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School Safety Experts Convene in Boston, Turning Tragedy into a Safer Tomorrow for K-12 and College CommunitiesTo tackle the ongoing and increasing challenges of school-related violence and safety, Safe and Sound Schools and the Boston University Police Department recently hosted a panel discussion, "From Tragedy to a Safer Tomorrow." On Oct. 22, 2015, national and regional experts shared their personal experiences, perspectives, and suggestions to help first responders, parents, administrators and students take important strides toward improving school safety, from elementary through university settings. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151027005675/en/ On Oct. 22, 2015, national and regional experts shared their personal experiences, perspectives, and suggestions to help first responders, parents, administrators and students take important strides toward improving school safety. Left to right: Mo Canady, executive director, National Association of School Resource Officers; Kristina Anderson, founder and executive director of The Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools, and a Virginia Tech survivor; Michele Gay, founder and director of Safe and Sound Schools, and a Sandy Hook mom; Scott Paré, deputy director of school safety, Boston University Police Department; and Andre Ravenelle, president of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, and superintendent of Fitchburg Public Schools.(Photo: Business Wire) The panel included:
"We don't want to just inspire people, we want them to realize their own roles in school safety," said Kristina Anderson, founder and executive director of The Koshka Foundation, and survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting. "We want people to own their responsibility, to take some small, actionable steps and repeat that. Each of us can have a big impact." "Prevention is key, and we can't do it by ourselves," said Scott Paré, deputy director of school safety, Boston University Police Department. "If you see something, say something and do something. Everyone should think ahead and have a plan so they know how to respond to any potential threat." "School safety is far too great a responsibility to put upon the shoulders of just one individual or one role in the community," said Michele Gay, founder and executive director, Safe and Sound Schools. "So we must empower each person in the school community with the education, options, tools and training that support safe schools." For more information about Safe and Sound Schools, including free assessment tools, tool kits and resources, visit www.safeandsoundschools.org. About Safe and Sound Schools Safe and Sound Schools is a non-profit organization founded by Sandy Hook parents who lost their children during the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy. Winner of the 2015 SBANE New England Innovation Award for nonprofits, Safe and Sound Schools is dedicated to empowering communities to improve school safety through discussion, collaboration, planning, and sharing of information, tools, and resources. To get involved, visit www.safeandsoundschools.org.
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