Child Safety

Are Your Classroom Locks Functional or Mere Security Illusions?

Some campuses are still turning to barricade devices to lock classroom doors. Here are five potential unintended consequences of using these devices.

Back to School: Health and Safety Tips, Resources

We put some of our best health, safety and security resources all in one place so you and your students can get ready to have a safe school year.

Woman Attempts to Kidnap Toddler From Yonkers Hospital

The woman was charged with attempted kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child.

Newborn Baby Fatally Strangled at Oxnard (Calif.) Hospital

According to police, the baby’s mother and her boyfriend admitted to strangling the baby because they didn’t want to keep him.

Former NYC Student Awarded $59M for Being Burned in Chemistry Class

The then high school student suffered third-degree burns to more than 30% of his body after a chemistry experiment went wrong in 2014.

Nemours Children’s Health System Improves Patient Care with Zebra Technologies

Illinois Hospital Under Investigation for Baby-cutting, Murder Case

Advocate Christ Medical Center is under investigation for not immediately reporting a woman who lied about being the mother of a newborn baby.

Study: Rise in Youth Suicide After Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’

In the month after the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” started streaming, the suicide rate for youths 10 to 17 increased by nearly a third, the study found.

5 Safety Strategies to Adopt If Your Campus Hosts Youth Programs

Institutions of higher education often host activities that involve minors. Here’s how you can ensure their safety and security while they are visiting your campus.

How to Report Child Sexual Abuse and Provide Victim Support

If a student came to you and said they were being sexually abused, would you know what to do? Here’s how to file a report and support student victims.