Essential Strategies for School Safety: Insights from Starr Experts
In June, Starr experts highlighted important concepts through two articles on the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) website.
In an article titled “Protecting Schools from Violence: What Matters Most?” Dr. Caelan Soma, Starr’s Chief Clinical Officer, outlines how schools need comprehensive safety plans with preventive measures, emergency responses, and recovery strategies that are regularly updated and practiced. Engaging parents, law enforcement, and mental health professionals is essential. Addressing students’ mental health through early intervention and providing support can also prevent threats.
To learn more about these essential strategies and how to implement them in your school, read “Protecting Schools from Violence: What Matters Most?” at MASA’s website.
In a second article titled “Fostering Safe and Supportive Schools: Empowering Educational Leaders,” Erica Ilcyn, a Trauma & Resilience in Education Senior Consultant at Starr, outlines how creating a safe and supportive school environment goes beyond physical safety. It involves empowering educational leaders to implement trauma-informed systems that reduce exclusionary practices and create a supportive school culture that addresses all students’ needs. Building a trauma-informed system requires collaboration among teachers, administrators, and mental health professionals, ensuring consistent and practical application of policies and practices.
For a comprehensive guide on implementing these practices and fostering a nurturing school environment, check out the full article.
By reading these articles, you’ll gain valuable insights into creating safer, more supportive schools for all students. Take advantage of these essential strategies!
