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College Students Drinking Less Alcohol, Smoking More Weed

The number of college students who do not drink has doubled since 2016 while cannabis use without a…

Insights November 21
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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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NFPA: Thanksgiving is Leading Day of Year for U.S. Home Cooking Fires

Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires and fire deaths, according to annual NFPA…

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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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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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Part 2: Behavioral Differences in K-12 and College Shooters’ Interactions with Parents, Peers, and Teachers

School shooters may adjust their behaviors and modify their manipulations depending on the social context and the relationship…

Insights November 11
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School Shooters

Part 1: How School Shooters Manipulate Others, Evade Bystander Concerns

Part 1 of this three-part series discusses common deception strategies school shooters use to influence others and evade…

Insights November 10
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Anti-LGBTQ+ School Policies Associated with High Rates of LGBTQ+ Student Depression, Suicide Attempts, Bullying, Anxiety

Anti-LGBTQ+ School Policies Associated with High Rates of LGBTQ+ Student Depression, Suicide Attempts

LGBTQ+ students attending schools with at least one anti-LGBTQ+ policy are also 24% more likely to be physically…

News October 31
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Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough sworn officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey. public safety, security departments, staffing shortages, sworn officers, nonsworn officers, security officers

8 in 10 Campus Public Safety Departments Don’t Have Enough Officers, New Survey Reveals

Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough officers, according to the…

Resources October 22
Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough sworn officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey. public safety, security departments, staffing shortages, sworn officers, nonsworn officers, security officers

2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey Results

Our comprehensive 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey reveals a troubling reality: persistent staffing shortages and…

Resources October 22
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A troubling new study from Washington State University reveals a dramatic rise in firearm-related deaths among high school students, marking a significant public health concern across both urban and rural settings. gun deaths among high schoolers, gun violence in schools, high school give fatalities, youth firearm deaths

Gun Deaths Among High Schoolers Surge, New Study Reveals

A troubling new study from Washington State University reveals a dramatic rise in firearm-related deaths among high school…

News October 15
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A new study on school attendance reveals that early-grade interventions, culturally responsive family engagement, and data-driven strategies are key to combating chronic absenteeism. SchoolStatus, truancy

Curbing Chronic Absenteeism: Successful School Attendance Strategies Revealed in Latest Research

A new study on school attendance reveals that early-grade interventions, culturally responsive family engagement, and data-driven strategies are…

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