Transforming School Climates
Empowering Our Communities Through Collaboration
The Help Coalition Inc., in partnership with the Office of Justice Programs, is dedicated to advancing efforts that promote civil rights and racial equity, enhance access to justice, support crime victims and individuals affected by the justice system, improve community safety, protect the public from crime and emerging threats, and foster trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Through the SAVE initiative, The Help Coalition Inc. aims to enhance school safety by providing training to improve school climate. This includes implementing school-based behavioral threat assessments and intervention teams to identify potential risks of school violence among students, utilizing technological solutions such as anonymous reporting tools to bolster safety, and adopting additional strategies to prevent violence and ensure a secure learning environment.
STOP School Violence Grant Program: Empowering Safe and Positive Learning Environments
The Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA) Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant Program is aimed at enhancing the safety of K-12 schools by equipping students and teachers with the necessary tools to identify, respond to, and prevent acts of violence while fostering a positive and supportive school environment.
Strategic Objectives
Enhancing School Safety with Violence Prevention
Our mission is to enhance school safety through a multi-faceted approach. We develop and implement cutting-edge technology solutions to improve security and prevention efforts. By establishing multidisciplinary Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) and intervention teams, we ensure potential risks are identified and addressed effectively. We provide comprehensive training for school staff and educate students on violence prevention strategies while promoting a positive and inclusive school climate. Additionally, we offer specialized training and policies for law enforcement personnel, such as school resource officers (SROs) and probation officers, to equip them with the tools needed to work effectively with schools and school-age populations.
School Safety & Awareness Training
We provide a diverse range of training programs designed to enhance school safety and promote a positive learning environment. These include:
Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding and supporting students affected by trauma.
Civil Rights and Constitutional Rights: Focusing on protected classes and fostering equity.
Bullying Prevention: Strategies to identify, address, and prevent bullying in schools.
Drug and Alcohol Education: Awareness and prevention education for substance abuse.
Social Media Use: Promoting responsible and safe online behavior.
Emergency Management and CPTED: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design to enhance physical security.
Behavioral Threat Assessment: Identifying and mitigating potential threats in school settings.
Active Shooter Training: Preparing staff and students for effective responses to emergencies.
Program Objectives and Deliverables
Objectives
The program is designed to enhance school safety by implementing evidence-based strategies that prevent violence against students, staff, and schools while creating a positive and supportive school climate.
Deliverables
Comprehensive Training: Provide training to school and law enforcement personnel on conducting behavioral threat assessments, identifying potential risks, and improving school climate. Training will be nondiscriminatory, trauma-informed, and focused on fostering a safe and inclusive environment without creating additional fear or harm.
Mental Health Resources: Provide trauma-informed strategies to address students in mental health crises. These strategies will protect student privacy and involve mental health professionals at every stage of training and implementation.
Technological Solutions: Offer tools like anonymous reporting systems (mobile apps, hotlines, or websites) to enable students, staff, and community members to report threats confidentially. These solutions will align with existing systems, protect privacy, and ensure inclusivity without discrimination.
School Safety Strategies: Introduce measures to prevent violence, including firearm-related incidents, while improving access to behavioral health services, social-emotional learning programs, and other interventions that promote a healthy school climate.
Law Enforcement Training: Provide specialized training for school-based law enforcement and probation officers to ensure they can respond effectively to the unique needs of school populations.
Staffing Support: Ensure the availability of dedicated personnel to support the prevention of school violence and the successful implementation of the program.
This approach prioritizes safety, equity, and the well-being of students while fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.
Explore Our Project Gallery
Browse our gallery of photos showcasing various projects and training sessions conducted by The Help Coalition. Witness the transformation in schools and communities through our dedicated efforts. Each image captures the essence of our mission and the positive impact we strive to make. From hands-on training workshops to community outreach initiatives, our commitment to fostering growth and support shines through every project. Join us in celebrating the progress and success of our efforts in empowering the lives of those we serve.
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