This Week in School and Campus Safety

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This Weekly Update by the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program links to a recent survey from the Pew Research Center, provides information on an upcoming webinar on K-12 physical security, and promotes the upcoming Higher Ed behavioral threat assessment class in Decatur.

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Laura Black
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Illinois School and Campus Safety Program
Recent Survey Finds a Third of Parents are Very or Extremely Worried about School Shootings

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found 32% of parents were very or extremely worried about a school shooting happening at their child's school. The survey, which ran from late September to early October, received feedback from 3,757 parents. The survey also looked at rates of concern from a variety of demographics including: race and ethnicity, income, political affiliation, and even the different rates between male and female parents. The survey also presents data on having police or armed security on campus and mental health strategies. To view the full report, click here.
Upcoming Webinar on Physical Security for K-12 Schools

The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is holding a webinar on physical security resources for K-12 on November 15th. For more information and to register, click here.
Campus Threat Assessment and Management Class December 6-7 in Decatur

The Illinois School and Campus Safety Program is pleased to announce the class Campus Threat Assessment and Management will be held December 6-7, 2022, in Decatur, IL. This two-day workshop for institutions of higher education and law enforcement stakeholders, which features Gene Deisinger, Ph.D, will help participants to better understand the dynamics of targeted violence and to develop and enhance strategies for early identification, assessment, and intervention with concerning situations. For more information and to register, click here.
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program www.ilschoolsafety.org