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Safer schools can be achieved when communities focus on decreasing the potential for violence by promoting learning environments that are secure, orderly and caring.



Safety and security—
physical features, layout, policies and procedures are designed to minimize the impact of disruptions and intrusions that might prevent the school from fulfilling its educational mission.



Orderliness—how students relate to each other and their teachers and school staff.



Caring—how inviting and supportive the school is for students, staff, parents and members of the community.




Dr. Pamela L Riley