Mental Health Training: A Critical Gap in Our Schools
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Mental Health Training: A Critical Gap in Our Schools. A recent national poll reveals a significant disconnect in school safety: while a vast majority of Americans recognize the importance of school staff in identifying student mental health issues, less than half believe staff are trained to do so. According to […]
SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Responds: Real School Safety Solutions vs. Armed Student Proposals
By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Responds: Real School Safety Solutions vs. Armed Student Proposals. On April 17, tragedy struck Florida State University (FSU) when a student, the stepson of a local sheriff’s deputy, opened fire on campus, killing two men and wounding six others. As the nation mourns the loss of Robert Morales, a beloved […]
Reflections from SAVIR 2025: Advancing School Safety Through Data and Collaboration
By Robert Jordan 🔍 Reflections from SAVIR 2025: Advancing School Safety Through Data and Collaboration. The 2025 Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) Annual Conference spotlighted urgent national priorities in injury prevention, violence reduction, and public health. With experts, researchers, and policymakers convening at The New York Academy of Medicine, the themes of […]
Drones in Schools: A Game-Changer for Safety?
By Robert Jordan Drones in Schools: A Game-Changer for Safety? As school safety remains a top priority, Highland Park ISD is exploring a bold new tool: drones to confront active shooters. I recently wrote about this for SITE|SAFETYNET℠, and I’m excited to share the highlights with you. Austin-based Campus Guardian Angels has developed drones that […]
Wilmer-Hutchins High School Shooting: A Call for Stronger Safety Measures
By Robert Jordan Posted on https://sitesafetynet.org/ Wilmer-Hutchins High School Shooting: A Call for Stronger Safety Measures. On April 15, 2025, Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Southeast Dallas was shaken by a shooting that left four individuals injured, one seriously. This tragic event, occurring almost a year after a similar incident at the same school, underscores the urgent […]
🚨 What the Aspira High School Incident Reveals About School Safety
By Robert Jordan | Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ 🚨 What the Aspira High School Incident Reveals About School Safety. On April 10, a staff member at Aspira High School near Newark, DE, accidentally shot himself on campus. Thankfully, no students were harmed, and a quick emergency response helped contain the situation. Students were transported by bus to […]
School Safety Doesn’t Begin at the School Gates—It Starts at Home
🎒 When Safety Starts at Home: Unsecured Gun Discharges in Virginia Third Grade Classroom By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ A wake-up call in Spotsylvania County, Virginia serves as another urgent reminder: school safety doesn’t begin at the school gates—it starts at home. This week, a third-grade student at Lee Hill Elementary School brought a loaded, […]
Missouri Parents Demand Action on School Safety: What This Means for Our Schools
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Missouri Parents Demand Action on School Safety: What This Means for Our Schools. This past week, more than 200 activists gathered at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, to demand action on school safety. Parents, gun violence survivors, and advocacy groups like Missouri Moms Demand Action and Missouri Students […]
Bullying in the U.S.: A Deep Dive into the Numbers
Posted by Robert Jordan on February 27, 2025 Bullying in the U.S.: A Deep Dive into the Numbers Bullying isn’t just a playground problem—it’s a pervasive issue affecting kids across the United States, both in person and online. As someone who’s spent years advocating for safer environments through SiteSafetyNet.org, I’ve seen how bullying can disrupt […]
Milwaukee Schools Ordered: SROs Must Be Deployed Now – What This Means for School Safety
By Robert Jordan Milwaukee Schools Ordered: SROs Must Be Deployed Now – What This Means for School Safety. As advocates for school safety, we at SITE|SAFETYNET℠ understand the complexities and challenges districts face in ensuring secure learning environments. A recent legal ruling in Milwaukee has brought the critical issue of School Resource Officers (SROs) back into […]
