This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode featuring experts from Safe and Sound Schools. 

National Safe Schools Week brings us the opportunity to reflect on, refocus and rethink the importance of school safety, addressing physical, mental and emotional well-being, and empowering both teachers and students with safety skills beyond just school protocols. 

In this episode, Paul Timm is joined by Michele Gay, Missy Dodds and Molly Hudgens of Safe and Sound Schools to discuss their relentless efforts to build strong communities and teams to address school safety, not just this week but throughout the entire school year. 

More episode highlights include the importance of awareness, engagement and collaboration in school safety efforts, building strong, multidisciplinary teams that include students and the broader community, and more resources on training and support from Safe and Sound Schools.