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Strengthening School Safety: Lessons from A Recent Thwarted Attack

Cat Cecere: May 1, 2024

In mid-April, an 18-year-old Maryland student was arrested and charged with threatening mass violence at a school after authorities were informed of a detailed document outlining his plans for a school shooting. This discovery, coupled with evidence...

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Strengthening School Safety: Lessons Learned from Cybersecurity Research

Jayme Mallett: May 1, 2024

In a recent discovery by Campus Safety Magazine, a cybersecurity researcher unearthed a disconcerting reality: school shooting emergency plans were...

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10 Key Features of Joffe Academy's Workplace Violence Prevention Course for Schools

Jayme Mallett: April 25, 2024

At Joffe, we recognize the importance of proactive measures to prevent workplace violence in schools. That's why we're excited to introduce our...

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Ensuring Safety All Day: A Guide for School Leaders in After-School Event Planning

Jayme Mallett: April 2, 2024

As school leaders, organizing successful after-school events goes beyond just ensuring smooth logistics and exciting games. Safety and security are...

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The Power of Words: Crafting Effective Crisis Communications

Cat Cecere: March 6, 2024

Picture this: a parent receives a text notification that their child's school is on lockdown. With no further communication, their mind begins to...

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Uvalde Takeaways

Dr. Olivia Ellison: January 31, 2024

On May 24, 2022, a horrific event unfolded at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, shattering the lives of families and communities forever. An...

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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: a Response to the Alaska Airlines Video

Chris Joffe: January 19, 2024

During Alaska Airlines Flight 1282's departure from Portland, Oregon on January 5th, a plane door's plug unexpectedly disconnected as the aircraft...

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Lessons From the Field: Improving ICS Implementation in Schools

Elizabeth Rupert: January 3, 2024

Unlocking Diversity in Emergency Response Plans In my work as a school safety consultant, I typically review five or more school emergency response...

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