The topic Campus Safety readers showed most interest in this month was acts of violence, which doesn’t come as a surprise since data shows violence is increasing in schools and hospitals.
More than 4,300 people ages 1-19 died of firearm-related injuries in 2020 — a 29.5% increase from 2019.
Learn how a unified approach and the latest smart technologies, such as gunshot detection, can help your school be prepared and create a safe learning environment.
Director of the Year K-12 finalist Christopher Ellisor talks about his district’s success with adding a texting option to its anonymous tip line, and his recommendations for a district considering a similar undertaking.
The 16-year-old punched, choked, and knocked the teacher unconscious multiple times during the vicious attack.
A player claims teammates branded her with pliers and a lighter, and a cell phone video showed another woman being waterboarded.
Incidents of targeted violence in schools are on the rise. Learn how to detect and report possible danger signs and how to respond.
Police say the boy was shot by another classmate, who is also 12.
For K-12 schools, managing mental health edged out COVID-19 safety measures for the top safety concern for the 2022-23 school year.
School leaders shared stories of their districts’ struggles with student violence and mental health concerns.