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School Safety

A Practical and Tactical Resource Guide for Administrators

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School Safety

A Practical and Tactical Resource Guide for Administrators

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School Safety confronts one of the most urgent and unsettling challenges facing American education today: the alarming rise of school rampage shootings. As these once-unthinkable tragedies become tragically common, the need for informed, courageous, and capable leadership has never been greater.
This timely and essential book offers a comprehensive exploration of school safety, not merely as a set of protocols but as a complex, dynamic system requiring thoughtful coordination and decisive action. What sets School Safety apart is its unique approach-unpacking the intricate relationships among the many factors that influence safety in schools, and presenting practical, real-world strategies to manage and mitigate these risks.
Equally distinctive is the expert team behind the book: a diverse group of professionals whose combined skills, education, and deep experience in education, leadership, crisis response, and mental health create a richly informed and actionable resource. School Safety is a vital guide for school leaders, policymakers, educators, and anyone committed to creating safer, more resilient learning environments for all.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acronym List
Chapter One – The Problem
Chapter Two - Organizational Theory, Leadership, and Management: The School-Law Enforcement Relationship
Chapter Three - Fostering a Culture of School Safety through Positive Relationships, Communication, Student Well-being, and Engaging Parents and the Community
Chapter Four - Training for Emergencies
Chapter Five - Communications in Crisis
Chapter Six - Principal Leadership During School Shootings: Ensuring Safety and Support
Chapter Seven – Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations
Appendices
Appendix A FBI School Active Shooter Incidents 2019-2023
Appendix B Online References
Appendix C Training Exercise Checklist
Appendix D Sample Emergency Contact List
Appendix E Sample Administrator Go Bog Checklist
Appendix F Sample Crisis Communication Checklist
Appendix G Sample Press Conference Checklist
Glossary
Author Biographies

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Jan 08 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 232
ISBN 9781475874891
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 13 b/w figures, 40 textboxes
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Glenn G. Norling

Glenn Norling is a retired FBI Special Agent and f…

Author

Pamela M. VanHorn

Pamela VanHorn, PhD, has served in leadership, con…

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Jeffrey Yarbrough

Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough,a 28-year police veteran a…

Author

Shaun Hurtado

Shaun Hurtado has19 years of experience in educati…

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