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School Violence Prevention and Response

In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids, Inc., about proactive strategies for preventing school violence. The discussion covers behavioral awareness, communication channels, community involvement, and available resources at federal, state, local, and private levels. The episode emphasizes early detection and intervention as critical components of keeping students and staff safe.

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School Violence Prevention and Response

Key takeaways

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Educators and students should be trained to recognize and report specific behavioral warning signs that may indicate a threat.

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Community involvement and open communication channels within schools are essential to early violence detection and prevention.

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Multiple layers of resources — federal, state, local, and private — exist to support school safety personnel in prevention and response efforts.

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In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Adam Coughran, President, Safe Kids, Inc. During the conversation, they discussed proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools, focusing on the importance of communication channels within schools, behavioral awareness, and community involvement to aid in early detection and intervention.

Key Takeaways:

  • Specific behaviors educators and students should be mindful of and report
  • How to educate and encourage your students and community about the critical role they play in violence prevention
  • Available resources at the federal, state, local, and private levels to help those tasked with keeping students and staff safe

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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Host, School Safety Today

Michelle Dawn Mooney is a media host and content creator who hosts the School Safety Today podcast produced by Raptor Technologies. She conducts interviews with industry experts on topics related to school safety, student well-being, and education technology. Her work focuses on bringing practical safety insights to educators and school administrators.

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Adam Coughran

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Safe Kids, Inc.

Adam Coughran is an industry leader in safety and security training for schools, businesses, and organizations. A veteran of Southern California law enforcement, he founded Safe Kids Inc. in 2016. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and other major national media outlets, and is a contributing author to Newsweek Magazine.

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