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SAFE AND SOUND SCHOOLS
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Safe & Sound

RESOURCES

Guides & Downloads

 GUIDE TO SAFER ONLINE PRACTICES
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We often describe school safety and student well-being as the ultimate team sport — it truly takes all of us. That’s why we’ve partnered with Snap Inc. to provide resources that empower parents, caregivers, and educators to help foster safer online environments for students. ​

BTAM & ASD
E-GUIDE
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Ideal for leaders and front-line staff, this guide provides best practice guidance to law enforcement agencies, leaders, and practitioners, as well as

school officials, behavioral

health specialists, parents, and community stakeholders.

HEALTHY DIGITAL PRACTICES
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Building on insights from roundtable discussions with district and school administrators, mental health professionals, educators, and law enforcement officials, Safe and Sound Schools, Snapchat, and leading school safety experts joined forces to develop this toolkit. 

THE TOOLKITS

Based on our Straight-A Safety Model, our free toolkits are a way to rethink school safety, designed to help communities facilitate conversations, problem-solving, and partnerships within the

school community.

CONVERSATION GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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Navigating conversations about school safety can feel overwhelming. Approaching these discussions thoughtfully can build trust, foster collaboration, and ensure that safety initiatives are effective for every student. Download this guide for practical tips and insights to engage in constructive, informed, and impactful dialogue with school leaders.

BEST PRACTICES FOR LOCKDOWN DRILLS
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Schools have been engaged in active threat response training for decades, but in recent years there has been a push for options-based training. This resource provides guidance on developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed approaches to preparing your school community to stay safe during a critical event.

Programs &
Training Resources

ASV DATABASE
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Established in 2015, the Averted School Violence database has been rebuilt to enhance reporting and maximize impact. Join our mission to improve school safety and prevent future violence by anonymously and securely submitting an averted incident

for review.

PARENTS FOR SAFER SCHOOLS
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Designed to help parents and caregivers become school safety advocates and leaders of positive change, this program provides supplemental resources designed to help educate and inspire advocating with authority and credibility, and lead school safety initiatives in their communities.

SAFE AND SOUND STUDENT CLUB
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Safe and Sound Students is a program designed to help students learn and get involved in school safety. The program equips students with resources to help them become advocates, leaders, agents of change, and tools to help them navigate and address school safety issues.

STAYING SAFE
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Recognizing the unique needs of the school environment, Safe and Sound Schools has tailored this program to address the specific roles and responsibilities of school personnel, ensuring that the training is as relevant and effective as possible in a school context.

Additional Resources

BLOG

Our blog brings together news, opinions, and expertise from a wide variety of respected industry experts. Explore today to learn more about how you can contribute to building a culture of safety in your community.

PODCAST

Join Michele Gay, founder and Director of Safe and Sound Schools and a mother who lost her child tragically in the Sandy Hook School tragedy, as she discusses practical and inspiring ways we can work together to ensure safer schools for all.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Sound Schools Annual Report serves as a testament to the significant milestones we've reached together and the invaluable partnerships helping us advance our mission of protecting every school, every student, every day.

POST CRISIS SUPPORT NETWORK
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Explore a network of survivors and safety professionals who can provide support during the recovery process. The road to recovery is long and unique to each individual affected. This is hard, emotional, and often, overwhelming. And it takes time. 

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