FREE Webinar: Preventing School Violence May 13, 2025 12:00pm
FREE Webinar: Preventing School Violence
Audience: Community Members
Strategies for a Safer, Stronger School Community
🗓 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (via Zoom)
📌 Registration is required
At Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA), we are deeply committed to fostering safe and supportive learning environments for students, educators, and the broader school community. As a recipient of the STOP School Violence Grant, GA has been working tirelessly to address the urgent need for school safety and violence prevention. Our efforts have reached both Broward County and Miami-Dade County, where we have implemented a comprehensive approach to preventing violence in schools, focusing on early intervention, community engagement, and proactive strategies.
Building on our long-standing dedication to addressing school violence through evidence-based curricula focused on ending in-school violence, we have empowered students and educators with the tools and strategies needed to foster peaceful and supportive school environments. Now, through this free webinar, we are expanding our approach by introducing additional strategies to enhance school safety. We will share critical insights, proven strategies, and practical tools, including anonymous reporting technology, behavioral threat assessments, and the development of school-wide action plans. By integrating these new strategies with our existing in-school curricula, GA aims to provide a holistic solution to school violence.
We believe that by equipping schools with the right resources, training, and collaborative strategies, we can significantly reduce the incidence of violence and create environments where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Join us as we explore these vital topics and work together toward a future where every school is a safe place for learning and growth.
🔍 What to Expect
This interactive webinar will cover:
Understanding school violence and its impact on school communities
Proven strategies and tools, including:
Anonymous reporting technology
Behavioral threat assessment protocols
School-wide action planning
Expert guidance on building a comprehensive approach to prevention
Live Q&A with national experts from the University of Michigan’s National Center for School Safety
👥 Who Should Attend
This session is designed for professionals and leaders invested in school safety, including:
School Administrators: Principals, vice principals, and district leaders shaping school culture
Educators & Counselors: Teachers and mental health professionals supporting student well-being
School Safety Officers: Personnel focused on campus security and incident prevention
Policymakers: Officials responsible for school safety policy and systems change
Community Leaders: Youth advocates and nonprofit leaders working to prevent violence
✅ Why You Should Join
You’ll walk away with:
Practical, ready-to-use tools for school violence prevention
Insights on cutting-edge technology like anonymous reporting systems
A framework for holistic, school-wide strategies that integrate safety with education
Step-by-step guidance on building actionable violence prevention plans
Direct access to experts ready to answer your toughest questions
A chance to network and collaborate with peers across the country
🧠 Meet the Facilitators
Dr. Allison Schreiber
Dr. Stilwell
Dr. Elyse Thulin
National Center for School Safety, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, University of Michigan
📝 Webinar Agenda
Part I: Understanding School Violence (45 minutes)
National trends and data
Impact on students, staff, and communities
The importance of a proactive, upstream approach
Part II: Key Safety Strategies (40 minutes)
Introduction to anonymous reporting technology
Conducting behavioral threat assessments
Creating comprehensive, school-wide action plans
Part III: Expert Q&A + Resources (35 minutes)
Open forum with our panel
Access to downloadable resources and follow-up materials
🔐 Secure Your Spot Today!
Let’s work together to make our schools safer, stronger, and more supportive for every student.