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Transforming School Health, Safety & Security: The Joffe Approach

Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment has always been a priority for schools. With a holistic view of school safety, Joffe Emergency...

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Strengthening School Safety: Lessons from A Recent Thwarted Attack

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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Strengthening School Safety: Lessons Learned from Cybersecurity Research

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

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

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

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

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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Best Practices for Earthquake Safety in Schools - At-A-Glance

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there were more than 1600 earthquakes of a 5.0 or higher magnitude in 2019, resulting in...

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Keeping School Safety A Priority During Leadership Transitions

Over the years, we’ve watched many schools navigate leadership transitions. From Heads of School and Principals to APs and Deans, changing leaders...

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4 School Safety Priorities for the Spring and Early Summer

This time of year is never short on to do’s for school leaders and administrators! Whether you’re trying to triage your current list of projects, or...

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