There is no ‘one thing’ schools can do to keep our students and staff safe. School safety is a multi-layered approach that involves all stakeholders in the school community. People and policies are more important than just hardware and software to promote a culture of safety in our schools. You can help make a differene!

Source: https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/webcast/the-five-layers-of-school-safety/

Tips from the National Association of Secondary School Principals

Tips to bolster safety:

• Create a solid leadership team, including students, to guide school-climate improvement work.
• Build an environment of respect, empathy, and kindness by modeling these behaviors throughout the day.
• Engage in dialogue about race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other identity issues in order to build a bridge between differences.
• Address bullying and all forms of intolerance swiftly and provide support as well as guidance to all individuals involved.
• Analyze (and update when needed) school policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they are equitable and student friendly.

In most cases of violence, threat of harm, and even suicide, someone knew, saw, or heard something. The Say Something anonymous reporting app allows students to submit a tip when they have a concern about anything from bullying to vandalism to drug dealing. One tip could make a the difference!

Download the app here: https://www.saysomething.net/ www.saysomething.net/