School Violence Prevention & Intervention

School Violence Prevention & Intervention Workshop

Safe schools begin with prepared educators. This two-hour, live workshop provides the training required by New York State for all individuals seeking teacher certification. Teachers College, Columbia University is a provider approved by the New York State Education Department.

Rooted in New York's Project SAVE legislation (Senate Bill 8236), this workshop equips participants with practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to school violence. 

Topics covered include:

• Trends in school violence and contributing factors
• Risk factors and warning signs of violent behavior in children and adolescents
• Laws, regulations, and policies that support a safe and nonviolent school climate
• Effective classroom management techniques and academic supports that promote a positive learning environment
• The roles and functions of student support teams, referral processes, and early intervention strategies
• Intensive and immediate interventions for students at risk of violence
• Defining, identifying, and preventing bullying in all its forms, including cyberbullying
• Problem-solving skill development and social-emotional learning within the school curriculum
• Intervention techniques for addressing school violence situations
• How all stakeholders—families, educators, and community members—can share responsibility for school culture and safety