaborative and meaningful approach to school safety, increasing efficiency and productivity to rethink school safety. Safe and Sound Schools® tailors each Summit, workshop, and training session to the unique needs of local stakeholders and communities in the form of stand-alone events, or as part of a regional or state tour to reach more stakeholders in a shorter time frame. This concentrated focus builds collaboration, increases resource sharing and builds networks for continued school safety improvement. Participants interact, learn and share best practices, and become resources to each other as they assess, act and audit their school safety efforts, together. LEARN MORE Meet Our Team of Experts This national network includes Safe and Sound team members as well as leading experts representing every facet of comprehensive school safety and student well-being. Together, we deliver customized training tailored to your team’s priorities, schedule, and goals. Meet a few of the experts ready to support your community: Michele Gay Founder & Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools Ben Fernandez Director of Programs & Curriculum Development Kate Shaw Associate Director of Projects & Training, Safe and Sound Schools Susan Payne Founder & Executive Director, Safe2Tell Dr. CJ Huff Educator and Child Advocate Antionette King Physical & Cyber Security Expert Dr. Melissa Reeves Former President, National Association of School Psychologists Dave Okada President, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Paul Timm PSP, Physical Security Expert AnneMoss Rogers Mental Health and Suicide Education Expert Dr. Scot Poland Professor, Licensed Psychologist, Expert on School Violence Theresa Campbell Founder, President & CEO of Safer Schools Together Dr. Greg Gerber Assistant Professor at the New York Institute of Technology, Vancouver CONTACT US NOW Book a Custom Consult TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT TODAY! 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! Safe and Sound INSTITUTE CONTACT US

What happens after the cameras leave? Recovery from a traumatic incident is rarely linear or simple, and its impact can continue for weeks, months, and years. In this powerful conversation, survivors Missy Dodds and Dr. Allison Willemin explore trauma, prevention, and recovery through the lens of lived experience, examining how survivor perspectives can reshape the way we think about preparedness and prevention. Together, they’ll discuss the role of trauma-informed reunification planning, recognizing individuals in crisis, building healthy communities, and auditing prevention and response plans, while exploring what it means to support individuals and communities through the long-term process of healing. After the Headlines: Prevention, Recovery, and the Journey Forward BACK What happens after the cameras leave? Recovery from a traumatic incident is rarely linear or simple, and its impact can continue for weeks, months, and years. In this powerful conversation, survivors Missy Dodds and Dr. Allison Willemin explore trauma, prevention, and recovery through the lens of lived experience, examining how survivor perspectives can reshape the way we think about preparedness and prevention. Together, they’ll discuss the role of trauma-informed reunification planning, recognizing individuals in crisis, building healthy communities, and auditing prevention and response plans, while exploring what it means to support individuals and communities through the long-term process of healing. What happens after the cameras leave? Recovery from a traumatic incident is rarely linear or simple, and its impact can continue for weeks, months, and years. In this powerful conversation, survivors Missy Dodds and Dr. Allison Willemin explore trauma, prevention, and recovery through the lens of lived experience, examining how survivor perspectives can reshape the way we think about preparedness and prevention. Together, they’ll discuss the role of trauma-informed reunification planning, recognizing individuals in crisis, building healthy communities, and auditing prevention and response plans, while exploring what it means to support individuals and communities through the long-term process of healing. Participants can expect to: Understand what recovery can look like in the weeks, months, and years following a traumatic incident. Explore how connection, mental health, and recognizing people in crisis can strengthen prevention efforts before a crisis occurs. Learn how schools and communities can support long-term healing while helping survivors and those impacted move forward without simply “moving on.” Gain actionable insights into what they can do to reinforce safety on this campus today.

