Youth violence is a significant problem affecting our kids today.  This school safety issue goes beyond physical harm, and can have a lasting impact on our entire communities.  Michele speaks with Dr. Lina Alathari, Chief of U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center, about key strategies for school violence prevention and intervention.  Plus, Michele discusses how school leaders and families can process violent acts and keep students feeling safe after threats occur.

We hope you enjoyed this episode!

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Read more from the CDC here:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv-technicalpackage.pdf