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Emma Johnson: August 5, 2025
As the start of the 2025–2026 school year approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what schools experienced last year—how teams responded, what challenges...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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Chris Joffe: December 1, 2021
The calendar year is coming to a close, but we are far from the end of the road when it comes to student behavior challenges. While the winter break...
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The Joffe Family: January 19, 2021
Lockdowns are scenarios in which campus is called to stop all movement on and off of campus because of a direct or nearby threat to staff and/or...
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The Joffe Family: December 3, 2020
Through the experience of supporting schools throughout the U.S. and now the world, Joffe has learned a thing or two about emergency management and...
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Chris Joffe: October 28, 2020
A note from the co-authors: This blog arises from partnership between Joffe Emergency Services and Experiential Consulting, LLC. It’s a pleasure to...
