We know that schools have
always been considered a "safe haven" for
our children and, statistically, it is the
safest place a child can be.... even safer
than home. However, as recent events around
the country have shown us, we must remain vigilant and prepared. We in Montana are not insulated from issues that face kids nationwide: tobacco, alcohol and drug use; violence; and bullying, harassment and intimidation.
Prevention is the
key, and we have excellent prevention activities
going on in Montana schools: Safe and Drug-Free
Schools, Montana Behavior Initiative, parenting
programs, student assistance programs, peer
mentoring programs, etc. However, we must also
be prepared in the event of a crisis. This
web site provides information on a variety
of violence-related prevention and crisis management
topics. It includes information on resources
such as books and programs, information available
through other web sites with hyperlinks to
those sites, information on meetings, workshops
and conferences and information on crisis management
including planning, checklists, communication
tips and organization.
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