This Week in School and Campus Safety

*Correction! Our earlier version said the conference on human trafficking is free. Please note, while the virtual community night is free, there is a fee to attend the conference*

Good morning,

This Weekly Update by the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program shares information on the upcoming conference on human trafficking hosted by the Center for Prevention of Abuse, promotes Red Cross Month, and provides information on several upcoming classes, including 2 sessions of Digital Threat Assessment; a session of Preparing for the Unimaginable: An In-Depth Look at Wellness, Trauma Recovery, and Resilience; a session of Advanced Digital Threat Assessment; and a session of Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, and Recovery.

Please note, we are in the process of updating our contacts list. If you believe you have been added by mistake or wish to no longer receive our emails, just let me know and I will remove you from our directory.

Respectfully,

Laura Black
le-black@wiu.edu
Program Coordinator
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program
*Corrected Information: Upcoming Virtual Conference on Human Trafficking

The Center for Prevention of Abuse is hosting a virtual conference, “Light 2021: A Virtual Conference on Human Trafficking,”on May 12-13th, along with a free virtual community night on the 11th. The conference "will bring together experts and industry leaders to share best practices, campaigns and technology, preventative efforts, survivor care, and strategies to help prevent, combat, and respond to the human trafficking crisis." For more information, click here.
Last Chance to Register: Digital Threat Assessment class on March 12th via Zoom

This is the last chance to register for the "Digital Threat Assessment" training on March 12, 2021, via Zoom! The goal of the Digital Threat Assessment class is to give attendees a stronger understanding of the current social media world, provide tools to be able to proactively identify student safety concerns, and provide strategies for dealing with online situations as they arise. For more information and to register, click here.

Red Cross Month

March is Red Cross Month, and was first proclaimed so in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. From blood drives to training people in first aid and CPR, the Red Cross helps communities and people prepare for emergencies, and provides disaster relief efforts when emergencies do occur.
In this year's proclamation, President Biden urged "all Americans to take part in that tradition through our own everyday acts of compassion — helping a neighbor, a stranger, or a community in need," and encouraged American's to "observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities, and by supporting the work of service and relief organizations."
There's Still Time To Register: Digital Threat Assessment class on March 18th via Zoom

There is still time to register for the "Digital Threat Assessment" training on March 18, 2021, via Zoom. The goal of the Digital Threat Assessment class is to give attendees a stronger understanding of the current social media world, provide tools to be able to proactively identify student safety concerns, and provide strategies for dealing with online situations as they arise. For more information and to register, click here.

Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, and Recovery Class on March 24-25, 2021, via Zoom

The Illinois School and Campus Safety Program, in collaboration with the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University, is pleased to announce a session of the "Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, and Recovery" course will be held March 24-25, 2021, from 8:30am to 12:30pm via Zoom. The course aims to train personnel from PK-12 schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs), first responders, elected officials, and community stakeholders to respond to campus emergencies effectively and cooperatively during an active shooter incident. For more information and to register, click here.
Preparing for the Unimaginable: An In-Depth Look at Wellness, Trauma Recovery, and Resilience class on April 8th via Zoom

The Illinois School and Campus Safety Program is pleased to announce the class "Preparing for the Unimaginable: An In-Depth Look at Wellness, Trauma Recovery, and Resilience" will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on April 8, 2021, via Zoom. This class is for both K-12 schools and Institutions of Higher Education, as well as law enforcement and other school and campus safety stakeholders. For more information and to register, click here.

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