Safe & Sound WEBINARS After the Headlines: Prevention, Recovery, and the Journey Forward What happens after the cameras leave? Recovery from a traumatic incident is rarely linear or simple, and its impact can continue for weeks, months, and years. In this powerful conversation, survivors Missy Dodds and Dr. Allison Willemin explore trauma, prevention, and recovery through the lens of lived experience, examining how survivor perspectives can reshape the way we think about preparedness and prevention. Together, they’ll discuss the role of trauma-informed reunification planning, recognizing individuals in crisis, building healthy communities, and auditing prevention and response plans, while exploring what it means to support individuals and communities through the long-term process of healing. Watch Now A Resilient Community: Building Systems that Foster Well-Being Prevention and intervention cannot rely on a single strategy. Building sustainable safety frameworks requires aligning resources, strengthening community, learning from averted cases of school violence, and creating systems of support that both reduce risk and foster resilience. Join us to explore how an integrated approach can help meet students’ needs, strengthen protective factors, and create the conditions for lasting safety and well-being. Watch Now A Culture of Prevention: Building the Framework to Prevent Crisis School violence is preventable. Students considering harm – to themselves or others – often show warning signs. The key is ensuring multidisciplinary teams can recognize those signals early and respond with timely, effective support that redirects students off the pathway to violence toward safety and well-being. Join experts in crisis prevention, preparedness and student well-being to learn practical steps you can take to help prevent crises on your campus. Watch Now A Comprehensive Approach: Understanding the Layers of Effective School Safety True school safety is about preparing for every hazard that could impact students, staff, and the wider school community. This webinar explores the six pillars of comprehensive school safety and how a holistic, layered, and inclusive approach can strengthen and transform your campus culture. Watch Now Digital Dangers & Student Behavior: When Low-Level Concerns Become Safety Risks This session is designed to support educators, student services teams, school mental health professionals, safety personnel, and administrators working to build sustainable, student-centered approaches to prevention, intervention, and support. Watch Now What's Working in School Safety: Trends, Tools, and Success Stories for the School Year Michele Gay is joined by Alana O’Grady, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs at Verkada, for an in-depth conversation on current safety trends and actionable steps to make your school safer. Watch Now Protecting Students from Inappropriate Adult-Student Relationships: What Every School Leader & Educator Needs to Know 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. Watch Now Lessons in Prevention: Real Cases and Insights from the Averted School Violence Database Join Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, Mo Canady, Executive Director of NASRO, for a 60-minute session designed to help school safety stakeholders learn from averted acts of violence. Watch Now School Safety: How to Start Productive Conversations in Your Community 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. Watch Now From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Addressing the Increase in School Violence (Webinar) Join our expert panel with Michele Gay in discussion about this dangerous trend. We’ll cover how communities can restore safety and return to learning, and share best practices, insights, and key resources. Watch Now Especially Safe®: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings (Webinar) Join Safe and Sound Schools for a webinar focused on how safety teams can address the safety and security needs of school community members with access and functional needs (special needs). Watch Now

Prevention and intervention cannot rely on a single strategy. Building sustainable safety frameworks requires aligning resources, strengthening community, learning from averted cases of school violence, and creating systems of support that both reduce risk and foster resilience. Join us to explore how an integrated approach can help meet students’ needs, strengthen protective factors, and create the conditions for lasting safety and well-being. A Resilient Community: Building Systems that Foster Well-Being BACK Prevention and intervention cannot rely on a single strategy. Building sustainable safety frameworks requires aligning resources, strengthening community, learning from averted cases of school violence, and creating systems of support that both reduce risk and foster resilience. Join us to explore how an integrated approach can help meet students’ needs, strengthen protective factors, and create the conditions for lasting safety and well-being. Prevention and intervention cannot rely on a single strategy. Building sustainable safety frameworks requires aligning resources, strengthening community, learning from averted cases of school violence, and creating systems of support that both reduce risk and foster resilience. Join us to explore how an integrated approach can help meet students’ needs, strengthen protective factors, and create the conditions for lasting safety and well-being. Key Takeaways: Why effective prevention and intervention efforts require an integrated, multi-layered approach. The power of aligning resources, strengthening community systems, and learning from each other to support sustainable school safety frameworks. How comprehensive systems of support can reduce risk, strengthen protective factors, and promote long-term safety and well-being.

Join Safe and Sound Schools for a webinar focused on how safety teams can address the safety and security needs of school community members with access and functional needs (special needs). Especially Safe®: An Inclusive Approach to Safety Preparedness in Educational Settings (Webinar) BACK Join Safe and Sound Schools for a webinar focused on how safety teams can address the safety and security needs of school community members with access and functional needs (special needs). This webinar explores Safe and Sound’s newest program, Especially Safe, Developed with expert practitioners from across the disciplines, this program includes resources, tools, and teaching ideas to meet the safety needs of community members with special needs! This webinar will cover: How to use the Especially Safe® Planning & Preparation Guide and the Teaching & Training Guide How to use our TEAMS framework to operationalize your safety planning and preparation for individuals with access and functional needs Practical activities for increasing empowerment and building a positive culture of safety within your school community

School violence is preventable. Students considering harm – to themselves or others – often show warning signs. The key is ensuring multidisciplinary teams can recognize those signals early and respond with timely, effective support that redirects students off the pathway to violence toward safety and well-being. Join experts in crisis prevention, preparedness and student well-being to learn practical steps you can take to help prevent crises on your campus. A Culture of Prevention: Building the Framework to Prevent Crisis BACK School violence is preventable. Students considering harm – to themselves or others – often show warning signs. The key is ensuring multidisciplinary teams can recognize those signals early and respond with timely, effective support that redirects students off the pathway to violence toward safety and well-being. Join experts in crisis prevention, preparedness and student well-being to learn practical steps you can take to help prevent crises on your campus. School violence is preventable. Students considering harm – to themselves or others – often show warning signs. The key is ensuring multidisciplinary teams can recognize those signals early and respond with timely, effective support that redirects students off the pathway to violence toward safety and well-being. Join experts in crisis prevention, preparedness and student well-being to learn practical steps you can take to help prevent crises on your campus. Key Takeaways: The importance of recognizing early warning signs that may indicate a student is considering harm to themselves or others. How multidisciplinary teams can provide timely, effective interventions that redirect students toward safety and well-being. Practical crisis prevention and preparedness strategies that help reduce the risk of violence and support student well-being on campus.