Mapping

Safety mapping is a participatory data collection strategy where members of the school community engage in process of mapping and sharing their lived experience. This process results in data that amounts to an authentic and concrete picture of reality. If used effectively, this process can improve climate and equity practices as well as effective, community driven solutions for school safety issues. Safety mapping is used in schools and districts across the country to improve school climate and safety. Additionally, a variety of international organizations utilize this process as a research tool to determine the need for and effectiveness of aid and development efforts.

• Facilitation Plan
• Planning Template

If you are looking for research or further information related to implementing safety mapping and its uses, please refer to the readings below.

Astor, R., & Benbenishty, R. (2017). Mapping and monitoring bullying and violence: Building a safe school climate. Oxford University Press.

In addition to providing a more detailed overview of safety mapping, this book provides a range of recommendations on collecting, analyzing, and communicating data related to school culture and climate

Safe and Welcoming Schools. (n.d.). Retrieved December 28, 2018, from http://www.endvawnow.org/en/articles/1756-safe-and-welcoming-schools-.html

A short publication by the UN provides insights into how safety mapping has been used in a variety of international contexts to determine how the experiences and perceptions of safety are shared and differ among girls and boys. Longer, more comprehensive reports of each project are linked in the article