Tag: Violence Prevention
Reflecting on the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey
On February 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) report. Based on data collected every two
Defining Efforts to Improve Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
Student wellbeing. Mental health support. Early intervention. Early Help. Safeguarding. Low-level concerns. Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Counseling services. CARE teams. Communities
Three Ways Schools Can Promote Parent Engagement in School Safety
The National PTA started Take Your Family to School Week over 120 years ago. Celebrated February 13-17, 2023, the goal is to encourage guardians to
How Virtual School Counselors Can Support Schools and Students
February 6-10, 2023 is National School Counseling Week (#NSCW23). This week celebrates the unique contributions and impacts school counselors make in our schools. Raptor thanks school counselors for their dedication to helping schools and students
How to Choose a Behavioral Threat Assessment Methodology for Your District
Behavioral Threat Assessments (BTA) enable schools to analyze and mitigate threats of intentional violence. By determining the context of a threat, evaluating external stressors, and
The State of Student Mental Health 2022
In order to get a full picture of the current state of student mental health, we must examine the factors and disparities associated with children’s