Education Associations Promote Student Safety
As 
part of our week-long examination of student health and safety, we have gathered together descriptions of our member associations' work to keep students safe. Keep reading for an extensive list of resources from Learning First Alliance member associations.
- School Crisis Guide: National Education Association Health Information Network
This new manual offers step-by-step advice to help schools and districts prepare for, respond appropriately to, and help students and teachers recover after a crisis. Created by educators for educators, this guide aims to keep schools safe and help students return to learning after a crisis. - School and Community Safety Site: National Education Association
The NEA Health Information Network offers resources and pursues projects on many aspects of school safety, including gun safety, bullying, and harassment. - Discipline and School Safety: The American Federation of Teachers
The AFT describes seven essential elements to ensure school safety and order, along with resources to help schools implement these elements. - School Shooting Resources: American School Counselor Association
ASCA has gathered resources on how to help children in times of tragedy. - Bill Bond, First Responder: National Association of Secondary School Principals
NASSP’s Specialist for School Safety Bill Bond coaches principals through the tragedy of school violence. - Safe and Nurturing Environments: National Parent Teacher Association
The National PTA has put together background information on school safety issues such as bullying and anti-social behavior.
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I'm a college freshman, and
I'm a college freshman, and I've heard all the news recently about young women being raped, kidnapped, attacked, etc. I have a job, and I'm worried about walking to my car alone after work and in the parking lot of stores, etc, as well as an campus dangers. A safety course isn't an option for me, any other advice on keeping myself safe?
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