Live Webinar

May 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91237416557

Description

The Michigan School Safety Initiative (MSSI) works with Michigan schools to improve school safety and prevent violence. In this webinar, we will introduce our comprehensive, evidence-based approach to school safety and the free services we offer, including one-on-one support. Our resources are designed to assist school communities in choosing school safety measures that best fit their needs and unique environments. We offer free, one-on-one support to help schools start and maintain improved safety practices. 

Effective school safety involves the engagement of a variety of school and community members. This webinar is designed for school administrators, all school staff, school board members, caregivers, mental health professionals, law enforcement/first responders, community groups, or community members interested in improving school safety.

Audience

School Personnel, Law Enforcement & First Responders, Parents and Families, Mental Health Professionals, Parent-Teacher Associations Members, School Boards, Superintendents

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will be able to explain the purpose of the Michigan School Safety Initiative

• Attendees will be able to understand comprehensive school safety and their role within its framework

• Attendees will be able to identify the resources and services that MSSI offers

Presenters

Justin Heinze, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan, Director of the National Center for School Safety, and Co-Director for Michigan School Safety Initiative.

Isabella DeMino, AM is the Evaluation Specialist for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Miles Haney is the Training Coordinator for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Sarah Taylor, MA is the Instructional Designer for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Dan Karrick, MPA is the School Safety Specialist for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Cindi Thronson, MPH is the Project Manager for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Cassandra Johnson, MAT is the School Safety Outreach Specialist for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Emily Torres, MPH is the School Safety Program Manager for the Michigan School Safety Initiative. 

Continuing Education Credit

This webinar is offered for an MSSI certificate of completion.

Planning Committee

Justin Heinze, PhD; Isabella Demino, AM, Miles Haney, Sarah Taylor, MA; Dan Karrick, MPA; Brent Miller, MA, PMP; Cindi Thronson, MPH; Cassandra Johnson, MAT; Emily Torres, MPH

Sponsor

The Michigan School Safety Initiative is housed at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention and funded by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (PA 166 of 2022 & HB 5783).

Contact Us

Visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on our website.

Contact us at schoolsafety@umich.edu with questions.