COSchoolSafetyCenter

We're saying farewell to Twitter! The Office of School Safety is transitioning to LinkedIn to better connect with professionals in the field. Connect with us on LinkedIn for important updates, resources, and discussions on all things school safety. oss.colorado.gov/linkedin

Today we celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay! We support inclusive & safe environments for all students. Let's build communities where everyone thrives. #WDSD2024 #Inclusion worlddownsyndromeday.org

Kelly, @CoSSRC Southeast Regional Training Consultant is available to meet the needs of school personnel assisting in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of emergencies and crisis situations. Reach out to the Center: cssrc.colorado.gov/form/cssrc-tra…

Concerned about the rise of homophobic and transphobic rhetoric impacting LGBTQ students in schools? We must ensure all students feel safe and supported. Support available here oss.colorado.gov/lgbtq #SchoolSafety #YouthSafety #LGBTQrights

Excited to share valuable school safety resources from @nc2s! Check out the Safe Firearm Storage database & Emergency Exercises Training Package. Plus, don't miss upcoming webinars on bystander reporting & behavioral threat assessment! #SchoolSafety #Resources

Reports of bullying, school safety rise in Colorado schools denvergazette.com/news/education… via @DenverGazette

The Office of School Safety is putting on a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Symposium. Educators and guardians, there couldn't be a more pressing and indispensable topic to gain knowledge in. Please join us, oss.colorado.gov/register-csa

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. With gambling more accessible than ever, it is crucial to educate individuals, families, and communities about the potential risks and the resources available for support. problemgamblingcoalitioncolorado.org

It's teen dating violence awareness month. Teenagers are learning and growing, they benefit from ongoing guidance and support about what safe sexual behaviors and relationships look like. Find guidance at whatsok.org

Anonymous reporting platforms save lives. We are proud to partner with ⁦@Safe2TellCO⁩. Call us or them to arrange training for your school. campussafetymagazine.com/insights/a-rev…

Targeted violence against schools is preventable. Call us to train your TA team. Strengthening School Violence Prevention: Expanding Intervention Options and Supporting K-12 School Efforts RAND rand.org/pubs/research_…

Feb. 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! @NASRO_Info is encouraging schools and communities across the nation to recognize the accomplishments of their SROs.

@ParentsvsVape presents, From Awareness to Action: How To Advocate Against Youth Vaping, featuring advocacy expert Shellie Bressler will take place on Wednesday, February 26 at 1:00 PM EST. Register here bit.ly/parentsvsvaping

#ValentinesDay is a great time of year to discuss #HealthyRelationships! @Join1Love has a great quiz to get the conversation started. ❤️It's good for all of us, not just the young!❤️ joinonelove.org/quiz/

These young men were tricked into sending nude photos, then blackmailed: The nightmare of sextortion usatoday.com/story/life/hea… via @usatoday

In honor of Safer Internet Day, @NCMEC joins organizations across the globe to highlight the importance of online safety. Watch this episode with the children in your life bit.ly/ncmecintocloud

It's Safer Internet Day! NCMEC just launched new tools to help protect kids online, including resources on generative AI & a brand-new Into the Cloud™ episode! Learn more: missingkids.org/blog/2025/ncme… #SaferInternetDay #SID2025

Our 3rd Student-Staff Summit is VIRTUAL! Join us Feb 26th with your 8th - 12th graders to hear their views on School Safety and what we can do better for them. Rise Above Colorado will be providing a keynote on understanding/avoiding opioids, and critical analysis of media.

Coming 2/19: Dr. Elyse Thulin explains how anonymous reporting systems help prevent firearm-related violence in schools and strengthen safety measures. Learn more: nc2s.org/resource/reduc…