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DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260720T153000Z
DTEND:20260720T170000Z
SUMMARY:Registration and Check-in Opens for Main Conference
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CHECK-IN
LOCATION:First Floor\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Day One - Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Pledge of Allegiance - Hampton Honor Guard\nNational Anthem\nOlivia Haynes Ansari\, Content Proofing and Communication Specialist\, Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety\, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services\nLynsey Strohminger\, Online Training\, Resource\, and Support Coordinator\, Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center&nbsp\;for School and Campus Safety\, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services\n\nWelcome: Leading the Way: Bringing Our Shared Safety Vision Into Focus\nLindsay Burton\, Division Director\, Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety\, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services\nAshaki McNeil\, Agency Director\, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services The Honorable Stanley M. Meador\, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security\, Commonwealth of Virginia\nJenna Conway\, Superintendent of Public Instruction\, Commonwealth of Virginia The Honorable Dr. Jeffery O. Smith\, Secretary of Education\, Commonwealth of Virginia\n\nIntroduction of Special Guests\nMadison Swift\, Teacher\, Colonial Heights Public Schools\nNational School Safety Patrol Champion
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
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SUMMARY:Prevention is Possible: Lessons from Averted School Attacks – A National and Virginia Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alathari breaks down findings from 67 disrupted plots against schools. The presentation identifies common warning signs\, such as grievances with classmates or an interest in violent topics\, and highlights the critical role of bystander reporting.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260720T190000Z
DTEND:20260720T210000Z
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Seeing the Risks Clearly - Protecting Children Online
DESCRIPTION:A panel of experts helps bring hidden threats into clearer view while offering strategies to help keep children safe and to provide support and resources to child victims. In 2024\, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) received more than 546\,000 reports of child online enticement\, a 192% increase over 2023. In DHS’s January 2026 Report\, “Online Recruitment of Child Sex Trafficking Becoming Endemic\,” DHS noted that “[i]n 2025\, reports of online enticement towards children rose 80% higher than the year before” according to NCMEC. Emerging threats to teens now include financial sextortion\, sadistic exploitation\, and AI-generated intimate images. Child victims feel desperate\, leading tragically to suicide\, self-harm\, depression\, anxiety\, and the like. Schools can play a key role in understanding this threat\, empowering kids to protect themselves\, and helping ensure that child victims receive the support and care that they need and deserve.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T103000Z
DTEND:20260721T110000Z
SUMMARY:**Optional** Focus on Wellness with NOTA Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Begin your morning with an energizing wellness session designed specifically for school safety leaders &nbsp\;—administrators\, educators\, school resource officers\, and support personnel. This restorative morning workout blends muscle-strengthening and heart-healthy movement\, mindfulness\, and breathwork to help you reset\, refocus\, and recharge. This session sets a positive foundation for engaging deeply in school safety innovation throughout the day.
CATEGORIES:BONUS WELLNESS SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace - 2nd Floor\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T113000Z
DTEND:20260721T120000Z
SUMMARY:Day Two Check-in and Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CHECK-IN
LOCATION:First Floor\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T120000Z
DTEND:20260721T121500Z
SUMMARY:Day Two - Welcome Back and Virginia D.A.R.E. Awards
DESCRIPTION:Virginia D.A.R.E. Awards
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T121500Z
DTEND:20260721T131500Z
SUMMARY:Tracing the Pathway to Violence: What Digital Leakage Reveals During Virginia Threat Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 90% of today's threats are communicated digitally\; therefore\, an accurate assessment of risk cannot be determined without assessing a threat maker’s digital behavioral baseline. This session brings today’s evolving digital safety challenges into focus\, including threat related behavior\, online harassment\, swatting incidents\, and AI‑driven misinformation. Participants will gain a clear view of emerging threats and how they are shaping the future of school safety in Virginia and nationwide – as well as practical tools for those striving to help students navigate these challenges.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T133000Z
DTEND:20260721T143000Z
SUMMARY:Adjusting the Aperture: Finding Hope and Safety in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Behind every notification is a heartbeat. &nbsp\;Behind every scroll is a search for connection-or a cry for help. As the digital landscape evolves\, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. For many educators and clinicians\, social media is often viewed through a narrow lens of risk—cyberbullying\, social comparison\, screen time\, and sleep deprivation. However\, to truly support the modern student\, we must adjust the aperture to capture a more comprehensive picture of the digital experience to find hope and safety in a digital world.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T143000Z
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SUMMARY:A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope
DESCRIPTION:As the digital landscape evolves\, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically\, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention\, intervention\, risk assessment\, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews\, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before\, during\, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety\, connectedness\, and hope in a digital world.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 203/204\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth\, including the “Edgesphere\,” “COM\,”\, “764\,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence\, including school-based incidents\, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate\, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups\, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation\, and the tactics employed to recruit\, manipulate\, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content\, such as extreme violence\, animal cruelty\, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification\, reporting\, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 102/103\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T143000Z
DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room B\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T143000Z
DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know
DESCRIPTION:As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve\, so do the risks they pose to student health\, learning environments\, and overall school safety. This session\, led by the Cannabis Control Authority\, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use\, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools\, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia\, the roles of each agency in regulation\, the risks of underage use\, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches\, strategies for strengthening school policies\, and ways to collaborate with families\, community partners\, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools\, up-to-date guidance\, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer\, healthier K–12 communities.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 106/107\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology\, emergency plans\, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders\, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session\, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size\, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic\, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival\, but learning\, growth\, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn\, belong\, and thrive.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 205\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Updates
