Beyond Security: Can Mental Health and Community Stop School Shootings?

Is physical security enough to stop school shootings? Lori Alhadeff reveals why mental health support and community involvement are essential for creating safer schools. From empowering students through Make Our Schools Safe Clubs to combining emotional well-being with practical safety reforms, Lori shares the holistic approach needed to protect our children—and why focusing solely on security misses the bigger picture.
Learn more about Lori’s work at MakeOurSchoolsSafe.org and follow her on Facebook (@makeourschoolssafe17), Instagram (@makeourschoolssafe), and X (@LoriAlhadeff).
Timestamps:
(00:00) Community Involvement and Mental Health in School Safety
(03:39) Expanding Make Our Schools Safe Clubs and Future Initiatives
(13:49) Technological Solutions for Safer Schools
(14:56) Reflecting on the Past & Shaping the Future
(18:12) Conclusion and Call to Action
(20:31) What Did We Learn? Key Takeaways


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