Basic Information Title this case: Middle school teacher in NY assaulted by student’s parent in class – completed Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Syracuse Location of school (state) New York What best describes the area where the school is located? […]
Basic Information Title this case: 2 killed, 4 injured by school shooter in Iowa on the 1st day after winter break Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Perry Location of school (state) Iowa What best describes the area where the school […]
Basic Information Title this case: UNLV gunman had list of targets Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Las Vegas Location of school (state) Nevada What best describes the area where the school is located? Urban Type of School Public Grade/education level […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Threats of targeted school violence are not always current students. Former students, employees and contractors, and individuals loosely or not at all affiliated with the school may pose a threat. This fact underscores the imperative of school officials working with law enforcement and community-based […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking preventative action. Social media monitoring can identify individuals on the pathway to violence. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Assess and invest in school climate. Resources […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Persons who become increasingly socially isolated and withdrawn, consumed with social media sites that promote violence and hate, and develop a “new” interest in weapons should be referred to mental health professionals for assistance. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Campuses should be secured, and visitors should be monitored at single points of entry. Relationships between school officials and […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is not clear how this teenager obtained the shotgun and ammunition, but if unsafe gun storage was a factor, the incident may serve as an impetus for community education on safe gun […]
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The Averted School Violence Reporting System for law enforcement officers, school officials, and mental health professionals was modeled after the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) near miss reporting system. Initiated by the National Policing Institute in 2015, the database is now operated by Safe and Sound Schools. In 2013 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. Continued funding to maintain and expand the project is provided by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and Safe and Sound Schools’ national community of school safety practitioners support the important work of the project.
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