Get a Grip: Santas Against Gun Violence
A man with 50 years of experience in public health — and portraying Santa Claus — shares his thoughts on gun violence in schools.
A man with 50 years of experience in public health — and portraying Santa Claus — shares his thoughts on gun violence in schools.
Administrators locked the teacher in an office as dozens of Hillcrest High students stormed through the halls, vandalizing school property.
The 23-year-old student reportedly attacked the four victims from behind as they were leaving a campus recreation center.
The incident occurred three days after another Matanzas High student was arrested for fighting a student and biting a staff member.
Advocates are calling for more security and resources following two shootings in four days during homecoming week at two Maryland HBCUs.
A school’s safety measures are only as strong as the weakest link. Maintaining a consistent, ongoing focus on safety protocols is critical.
Since 1970, there have been 2,057 incidents involving the discharge of a firearm on school property and 680 people have died.
The tax revenue, which is estimated to generate $159 million annually, will pay for school safety and violence prevention programs.
This year’s PSA emphasizes the importance of speaking up when concerning behavior is exhibited — even if you think they might be “joking.”
With behavioral threat assessments becoming the norm and the next generation of thought leaders focused on safety, Dr. Marisa Randazzo is optimistic about the future of school violence prevention.