Steps for School Violence Prevention
The Trojan Family Magazine published an article exploring challenges in school violence prevention and efforts at USC to address the growing threats to students and teachers.
Category: In the News
From the Desk of the Director – Entering a New Era of School Violence Prevention
This year, the Safe Communities Institute embarked on a mission to facilitate and energize a national conversation on school safety.
SCI Hosts ‘Understanding Bias and Hate on Campus’
On November 15, the Safe Communities Institute sponsored Understanding Bias and Hate on Campus, a training program for law enforcement professionals and others, led by the Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles.
New Standard for Preparedness, Response to Active Shooter and Hostile Events
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is developing a new standard for preparedness and response to active shooter and hostile events.
ADL Addresses Audience at USC
At a recent SCI event, the Anti-Defamation League presented tools and strategies for addressing hate crimes.
From the Desk of the Director – Toward a New Understanding of School Safety
Without reliable data and a holistic, coordinated effort, we will continue to see regular violence at our nation’s schools.
New Book Offers Insight, Policy Solutions on Extremist English-Language Magazines
SCI Instructor Robert Bunker offers a clearer understanding of extremist literature and how to address it.
Finding Resolution to ‘Comfortable Conflicts’
Some conflicts linger for so long, we feel compelled to coat them with a positive perspective, birthing the concept of “comfortable conflict.”
School Violence Prevention Grant Offering
The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is offering $25 million in grants for two-year projects on school safety.
USC Price, Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas Sign MOU to Collaborate on Extremism Studies
The USC Price School of Public Policy has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas to engage in joint research and student exchanges around extremism studies.