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Grooming 101: Red Flags, Abuse Patterns, and Keeping Kids Safe with Michelle Denault
In this episode of The Sound Off, Michele Gay and Michelle Denault explore the systematic ways grooming is perpetuated.
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Welcome, Ben Fernandez, to the Safe and Sound Team!
As we seek to further develop our signature mental and behavioral health programs, we are thrilled to welcome Ben Fernandez to the team!
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Welcome, Dr. Joseph McKenna!
As we seek to further develop our programs and trainings, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph McKenna to the team!
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Weapons Detection in K-12 Schools: Key Context and Layered Strategies with Tom McDermott
In this episode of The Sound Off, Michele Gay and Tom McDermott, industry expert and leading weapons detection educator, explore the need fo
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Digital for Good: Helping Students Stay Safe Online with Kim Karr
In a world where technology is inescapable, it is critical that students know how to become digital first responders.
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From Vancouver to the Midwest: Strengthening School Safety Together
This past February, Safe and Sound Schools had the privilege of partnering with Safer Schools Together on the Gangs, Guns, and School Violen
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Safety Through Community: Bystander Reporting with Lindsay Burton
The discussion centers around the strategies, tools, and cultural shifts that make reporting systems effective tools for cultivating safer c
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3.21.05: Remembered, Honored, Loved, and, Now, Never Forgotten
When I was young, my grandmother always took us to visit the different family cemeteries. I can remember walking in the heat through the red
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Using Tech for Good: Empowering School Safety with Jake Leichtling
Creating safe schools requires more than systems and procedures—it involves fostering environments where everyone feels secure and supported
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RECAP & RESOURCES: 2024 NATIONAL SUMMIT ON K-12 SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
Once again Safe and Sound Schools was honored to join the annual Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) National Summit o
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WELCOME MICHELLE DENAULT TO THE SAFE AND SOUND SPEAKERS BUREAU
We are honored to announce the newest addition to our Safe and Sound Schools Speakers Bureau: Michelle Denault, owner and founder of “Voices
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GGSVP25: YOUR INVITATION TO JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATION ON SCHOOL SAFETY
Carrying that momentum into 2025, we’re all looking forward to another very special event. In partnership with Theresa Campbell and the team
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AFTER A TRAGEDY: SUPPORTING SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
As we continue to hold the Abundant Life Christian School community in Madison, Wisconsin, in our thoughts and prayers, and as we support ou
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Daffodils in December: A Sister’s Reflection on Grief, Growth, and Renewal
Honoring Josephine’s Life, Finding Resilience, and Discovering Hope Amid Loss By: Marie Gay My sweet sister Josephine—“Joey” to many who...
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Safe and Sound: Perspectives on Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Safety for All
At Safe and Sound Schools, we are deeply connected to the importance of fostering inclusive environments where every individual feels...
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Honor, Resilience, and Togetherness: Reflecting on 25 Years Since Columbine
Each year, as we approach Columbine’s day of remembrance, my heart swells with both immense sorrow and renewed determination. Sorrow for our
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April’s Meaningful Moments: Celebration, Honor and Advocacy
April holds a very special place in the heart of Safe and Sound Schools . It’s a month where we commemorate our journey, honor remarkable...
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Choosing to Survive: Reflecting on 19 Years Since the Red Lake High School Shooting
Choosing to Survive: Reflecting on 19 Years Since the Red Lake High School Shooting Last week, I delivered my “Choosing to Survive”...
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Honoring Women's Leadership in School Safety: Stories of Innovation and Impact
Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m honored to shine a light on some of the...
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Charting Progress Through Community Partnerships and Initiatives
CHARTING PROGRESS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn: ____ Hello Safe and...
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