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.

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.

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.

Join Michele Gay, co-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 school leaders, parents, and students can work together to ensure safer schools for all.

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 comprehensive toolkit. 

Safe and Sound Schools® offers a network of survivors and safety professionals to provide support to your community 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. 

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.

At Safe and Sound Schools, 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. ​

The BTAM & ASD e-Guide is designed to provide best practice guidance to law enforcement agencies, leaders, and practitioners, as well as school officials, behavioral health specialists, parents, and community stakeholders. It is ideal for leaders and front-line staff from these organizations and from communities of all sizes and demographics.