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Has COVID-19 Affected the Sex Offender Registry?

Institute Staff

Sep 18
3 min

Has COVID-19 Affected the Sex Offender Registry?

Situational awareness means being alert to people and activities around you.

Emergency Preparedness Online Training Courses for Early Childhood Professionals

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Aug 17
3 min

Emergency Preparedness Online Training Courses for Early Childhood Professionals

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to public health and safety.

Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned

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Jul 20
3 min

Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned

On October 1, 2017, Lacey Newman’s life changed forever.

A Wave of Mass Shootings During 4th of July Weekend Causes Safety Concerns for Child Care Programs

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Jul 10
2 min

A Wave of Mass Shootings During 4th of July Weekend Causes Safety Concerns for Child Care Programs

Gun violence continues to rise at a historical rate as the United States tries to recover and develop reopening procedures from COVID-19.

Using Social Stories to Introduce Concepts and Emergency Preparedness Drills to Children

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Jun 24
3 min

Using Social Stories to Introduce Concepts and Emergency Preparedness Drills to Children

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Autism Little Learners have teamed up to collaborate on a series of social stories.

There Has Been A Surge In Active Shooter Events During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

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Jun 11
2 min

There Has Been A Surge In Active Shooter Events During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

As many as 41% of all school attacks occur within one week of returning after a break.

Una carta de nuestro Director Ejecutivo sobre ejercicios de disparos activos no anunciados y disparo

Institute Staff

May 29
4 min

Una carta de nuestro Director Ejecutivo sobre ejercicios de disparos activos no anunciados y disparo

grandes sindicatos de docentes se han unido para condenar los simulacros de disparos activos que causan trauma a los docentes y estudiantes

Safety and Security Protocols for Child Care Programs During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus

Institute Staff

May 29
4 min

Safety and Security Protocols for Child Care Programs During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus

Stay-at-home orders have been lifted in over 25 states, and that means that more child care programs are set to reopen soon.

Acceso completo o puertas cerradas en instalaciones de cuidado infantil familiar

Institute Staff

Apr 15
4 min

Acceso completo o puertas cerradas en instalaciones de cuidado infantil familiar

Durante nuestros recientes viajes a Kansas y California, surgió un tema alarmante entre los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar.

30-Minute Active Shooter Preparedness Online Training Now Available

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Mar 6
3 min

30-Minute Active Shooter Preparedness Online Training Now Available

We have great news to share! Our on-demand introductory active shooter preparedness training is live and open for enrollment!

Author Interview With Our Executive Director Andrew Roszak

Institute Staff

Feb 27
6 min

Author Interview With Our Executive Director Andrew Roszak

We are so excited to announce that our Executive Director Andrew Roszak wrote a new book!

Woman Uses Pizza Order to Call 9-1-1 For Emergency Response

Institute Staff

Feb 21
3 min

Woman Uses Pizza Order to Call 9-1-1 For Emergency Response

It may not seem like a big deal, but using code words during a 911 phone call can save a life.

A Letter From our Executive Director About Unannounced Active Shooter Drills and Simulated Gunfire

Institute Staff

Feb 18
4 min

A Letter From our Executive Director About Unannounced Active Shooter Drills and Simulated Gunfire

Two large teacher unions have teamed up to condemn active shooter drills that cause trauma to teachers and students.

Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Launching New Online Training Courses

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Feb 3
2 min

Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Launching New Online Training Courses

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce the launch of our new online training courses!

Two Parishioners Killed by an Active Shooter While Attending Church Service

Institute Staff

Jan 14
3 min

Two Parishioners Killed by an Active Shooter While Attending Church Service

The suspicious visitor caught the attention of the volunteer church security team while he was walking through the parking lot.

Lessons Learned: Active Shooter Incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California

Institute Staff

Nov 25, 2019
2 min

Lessons Learned: Active Shooter Incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California

On November 14, 2019, Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California was the site of another deadly school mass shooting.

The Month of January Leads in High Number of Active Shooting Events

Institute Staff

Nov 13, 2019
2 min

The Month of January Leads in High Number of Active Shooting Events

Publicly available data shows that January is a historically high leading month for active shooter events.

Recap of New Jersey Safety For All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together

Institute Staff

Nov 8, 2019
3 min

Recap of New Jersey Safety For All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, our Executive Director Andrew Roszak had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Safety For All

Is The ‘Joker’ Movie Serving As An Inspiration For Extremists?

Institute Staff

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

Is The ‘Joker’ Movie Serving As An Inspiration For Extremists?

On October 4, 2019, Warner Brothers is set to release Joker in The United States. The R-rated movie is a psychological and violent thriller.

Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training with Academy Primary School

Institute Staff

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training with Academy Primary School

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce our new partnership with Academy Primary School in Rockville, Maryland.

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