School Violence Prevention

Read: 3 Potential Mass Shootings Prevented by Authorities, Tips from Public

3 Potential Mass Shootings Prevented by Authorities, Tips from Public

Three men — from Connecticut, Florida and Ohio — were arrested after being reported to police for threatening a mass shooting.

Read: New Jersey High School Bans Non-Clear Backpacks

New Jersey High School Bans Non-Clear Backpacks

As a means of added security against a potential threat, South River High School students will be required to carry their belongings in a clear backpack.

Read: Cardinal Newman Promises Changes After Student Makes Racist Video

Cardinal Newman Promises Changes After Student Makes Racist Video

A16-year-old former student was seen in a video making racist comments towards black people and later made threats to shoot up the school.

Read: Jefferson County Schools Will Start Year Without SROs

Jefferson County Schools Will Start Year Without SROs

The Jefferson County School Board voted not to renew the contract to acquire school resource officers for the 2019-2020 school year.

Read: Safe2Say Something Reveals Student Safety Concerns in P.A. Schools

Safe2Say Something Reveals Student Safety Concerns in P.A. Schools

Through the Safe2Say Something program, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence in schools.

Read: Are Bulletproof Backpacks This School Year’s Must Have Accessory?

Are Bulletproof Backpacks This School Year’s Must Have Accessory?

As the school year approaches, bulletproof backpacks are selling across the country as a means of protection for students against an active threat.

Read: 10 ‘See Something, Say Something’ Success Stories

10 ‘See Something, Say Something’ Success Stories

The phrase “See Something, Say Something” has proven successful time and again in stopping tragic situations, particularly school shooting threats.

Read: Jury Awards $3.8 Million to Calif. School Shooting Victim

Jury Awards $3.8 Million to Calif. School Shooting Victim

The then 16-year-old Taft Union student was shot in the chest by a classmate in 2013 and still deals with lead pellets that remain embedded in his body.

Read: Civil Rights Groups Raise Concerns over Florida’s New School Database

Civil Rights Groups Raise Concerns over Florida’s New School Database

The database will keep track of student behavior and discipline, including whether a student has been a victim of bullying based on race or religion.

Read: Chester County Middle Schools to Get 5 SROs by New School Year

Chester County Middle Schools to Get 5 SROs by New School Year

Parents were concerned about the bullying, assault and threat issues that they have seen in many of the county’s schools.

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