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To guide and support all Nebraska schools in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to keep educational communities safe and secure.
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School Safety & Security-Related Infrastructure Grant
Guidance for Narcan in Schools to Treat Overdoses
(Updated 2024)
This series of 16 posters for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is perfect for printing, or for use on the web or in emails.
The “Reach Out For Help” poster describes where to get “Help for Others” (Safe2Help Nebraska), “Help for Self” (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and “Immediate Help” (911).
Several resources are available if you want to register your school for Safe2Help. These include a toll-free Nebraska number, an infographic on LB 322 pdf, a Safe2Help FAQ, a registration page for your school, and access to the K-12 Threat Assessment Teams website.
The good news is that schools can now register for Safe2Help without meeting any prerequisites. This means that you can gain access to the K-12 Threat Assessment Teams website and resources without any prior qualifications. Additionally, NDE, the PPC, and Boys Town will work with districts to identify times to get their threat assessment team members trained as we move forward. If you have questions or concerns regarding Safe2Help registration, please get in touch with Jay Martin at jay.martin@nebraska.gov.
Upcoming Training and Workshops
Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Team Virtual Training
April 16 and 17, 2024 (8:30-3:30 CT)
Please note: The virtual PFA-S training helps schools build support teams to aid in recovery from crisis incidents. PFA-S is a recommended component of your Emergency Operations Plan.
This training is designed for staff who have served or plan to serve on the Crisis Response team and is provided at no cost to schools.
Digital Wise Parenting & School Safety By Jay Martin
On April 16th at 10 am, there will be a ‘Digital Parenting’ event at 455 S 11th St STE A, Lincoln, NE,
On April 17th, during the Nebraska Data Conference, there will be a ‘School Safety Best Practices’ event in Kearney, NE.
Free Webinar with Anne Moss Rogers
Coping Strategies for Grief & Loss: Healing in a School Community After a Suicide Loss
- April 30, 2024, at 1 pm CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
- May 13th, 2024, at 9 am CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
Addiction & the Tragic Link to Suicide: Awareness & Prevention Strategies for Schools
- May 2, 2024, at 9 am CT – 1.5 Hours Webinar
Spotting Students at Risk of Suicide: Signs & Early Intervention Strategies for Grades PK-6
- May 13, 2024, at 1 pm CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
Digital Wise Parenting & School Safety By Jay Martin
Please take note of the following upcoming events:
On April 19th, the Afgan Group will be giving a presentation at the Asian Community & Culture Center in Lincoln, NE.
On April 23rd, the Digital Wise Teens at Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools will present at the Middle School gym from 10:04 to 10:49 a.m.
On April 25th, there will be an ESU 7 Region III Meeting on School Safety – Digital Wise at the Norfolk Country Club from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Free Webinar with Anne Moss Rogers
Coping Strategies for Grief & Loss: Healing in a School Community After a Suicide Loss
- April 30, 2024, at 1 pm CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
- May 13th, 2024, at 9 am CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
Addiction & the Tragic Link to Suicide: Awareness & Prevention Strategies for Schools
- May 2, 2024, at 9 am CT – 1.5 Hours Webinar
Spotting Students at Risk of Suicide: Signs & Early Intervention Strategies for Grades PK-6
- May 13, 2024, at 1 pm CT – 1.25 Hours Webinar
Threat Assessment – Hybrid Sessions
May 30th ESU 13, Level 3 Threat Management plus ZOOM: Register Here
July 30th, 31st, Basic Threat Assessment plus ZOOM: Register Here
Threat Assessment – Hybrid Sessions
July 30th, 31st, Basic Threat Assessment plus ZOOM: Register Here
Developing Your EOP Plan
Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) Training
Resources for PFA-S
Video Resources for PFA-S
*links are updating
