5 Common SVPP Grant Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant offers districts an opportunity to bridge one of the most common gaps
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Funding Your School Safety Systems Through the School Violence Prevention Program
Schools may be eligible to secure up to $500,000 in federal funding through the COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).
Gang Prevention in Schools: The Role of Belonging & Leadership
When students struggle to find belonging in healthy spaces, they often look for it elsewhere, regardless of age or grade level. Gang recruitment exploits these moments
4 Ways to Move Beyond “Check-the-Box” Violence Prevention Training
Educators and staff rarely have a surplus of time when wrangling students, lesson plans, and interruptions. On top of those daily demands, educators
Leveraging SROs as Trusted Prevention Partners in Student Wellbeing
The most impactful work of a School Resource Officer (SRO) happens without fanfare or general awareness. Yet too often, there
Risk and Threat Assessment Is More Effective With StudentSafe
Schools often struggle with suicide risk and threat assessment because information often comes to people in pieces. Too often, teachers,
A Closer Look: Staff Compliance Training for Violence Prevention
Learn how schools use Raptor Staff Compliance Training, powered by PublicSchoolWORKS, to reinforce violence prevention efforts.
From Data to Difference: Funding the Future of Student Safety and Wellbeing
This white paper outlines the undeniable impact that school safety software can have for schools that prefer a proactive approach
Actionable Advice for Gang Violence Prevention at K-12 Schools
Gang violence in schools is often treated as a late-stage problem, surfacing suddenly in high school and escalating quickly. But gang
Preventing Gang Recruitment: A Collaborative School Safety Approach
Learn how Lynchburg City Schools prevents gang recruitment with mentorship-based safety focused on trust and positive adult relationships.