DESCRIPTION:This session of D.A.R.E. updates will include Virginia D.A.R.E. Association business and updates in training available from D.A.R.E. America\, including new elementary vaping and social media lessons.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 209\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools
DESCRIPTION:As educators and safe\, caring adults in schools\, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex\, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults\, pedagogy and academics\, and systems\, policy\, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?\, Is it flexible?\, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe\, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 201/202\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T143000Z
DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events\, the importance of multi-agency coordination\, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement\, fire/EMS\, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative\, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies\, ready‑to‑use resources\, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:208\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Legal Issues in Schools: Where’s the Line Between Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct and Enforcing the Law
DESCRIPTION:Where is the line between what school leaders and school security should be doing to enforce school rules - and what School Resources must do to uphold the law? Is bullying a crime? This session will provide insight into these topics using cases from the Federal Courts regarding use of force in school\, cases involving juveniles\, and cases involving active threats to public safety. The presentation will focus on new statutes but will also examine the debate regarding qualified immunity\, with respect to law enforcement decisions to use force and situations where law enforcement may face violence at a school. Presenters will provide a strategic approach and provision of guidelines\, coupled with key elements of Federal and Virginia law\, all with the goal of enhancing the ability of school and police personnel to better respond to legal issues within the school environment and beyond.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 108/109\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T143000Z
DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist
DESCRIPTION:This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior\, supervision\, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior)\, including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs\, capturing meaningful notes\, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators\, SROs\, emergency managers\, safety specialists\, and audit team members who want a clearer\, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room A\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260721T153000Z
SUMMARY:Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from neuroscience\, sport psychology\, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments\, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program\," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation\, impulsivity\, and conflict\, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room C\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:The Digital Drug Market: Threats\, Trends\, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of online drug trends\, substance use\, and gang-associated behavior\, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord\, Snapchat\, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances\, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop\, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage\, assess evolving drug-related coded language\, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases\, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 104/105\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe\, Caring\, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose
DESCRIPTION:What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop\, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety\, belonging\, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival\, love and belonging\, power\, freedom\, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed\, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges\, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection\, regulation\, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before\, during\, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people\, but especially those who do not want to be in school.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room D\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope
DESCRIPTION:As the digital landscape evolves\, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically\, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention\, intervention\, risk assessment\, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews\, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before\, during\, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety\, connectedness\, and hope in a digital world.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 203/204\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth\, including the “Edgesphere\,” “COM\,”\, “764\,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence\, including school-based incidents\, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate\, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups\, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation\, and the tactics employed to recruit\, manipulate\, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content\, such as extreme violence\, animal cruelty\, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification\, reporting\, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 102/103\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room B\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Classroom: The Critical Role of School Professionals in Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Schools are often one of the few consistent environments where minors and young adults experiencing exploitation can be seen\, supported\, and connected to help. School Resource Officers (SROs)\, educators\, counselors\, nurses\, social workers\, administrators\, and other school professionals each play a critical role in recognizing vulnerabilities\, identifying indicators of trafficking\, responding appropriately\, and disrupting exploitation.\n\nThis interactive one-hour session will provide participants with a practical understanding of human trafficking through a school-based lens. Attendees will learn the federal and state legislative definitions\, how to recognize common risk factors and behavioral indicators\, understand the evolving tactics used by traffickers\, and explore the unique role each school professional plays in creating a coordinated\, trauma-informed response.\n\nThrough real-world examples and practical guidance\, participants will leave better equipped to identify concerns\, respond safely\, make appropriate referrals\, and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement\, child welfare\, victim service providers\, and community organizations. The session emphasizes that responding to trafficking is not the responsibility of one individual\, it is a shared responsibility requiring awareness\, collaboration\, and timely action across the entire school community.\n\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 207\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know.
