School Safety
Ensure your school has a plan for dealing with online threats
How can we prevent future attacks?
The National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is a U.S. Secret Service program that just released a five-year analysis of recent mass attacks. Mass attacks occur when a person carries out planned violence and injures or kills three or more individuals. NTAC’s latest report complements the agency’s research on school attackers. Across 25 years of study, NTAC has repeatedly found that attackers do not simply “snap” and show concerning behavior beforehand. NTAC has repeatedly found that mass attacks like school shootings are preventable. The following information is intended to educate community members about their vital part in preventing tragedy and how to work with their local school to ensure safety.
Parents, adults, and community members are encouraged to ask their local school or institution about their approach to dealing with threats. Research has repeatedly shown that collaboration reduces risk to students.
8 questions to keep your school safe
Help prevent future attacks with roadmap to stopping school violence.
Concerned parents, educators, and community stakeholders are encouraged to ask their school about the following matters. This information is provided to help prevent future attacks, not to sow dissent, cast blame, or harass. School personnel is already managing considerable challenges, and everyone is responsible for maximizing child safety. The following points can serve as a roadmap for starting a helpful discussion on stopping school violence.
How to talk to children about violence
Quick tips on how to talk to kids at different developmental ages about school violence.
In the wake of recent events and ever-increasing acts of violence in school and in public, youth are becoming more frightened and confused, often worrying that their friends or loved ones are in danger. With access to social media, news outlets, and the internet, it has become increasingly important for parents and educators to help them feel safe by talking to them about their fears
Mass Attacks and the Contagion Effect: No More Names
One of the critical findings of over 20 years of science is that many attackers are motivated, to some extent, by notoriety or infamy.
Swatting - live streaming violence and active shooter calls
Being cautious when interacting with strangers online will reduce the risk of problems. We cover ways to protect youth from becoming targets.
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