Education Technology
School Violence Prevention and Response
Schools can detect warning signs early through vigilant communication, behavioral awareness, and community participation in prevention efforts
Key takeaways
Educators and students should be trained to recognize and report specific behavioral warning signs that may indicate a threat.
Community involvement and open communication channels within schools are essential to early violence detection and prevention.
Multiple layers of resources — federal, state, local, and private — exist to support school safety personnel in prevention and response efforts.
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Adam Coughran, President, Safe Kids, Inc. During the conversation, they discussed proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools, focusing on the importance of communication channels within schools, behavioral awareness, and community involvement to aid in early detection and intervention.
Key Takeaways:
- Specific behaviors educators and students should be mindful of and report
- How to educate and encourage your students and community about the critical role they play in violence prevention
- Available resources at the federal, state, local, and private levels to help those tasked with keeping students and staff safe
Adam Coughran is an industry leader in safety and security training for schools, businesses, and organizations. Adam is a veteran of Southern California law enforcement who utilized his expertise to found Safe Kids Inc. in 2016. He's been recognized as one of the "Go-To" experts for national media outlets, appearing on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, FOX's Nancy Grace, HLN's MichaeLA, CBS This Morning, and numerous live interviews in addition to being a contributing author to Newsweek Magazine.
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