Safety isn’t just a plan; it’s the foundation for success. Let’s create a school where every student can excel.
School Safety – Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
At Urban Edge, we believe that safety is the foundation of a successful school. Our school safety consulting services provide schools with the tools, training, and protocols necessary to create environments where safety isn’t just a policy—it’s part of the culture. Whether through crisis management, school resource officer training, or building a strong safety culture, we help schools create spaces where students and staff feel secure, supported, and ready to learn.
Our Services
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Assessing and Strengthening School Safety
The first step in building a safer school is understanding where you are. We conduct comprehensive safety assessments to evaluate your school’s current security measures, crisis response plans, and physical safety infrastructure. With this insight, we develop customized recommendations that ensure your school is prepared for any situation.
Services:
School Safety Assessments: Detailed evaluations of safety protocols, including entrances, surveillance, and emergency response plans.
Major Event Planning: Planning and coordinating safety protocols for large school events like graduations, sports events, and assemblies.
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Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared is key to managing any crisis effectively. We help schools develop and refine crisis management plans that cover everything from active shooter drills to emergency evacuations. Our training ensures staff and students know exactly how to respond during a crisis, giving your school the confidence to handle emergencies swiftly and safely.
Services:
Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness: Custom emergency response plans, staff and student training for crisis situations.
Emergency Response & Life-Saving Training: AED, CPR, and Stop the Bleed certification to prepare staff for medical emergencies.
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Building a Culture of Trust and Safety
Safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about creating an environment of trust. We work with schools to build strong relationships among students, staff, and security personnel. By fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and included, we create environments where safety and success thrive together.
Services:
School Resource Officers Training & Development: Custom training for school resource officers on de-escalation, student engagement, and building relationships with vulnerable students.
Culture & Climate Stabilization: Strengthening relationships within the school to promote a safe and supportive environment.
Building School-Community Relationships: Fostering ties between schools, parents, local organizations, and law enforcement for a collaborative approach to school safety.
School Safety with a DEI Lens
At Urban Edge, we believe that true safety goes beyond physical security—it includes creating an environment where every student, regardless of race, background, or identity, feels valued and protected. Our DEI-driven approach to school safety ensures that safety measures are equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
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Inclusive Safety Protocols: We assess how safety protocols impact different student groups and ensure that policies are equitable for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities.
Cultural Sensitivity Training: We provide staff and school resource officers with training on cultural competence, implicit bias, and how to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse student populations.
Creating Safe Spaces for All: We work with schools to foster an inclusive climate where students from all backgrounds feel secure and supported, addressing issues like bullying, discrimination, and exclusion head-on.
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Bias and Cultural Competence Training: Workshops for school staff, leadership, and security personnel to develop awareness of implicit bias and ensure culturally responsive interactions with students.
Equitable Safety Protocol Audits: Review of current safety protocols and emergency plans to ensure that policies fairly address the needs of all student populations, including marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Restorative Justice Implementation: Helping schools implement restorative justice practices as an alternative to punitive discipline, focusing on repairing harm, fostering accountability, and promoting equity in school discipline systems.
Safe Space Facilitation: Support in creating designated safe spaces or programs for underrepresented student groups to discuss their concerns and feel a sense of belonging within the school environment.
Creating safe schools, inspiring great futures.