The Reality of Violence in the Workplace In the face of escalating societal violence, businesses must prioritize the well-being of their employees. Consequently, organizations must proactively implement measures to prevent workplace violence and foster a secure and...
The need for preparedness in an active shooter scenario has never been more critical. In schools and workplaces, solid safety protocols reduce harm and protect students, staff, and visitors. While prevention is always the goal, scenario-based training is a powerful...
We Must Come Together to Reach a Goal of Zero Incidents In response to the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting where at least 18 people lost their lives, and countless more are suffering physical and emotional pain, JP Guilbault, CEO of Navigate360, issued the following...
Elevating Campus Safety with a Multi-Option Response Active shooter drills are a critical aspect of campus safety, especially in the higher education landscape. With the growing concern surrounding these incidents, it’s crucial for institutions to adopt advanced...
Violent Critical Incident What is a VCI in ALICE Training®? In today’s world, ensuring the safety of our K-12 campuses has become paramount amid rising concerns over self-harm, violence, and the presence of weapons. The alarming increase in student mental health...
Church Leaders: A Proactive Approach to Safety for Every House of Worship Houses of Worship are meant to provide a feeling of peace for those who enter them. They foster a sense of community and connection that allows congregants to thrive, but this is only possible...
Business Leaders: The Power of a Business-Led Approach to Community Safety The unfortunate reality is that violence can happen anywhere, at any time. From schools and holiday parades to grocery stores and businesses, it can feel like there is no place immune to the...
Why a Trauma-Informed Response Matters Creating a safe and supportive work environment requires more than just physical measures—it involves understanding and addressing the effects of trauma on employees. Traditional lockdown-only safety practices are evolving to...
The Administrators from West Liberty-Salem Local School District took time to share their active shooter incident story with us to help others understand the need to be prepared. Their story is emotional, mindful, and supports the need to prepare and train as if...
One out of every four school-aged children has been exposed to trauma that can negatively impact learning and/or behavior, according to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). While experiencing occasional challenges can help children grow and learn...
Experiencing violence in the community can be traumatizing for more people than those who were directly involved. Those who witnessed the incident can experience trauma, as can other members of the community in which the violent incident occurred. Examples of...
Virtual Toolkit Violence in schools often leads to trauma for students, staff and the community. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, students who witness school-based violent incidents may experience physical and emotional distress, a dip in...
Checklist for Educators & Parents: Children in today’s world are certain to witness some measure of violence, whether it be on television, online or in person. Since school is where much of a child’s time is spent, violent acts that take place there can be...
The possibility of an active shooter event is unthinkable, and establishing a game plan for such a scenario can be a difficult subject to discuss. But as unpleasant as it might be to consider, the alternative could be far worse. In response to a growing need for...
There’s nothing more important than creating a safe and healthy learning environment in schools, and that includes ensuring students, educators, and staff are prepared to handle potential active shooter threats. While a lockdown-only approach has been the go-to...
Situational awareness—being fully cognizant of your surroundings, the people in it, and your situation—is a vital factor for preventing and responding to an immediate threat to the school. The School Resource Officers (SRO) in your district are likely trained in the...
The reality of active shooter events in schools can be difficult to even consider, let alone prepare for. However, like so many complex problems, simply pretending the issue doesn’t exist is not an option. Administrators are realizing that additional training and...
An active shooter incident at school is not something anyone wants to consider. But for administrators and educators, the topic is unfortunately unavoidable, making it critical to establish response protocols. For school staff, understanding and correctly executing an...
How ALICE’s trauma-informed, blended approach empowers people to survive in the face of violence Active assailant events in school are not easy or comfortable to consider, but it’s an unfortunate reality of our society today. As the world changes, schools must also...
Creating a safe classroom is essential for student learning, engagement, and well-being. When students feel secure, they’re better able to focus and thrive within their learning environment. For educators, establishing a safe classroom builds the foundation for trust...
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