What unique challenges do private and faith-based schools face with safety?

Private and faith-based schools often operate with limited budgets and smaller administrative teams, making it harder to implement comprehensive safety programs. Adam Coughran advises these schools to identify knowledgeable community partners and simplify available resources rather than trying to replicate larger district-level systems.

How should schools approach building a culture of safety without creating fear?

According to Coughran, safety culture should be grounded in everyday awareness, clear communication, and shared responsibility among staff, students, and families. Reframing safety as an extension of student wellness—rather than a fear-driven response to threats—helps communities engage more openly and consistently.

What is Raptor Technologies' role in school safety for private and faith-based institutions?

Raptor Technologies provides integrated visitor management, volunteer management, emergency management, and early intervention software used in over 52,000 schools globally. Their School Safety Today podcast extends their mission by sharing practical guidance for schools of all types, including private and faith-based communities with limited resources.

Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based...

Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based Communities

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources. KEY POINTS: Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective…

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By theresa.sullivan · October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM UTCAdam CoughranBuilding a Culture of Safety in SchoolsDr. Amy GrossoFaith-based School Security

Key takeaways

Effective school protection requires physical systems, community engagement, and safety knowledge to work in tandem.

Safety culture is built through everyday awareness, clear communication, and shared responsibility—not fear.

Private and faith-based schools can improve safety by identifying knowledgeable partners, simplifying resources, and connecting safety to student wellness.

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources.

KEY POINTS:

Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective protection
Safety starts with everyday awareness, clear communication, and shared responsibility—not fear-based tactics
Private schools benefit from identifying knowledgeable partners, simplifying resources, and reframing safety as student wellness

Adam Coughran is an industry leader in safety and security training for schools, businesses, and organizations. Adam is a veteran of Southern California law enforcement who utilized his expertise to found Safe Kids Inc. in 2016. He’s been recognized as one of the “Go-To” experts for national media outlets, appearing on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX’s Nancy Grace, HLN’s MichaeLA, CBS This Morning, and numerous live interviews in addition to being a contributing author to Newsweek Magazine.

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