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The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program received 32% more school safety tips in the 2024–2025 academic year. student safety tips, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)

Wisconsin’s Speak Up, Speak Out Program Sees Surge in School Safety Tips

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program received 32% more school safety tips in…

News December 5
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Kids and Cell Phones: Early Smartphone Use Linked to Depression, Obesity

A new study found 12-year-olds who own a smartphone are at an increased risk of obesity, depression, and…

Insights December 3
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Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

As of Dec. 2025, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding…

Insights December 2
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Wood County Schools' innovative pilot program enhances campus safety by integrating behavioral threat assessment and centralized digital case management, prioritizing proactive student wellness and prevention. BTAM, Versaterm, Amanda Lewis

Wood County Schools Pilot Behavioral Intervention Program to Enhance Safety

Wood County Schools' innovative pilot program enhances campus safety by integrating behavioral threat assessment and centralized digital case…

Insights November 26
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The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9, 2026. CSC, school security, college security, EDspaces, higher education, K-12 school districts

Campus Safety Conference 2026 Call for Speakers

The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9,…

News November 26
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UT Austin Sigma Chi Fraternity Sued Over Pledge’s Suicide

Sawyer Updike was allegedly whipped, beaten, and forced to take illicit drugs while he pledged Sigma Chi fraternity's…

News November 25
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How Untreated Student Mental Health Impacts Academic Achievement, School Safety, and Teacher Retention

"Mental health issues are academic issues and can no longer be siloed or deprioritized," researchers warn.

Insights November 20
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Colorado's Safe2Tell 2024-2025 report highlights a record-breaking 31,177 anonymous reports addressing critical issues like suicide, bullying, and school safety. student welfare, suicide prevention

Record Number of Anonymous Reports Highlight Colorado’s Safe2Tell Program’s Impact

Colorado's Safe2Tell 2024-2025 report highlights a record-breaking 31,177 anonymous reports addressing critical issues like suicide, bullying, and school…

News November 18
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4 Cincinnati Public Schools Employees on Leave After Child Restrained with Socks

The six-year-old boy had his wrists and ankles tied together with socks before being placed in a transport…

News November 17
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Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use Among College Students Linked to Depression

The study found monthly simultaneous cannabis and alcohol (SCA) use is associated with increased depression in both male…

Insights November 14
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WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient on Saturday. North Carolina hospital shooting, Benji Martin Jr.

North Carolina Hospital Police Officer Shot, Killed in Struggle with ER Patient

WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was fatally shot at WakeMed Garner Healthplex during an altercation with a patient…

News November 13
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Part 3: 4 Interventions for Campus Violence Prevention

To mitigate attackers’ influence and manipulation, it is essential to develop strategies that enhance bystander intervention and improve…

Insights November 12
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