REMINDER: Center for Safer Schools April Trainings

North Carolina Public Schools sent this bulletin at 04/19/2023 10:14 AM EDT

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Center for Safer Schools April Trainings

The Center for Safer Schools will conduct Human Trafficking for School-Based Professionals at the temporary Training Center in Moore County from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.

The training is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of human trafficking, highlighting current trends and perspectives. After completing the training, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the types of trafficking in the United States.
  • Recognize possible indicators of trafficking in school settings.
  • Describe the importance of utilizing a trauma-informed approach when addressing human trafficking in school settings.
  • Develop a trafficking response protocol for your organization.
  • Assess the needs of individuals who are at risk of trafficking or who might have experienced trafficking, and coordinate services within a multidisciplinary network of service providers.

Registration is free and closes at 3 p.m. Friday, April 21.

Reunification Planning for Schools will be conducted at the Training Center from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

The training will offer an overview on how to develop a Reunification Plan using best practice (FEMA/Homeland Security guidelines). Plans will be both discussed and reviewed.

Registration is free and closes at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.

The Training Center is located at 3600 Samarcand Road, Jackson Springs.

About the Center for Safer Schools

The Center for Safer Schools serves to promote safe learning environments for North Carolina K-12 schools. The CFSS serves as a hub of information and technical assistance on school safety to school faculty and staff, law enforcement, youth-serving community agencies, juvenile justice officials, policymakers, parents/guardians and students. CFSS staff focuses on school climate, school discipline and emergency preparedness concerns for North Carolina’s public K-12 schools. CFSS staff is available to provide training, guidance and technical assistance upon request for school faculty and staff and those working with children and adolescents. The CFSS is headed by Karen W. Fairley, Executive Director.