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The KCSS Resource Center locates and evaluates information regarding school safety practices from KCSS research, national databases, the Internet, education journals and other resources to keep the KCSS and the citizens of Kentucky on top of current information and trends.
Various handouts, reports and links are provided below assisting interested school personnel, law enforcement officers and school safety conscious community members.
News
- NBCUniversal's "The More You Know" Unveils Interactive "Growing Up Online ... - MarketWatch (press release) - Jun 10, 2013 - In support of National Internet Safety Month in June, NBCUniversal's The More You Know, in collaboration with NBC News, has launched Growing Up Online, a free, interactive eBook for parents, teachers and kids about digital literacy and Internet safety. …
- Research Brief: Childhood Bullying Linked to Adult Psychiatric ... - June 3, 2013 - www. stopbullying.gov - Duke University professors recently published research that shows the degree to which bullying can affect someone's mental health. ...
- Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens - May 31, 2013 – WebMD (HealthDay News) - Children who are bullied in elementary school are almost five times more likely to engage in self-harm by the time they are teenagers, according to a new study. Based on their findings …
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Responding to Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Parents ... – May 30, 2013 - cyberbullying.us - This Top Ten List outlines strategies that parents can implement at home to keep their kids safe from cyberbullying victimization - Sameer …
- Child Safety on the Information Highway — 2013 — 20th Anniversary Edition – May 26, 2013 - SafeKids.com - All new content: This guide was originally written in 1993 for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ... This is the first complete re-write that reflects not just changes in technology but what we’ve learned from all the great research of the past decade….
- Some schools building tornado-proof safe rooms - May 21, 2013 - USA TODAY - In both cases, the nation's eyes turned to the schools, and their safety in the face of a tornado. … We have to find what's best for the students academically and environmentally and what's safest …
- Information about Safe Rooms – FEMA - Articles, Publications, and Documents
Events & Conferences
- KCSS Calendar of Events When/where are trainings and other school safety related events are available
- Safe Schools Week
- Safe Schools, Successful Students Conference (go to the calendar to register)
Reports and Resources
- Best Practice in Alternative Education
- Emergency Management
- Pandemic Planning for Schools and Universities
- Crisis Response Information
- KCSS Annual Data Reports Annual reports on Kentucky data
- KCSS Annual Report Annual report on KCSS activities
- KCSS Issues Briefs White Papers on current trends or issues
- KCSS School Resource Officer (SRO) Report
- KCSS Parent Aggression Report Report of Parent Aggression in Kentucky
- House Bill 330 Summary of school safety legislation
- Handouts available for educators, law enforcement officers, parents and community members
- Ask KCSS Provides answers to school safety questions
- Internet Safety Concerns Information on Internet safety as well as directions on how to remove your personal information from websites
- Map of U.S. School Shootings ( leaving KCSS website CBS News)
- Media Headlines on the right menu highlights school safety issues currently in the news and archived articles can also be access for pertinent information
- The Council for Better Education CBE wants to share its analyses of Kentucky student achievement, school funding, and litigation issues, and will also let us link to valuable work by others on these topics.
- Sample Letters for Parents, Students and Staff during times of loss The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement has created templates of letters so notification statements can be quickly prepared during times of loss.
- H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- -- Planning Pandemic Influenza Planning K-12 Checklist
- -- Comprehensive Information H1N1 Information-Flu.gov
- Take Back Control Video
Vocational Training and KASA Presentation PowerPoints
Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Kentucky Center for School Safety grieves for Sandy Hook School and
community because of the school shooting on Friday,
December 14th. The loss of children and staff is such a
senseless tragedy and our prayers go out to them during
this time of great sorrow.
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Support Services
- KCSS School Safety Associates Program
- On-Site Trainings
- Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline Program (KYCID)
- Safe School Centers Links and contact information for other state school safety centers
- Safe School Assessments This is a free assessment that provides the school with an independent look at the school’s climate and culture as it relates to enhancing the learning environment.
Discussion Groups
- KySafe Listserv Discusses general school safety issues
- KyALT Listserv Discusses alternative education in Kentucky
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