DESCRIPTION:As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve\, so do the risks they pose to student health\, learning environments\, and overall school safety. This session\, led by the Cannabis Control Authority\, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use\, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools\, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia\, the roles of each agency in regulation\, the risks of underage use\, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches\, strategies for strengthening school policies\, and ways to collaborate with families\, community partners\, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools\, up-to-date guidance\, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer\, healthier K–12 communities.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 106/107\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/d6769bb0e7eacc956d134e418408a204
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology\, emergency plans\, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders\, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session\, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size\, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic\, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival\, but learning\, growth\, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn\, belong\, and thrive.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 205\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:921b035305d98208c1a5ae6b4628a6e6
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/921b035305d98208c1a5ae6b4628a6e6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Updates
DESCRIPTION:This session of D.A.R.E. updates will include Virginia D.A.R.E. Association business and updates in training available from D.A.R.E. America\, including new elementary vaping and social media lessons.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 209\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5a68e87b3747a406655dd5c9aead83f8
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/5a68e87b3747a406655dd5c9aead83f8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools
DESCRIPTION:As educators and safe\, caring adults in schools\, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex\, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults\, pedagogy and academics\, and systems\, policy\, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?\, Is it flexible?\, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe\, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 201/202\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ff26fd0efded12cc857fb9573de43a1c
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/ff26fd0efded12cc857fb9573de43a1c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events\, the importance of multi-agency coordination\, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement\, fire/EMS\, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:07ec688a60db1d3b47dfc99e2354d9cc
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/07ec688a60db1d3b47dfc99e2354d9cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative\, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies\, ready‑to‑use resources\, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:208\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bfe4ebd356c302db9f7c4e07719caebd
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/bfe4ebd356c302db9f7c4e07719caebd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist
DESCRIPTION:This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior\, supervision\, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior)\, including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs\, capturing meaningful notes\, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators\, SROs\, emergency managers\, safety specialists\, and audit team members who want a clearer\, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room A\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:74017bde090d3bbf4166dd230407b1c7
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/74017bde090d3bbf4166dd230407b1c7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from neuroscience\, sport psychology\, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments\, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program\," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation\, impulsivity\, and conflict\, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room C\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:971e2b61ff7bc17a69f9c5069218e052
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/971e2b61ff7bc17a69f9c5069218e052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:The Digital Drug Market: Threats\, Trends\, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of online drug trends\, substance use\, and gang-associated behavior\, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord\, Snapchat\, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances\, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop\, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage\, assess evolving drug-related coded language\, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases\, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 104/105\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/f5a3562a5c544e83d0ac8998e9f7e524
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T180000Z
SUMMARY:Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe\, Caring\, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose
DESCRIPTION:What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop\, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety\, belonging\, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival\, love and belonging\, power\, freedom\, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed\, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges\, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection\, regulation\, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before\, during\, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people\, but especially those who do not want to be in school.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room D\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cf4c4baf92125247c722c720c837e316
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/cf4c4baf92125247c722c720c837e316
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T170000Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:More Legal Issues in Schools: Where's the Line Between Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct and Enforcing the Law?
