Preventing School Violence

The Preventing School Violence Grant, funded by the National Bureau of Justice, will provide trainings for educators, mental health professionals, and school resource officers to name a few across Colorado. Fifteen Safety Teams representing numerous schools will receive intensive training, coaching, and implementation support including engaging in a Community of Practice that will lead to more effective safety plans. Additionally, Safety Teams will train school staff on the updated safety plans. The Colorado Department of Education will also create free online modules focusing on violence prevention, positive school climate, and school safety topics based on the identified needs of the Safety Teams. This will help scale-up outreach efforts across the state. 

Description

The Preventing School Violence (PSV) Grant supports:

1. Schools and districts in the creation of systems and structures to strengthen safety plans.

2. Emphasizing the importance of working through multi-disciplinary teams to effectively prevent school violence.

3. Improving school climate to promote respect, inclusiveness, and a sense of belonging.

4. Implementation of comprehensive strategies designed to promote school safety and prevent school violence.