School Safety Prevention

Understanding Raptor StudentSafe

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff…

Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…

Addressing Bullying Through Prevention and Connection

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Dr. Melissa Mariani to explore school bullying prevention strategies, highlighting whole-school approaches, early intervention, and the power of positive climate in creating safer learning environments. KEY POINTS: Bullying erodes both physical and emotional safety,…

Connecting in Crisis: How Schools and Crisis Text Line Support Student Wellbeing

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Jana French of Crisis Text Line about the essential role the organization plays in supporting mental health, especially among students during the back-to-school season. They explore how Crisis Text Line empowers individuals to define…

Learning from Averted School Violence to Prevent Tragedies

Analyzing near-miss incidents reveals prevention patterns that can transform how schools protect students

The Power of Preparation: Lessons from a Critical Incident

How one school district's crisis response plan turned a dangerous situation into a controlled recovery

Being Prepared: The Role of School Crisis Teams

Effective crisis teams rely on trust and relationships built long before emergencies threaten student safety

SROs in Action: Balancing Safety, Education, and Mentorship

School resource officers navigate the complex intersection of law enforcement, student guidance, and crisis prevention in today's educational environments

Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 2

A school district leader reveals the multifaceted strategies required to protect students beyond active threats

Challenges in Implementing School Safety Products

Schools struggle to balance technology investments with the human vigilance and integrated protocols that truly protect students

Continuous Improvement in Threat Assessment Practices

Schools that prioritize ongoing evaluation and refinement of threat assessment practices can better identify and prevent potential violence before it escalates

School Violence Prevention and Response

Schools can detect warning signs early through vigilant communication, behavioral awareness, and community participation in prevention efforts

Bullying, Suicide, and Society The Unseen Crisis in K-12 Education

School bullying claims more young lives than media attention suggests, revealing a systemic crisis that extends far beyond headline-grabbing cases

Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI

AI-powered systems are shifting school security from reactive response to predictive threat detection before incidents occur

How Culture and Climate Shape School Security

Strong school cultures and positive climates prove foundational to preventing violence and breaches before security systems ever come into play

Empowering Youth to Recognize and Prevent Teen Dating Violence: A Guide for Safe Relationships on School Safety Today

School leaders are learning how to identify warning signs of unhealthy teen relationships and intervene before abuse escalates

Enhancing School Safety with Integrated Security Solutions

Strategic camera placement becomes the difference between reactive responses and preventing threats before they escalate in schools

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Schools are uniquely positioned to identify at-risk youth and connect them with critical support resources before exploitation occurs

Pt. 1 Proactive Student Well-being Through Early Intervention

Schools can stop crises before they start by identifying at-risk students early through coordinated intervention efforts

The Dark Side of School Funding: Where Does the Money Really Go?

Strategic planning, not quick fixes, must guide how schools invest billions in security infrastructure

National Bullying Prevention Month: Hey Dude, Nice Shoes

A school safety expert reveals how kindness initiatives can transform bullying prevention from problem-spotting to solution-building

The Defensive Line & Student Suicide Prevention

One organization transforms defensive strategies into a comprehensive approach that's saving young lives from the nation's second leading cause of death

Strategies for Students and Educators to Confront Bullying

Educators need specialized training in emotional intelligence to effectively address bullying rather than simply punishing the behavior

A Safer Tomorrow: Unifying School Security Approaches Across the Nation

Comprehensive school safety requires shifting focus from reactive law enforcement tactics to prevention-based security strategies

A Teacher’s Journey Through Grief: Remembering the Santa Fe Shooting

A survivor's mission to transform grief into action for safer schools across America