Progress Report National Center for School Safety

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Cynthia Ewell Foster. Our discussion focuses on youth suicide prevention methods and the importance of community engagement in preventing firearm-related injury and youth suicide. We conclude our series with a message of hope and a special recognition for educators.

This episode is part of a series on understanding firearm-related injury and school violence.

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(mentioned at 05:40) Youth-Nominated Support Team Intervention (YST), University of Michigan


(mentioned at 16:17) Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

In this episode, Dr. Libby Messman shares how anonymous reporting systems can be crucial in maintaining a safe and secure environment. We delve into the research surrounding the effectiveness of anonymous reporting systems and provide an overview of the existing systems currently in place.

This episode is part of a series on understanding firearm-related injury and school violence.

Resources:


The Effectiveness of the Say-Something Anonymous Reporting System in Preventing School Violence: A Cluster Randomized Control Trial in 19 Middle Schools, Journal of School Violence
Anonymous Reporting Systems for School-Based Violence Prevention: A Systematic Review, Health Education & Behavior

In this episode, we discuss Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and their impact on school safety. Dr. April Zeoli guides us through a detailed discussion of ERPOs, their role in preventing firearm-related injuries in schools, and how they intersect with school safety.

This episode is part of a series on understanding firearm-related injury and school violence.

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(mentioned at 03:34) Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, University of Michigan


Commentary for Extreme Risk Protection Order Model Legislation, U.S. Department of Justice

In this episode, join Drs. Marc Zimmerman, Cynthia Ewell Foster, and April Zeoli as they discuss how firearm safety plays a part in school violence, youth suicide, and youth intimate partner violence.

This episode is part of a series on understanding firearm-related injury and school violence.

Resources:


(mentioned at 05:17) Parent and Adolescent Reports of Adolescent Access to Household Firearms in the United States, Journal of the American Medical Association
Safe Storage Fact Sheet, SchooSafety.gov
Encouraging Responsible Gun Ownership, Bureau of Justice Assistance 
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Fast Facts: Preventing Teen Dating Violence, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention: Resource for Action, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In this episode, Dr. Marc Zimmerman, co-director of the National Center for School Safety, joins us as we explore the issue of firearm-related injury and school violence by discussing contributing factors and providing some general context. Moreover, we take a look at the positive influences that can significantly reduce the probability of injury and violence among students.

This episode is part of a series on understanding firearm-related injury and school violence.

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The Causes and Consequences of School Violence: A Review, National Institute of Justice


Risk and Protective Factors for youth violence, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In the third and final episode of this series, Dr. Linda Henderson-Smith discusses leading through a crisis and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources: Distance Learning, Part 1; Distance Learning, Part 2 (podcast)