Safety Tips from Make Our Schools Safe

School is a time when children learn and grow. It's also a time when they should feel safe. Unfortunately, there are dangers lurking in schools that we often take for granted. That's why it's important to be proactive in keeping our schools safe. Make Our Schools Safe is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting students and teachers at school. Its mission is to empower students and staff to help create and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in a secure school environment. Guard Dog Security in partnership with Make Our Schools Safe has put together a list of safety tips to help keep your school safe.

1. Behavioral Threat Assessments - As a parent, the safety of your children is always a top priority. When it comes to sending them off to school, you want to know that they will be safe and protected at all times. That's why it's important for schools to conduct behavioral threat assessments. By identifying potential threats and assessing the risks, schools can take steps to ensure the safety of all students. However, these assessments need to be done with fidelity in order to be effective. This means following established protocols and procedures, and involving the appropriate stakeholders in the process. only by working together can we make our schools safe havens for our children.

2. Recognize Early Warning Signs - As we head back to school, it's important to be aware of safety concerns and know how to keep our children safe. One simple way to do this is by following the "See Something, Say Something" rule. If you see something suspicious, say something to a trusted adult or law enforcement official. You can also report suspicious activity anonymously using an app like See Say. By being vigilant and taking action when we see something that doesn't seem right, we can help make our schools safe for everyone.

3. Youth Mental Health Assistance - It is important to make our schools safe for children. We can do this by providing mental health assistance in elementary school. Suicide and bullying prevention programs are essential. We need to provide safety tips for school and safety tips for your children. We can also make our schools safe by teaching children about mental health and how to identify warning signs. By providing mental health assistance in elementary school, we can make our schools safe for children.

4. Family Reunification Plans - Making sure that our schools are safe places for our children to learn and grow is a top priority for parents and educators alike. In the event of an emergency, it is important to have a plan in place for how to reunite families as quickly and safely as possible. One key element of any reunification plan is to choose a location that is at least a half-mile away from school grounds. This ensures that there is enough space for everyone to gather safely, and that first responder can do their jobs without interference. If you have children in school, be sure to ask about the school's reunification plan so that you know what to do in the event of an emergency. By working together, we can make our school safe for all students and have peace of mind for all families.

The safety of children should always be a top priority for parents and educators alike. There are many ways to keep our schools' safe places for children to learn and grow. By being vigilant and taking action when we see something that doesn't seem right, by providing mental health assistance in elementary school, and by having family reunification plans in place, we can help make our schools safe for all students. Together, we can make our schools' safe havens for our children.

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