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We have shared a few of this year's speakers. Now meet more of the voices joining the stage, including keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart, Michele Gay, Pat Hamilton, and Marisa Randazzo, Ph.D., each bringing a unique perspective to the conversation around school safety.

Join us Nov. 2-4 in Orlando, Florida!

Registration has been extended through October 9, so there is still time to save your seat: https://raptortech.com/raptor-schoolsafe-conference-registration/

With violence against students and staff being a top concern among school staff, now is the ideal time to apply for funding designed specifically to help schools prevent violence.

The BJA STOP School Violence program focuses on funding three key areas:
🔸 Training to prevent school violence, including specialized training for responding to mental health crises
🔸 Development and operation of a variety of technology solutions, such as anonymous reporting systems
🔸 Development and deployment of school threat assessment teams

Who can apply? Public and private K-12 charter schools, private k-12 schools, nonprofits, independent school districts, and higher education institutions.

How can Raptor help? Raptor helps schools identify and intervene earlier against violence with
✅ a centralized system (StudentSafe) for documenting and intervening on bullying, su***de risk, and behavioral threat assessments, including anonymous concerns reporting
✅ violence prevention training through Staff Compliance Training
✅ a 24/7 anonymous reporting system for students and the community through Stay Safe. Speak Up
✅ a team of behavioral threat assessment experts through SIGMA

Talk with a Raptor specialist to see what solutions will best fit your school’s needs as you prepare your application. https://bit.ly/3pOqzOv

As September draws to a close, National Su***de Prevention Month is a reminder that supporting student wellbeing requires attention year-round.

Recognizing when a student is struggling takes more than a list of warning signs.

It takes knowing students well enough to notice when something changes, and staying attentive even once a crisis has passed, work made easier when schools have a way to bring those observations together into a centralized system. https://bit.ly/4Ap6jT7

A student who mentions su***de and is dismissed as "seeking attention" rather than taken seriously can quickly go from a concern to a crisis.

The outcome often comes down to language used by adults, and it shapes whether a student feels safe enough to ask for help.

Su***de prevention starts long before a crisis, because it exists in the everyday words staff use with students and families. Small shifts, such as saying "died by su***de" instead of "committed su***de," reduce stigma and build trust over time.

Here are four best practices for talking about su***de with care and confidence: https://bit.ly/4h2Yjj6

A comprehensive approach to su***de prevention takes more than an annual campaign. It takes the right systems, practices, and people working together to support students all year long.

Join Dr. Amy Grosso and The Jed Foundation - JED's, Tony J. Walker, for a conversation on sustaining su***de prevention efforts beyond one-time initiatives, including what it means for schools as more students turn to AI for mental health support.

Thursday, September 24, at 12:00 pm CT, with live Q&A.

Register to assess and strengthen your school's approach: https://bit.ly/4h117fe

Back-to-school safety is often measured by whether the doors lock and the alarms work.

Those checks matter, but they are only part of what makes a campus ready for the year ahead.

The strongest plans also cover the less visible work: retraining staff, refreshing the emergency operations plan, reopening tip-reporting channels, and checking in early on students who may need support.

Here are 15 back-to-school best practices for building a safer, more prepared campus: https://bit.ly/4rdz80J

Raptor's next product webinar shines a light on some of the newest solutions for school safety and daily operations.

Join Peter Trate, Chris Porter, and Arsalan Mumtaz for a closer look at Raptor SmartAudit, Visitor Badges, and EventSafe Payments, including the latest updates, how each one works, and the everyday challenges it helps schools and districts solve.

Wednesday, September 16, at 12:00 pm CT.

Register now and bring your questions for the live Q&A: https://bit.ly/4AabLt7

Today we remember those we lost on 9/11, honor the heroes who stepped up, and hold their families and loved ones in our hearts.

⛳Tee up your calendar for event night!

After a day of networking and learning together, we'll head to the Eagles Edge Golf Venue on Tuesday, November 3 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Food, drinks, and golf await at 30 hitting bays powered by Toptracer Range technology.

This event is included with your conference registration, and there is still time to register: https://bit.ly/3GdKi2m

Come swing by and spend the evening with fellow school safety professionals.