DESCRIPTION:A deeper dive into the line between what school leaders and school security should be doing to enforce school rules - and what School Resources must do to uphold the law? Is bullying a crime. This session will provide insight into these topics using cases from the Federal Courts regarding use of force in school\, cases involving juveniles\, and cases involving active threats to public safety. The presentation will focus on new statutes but will also examine the debate regarding qualified immunity\, with respect to law enforcement decisions to use force and situations where law enforcement may face violence at a school. Presenters will provide a strategic approach and provision of guidelines\, coupled with key elements of Federal and Virginia law\, all with the goal of enhancing the ability of school and police personnel to better respond to legal issues within the school environment and beyond.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT - LONGER SESSION
LOCATION:Room 108/109\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7dbb14a35524b6bc7e726a8605a15f15
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/7dbb14a35524b6bc7e726a8605a15f15
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:A Systematic Framework for Digital Safety and Hope
DESCRIPTION:As the digital landscape evolves\, so must our framework for youth suicide prevention. This session provides a research-based foundation grounded within an Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for comprehensive school safety and well-being. Specifically\, participants will be guided through a full continuum of suicide prevention: prevention\, intervention\, risk assessment\, and postvention as it exists within a digital world. Moving beyond traditional risk screening and assessment interviews\, this session will demonstrate how multi-disciplinary school teams can identify and interpret the "digital footprint" of a student at risk. This proactive approach equips educators and mental health professionals with key considerations for utilizing multi-source data to identify mental health needs and evaluate risk in the digital sphere. Participants will gain practical strategies and learn of tools to intervene before\, during\, and after life-threatening behaviors occur and foster a culture of safety\, connectedness\, and hope in a digital world.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 203/204\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3f62f2badbbbadde4cfd65b8671544b2
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/3f62f2badbbbadde4cfd65b8671544b2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Addressing Violent Online Networks Targeting Virginia’s Youth: What Educators and Public Safety Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of violent online networks targeting youth\, including the “Edgesphere\,” “COM\,”\, “764\,” and the “True Crime Community.” Some recent acts of targeted violence\, including school-based incidents\, have been linked to individuals influenced by these networks. Participants will receive critical insights into how these decentralized violent online networks operate\, including the structure of affiliated subnetworks and groups\, common narratives and symbols used to signal affiliation\, and the tactics employed to recruit\, manipulate\, and normalize harm. The training will address the use of disturbing content\, such as extreme violence\, animal cruelty\, and self-harm as well as coercive and psychologically abusive behaviors designed to desensitize and control vulnerable youth. A key component of this training is helping participants recognize potential behavioral indicators and warning signs of youth involvement in violent online networks. The training will also help participants better understand how this information can inform early identification\, reporting\, and prevention efforts within school and community settings.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 102/103\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1626a88d5feefddeee669cd4cc75dcfb
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/1626a88d5feefddeee669cd4cc75dcfb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Badge: Bringing School Safety Into Focus Through Community-Minded Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Provides actionable prevention and planning strategies while also serving as a bridge to the full Advanced SRO course. The objective would be to equip SROs to confidently communicate safety concerns and lead productive conversations with school leadership.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room B\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e73388f0481009026106aa45d658348
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/7e73388f0481009026106aa45d658348
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the School Walls: A Collaborative Approach to School Safety
DESCRIPTION:Many school safety incidents begin outside the classroom—in neighborhoods\, on social media\, or within the community. This presentation highlights how the Office of the Attorney General is advancing a prevention-focused approach that strengthens parent notification\, early intervention\, community partnerships\, and coordinated responses between schools and law enforcement. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to build trust\, improve communication\, and prevent violence before it reaches the school campus.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 207\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b28b01142957769967c8b34ef7d4d0b
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/9b28b01142957769967c8b34ef7d4d0b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Cannabis & Youth: What School Safety Professionals Should Know
DESCRIPTION:As cannabis and vaping products continue to evolve\, so do the risks they pose to student health\, learning environments\, and overall school safety. This session\, led by the Cannabis Control Authority\, offers a look through the “lens on school safety” at emerging trends in youth cannabis and vape use\, product types commonly encountered in Virginia schools\, and the impacts on student wellbeing and campus climate. Participants will learn about the new cannabis laws in Virginia\, the roles of each agency in regulation\, the risks of underage use\, and what schools should do with confiscated products. The session will also highlight evidence-informed prevention approaches\, strategies for strengthening school policies\, and ways to collaborate with families\, community partners\, and state resources to reduce incidents and promote safer school environments. Attendees will leave with practical tools\, up-to-date guidance\, and a clearer understanding of how to support safer\, healthier K–12 communities.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 106/107\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1b68ed66a8ce9808f115dac1e2d09481
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/1b68ed66a8ce9808f115dac1e2d09481
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Considerations for Making Sound School Safety Equipment Purchasing Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, school divisions continue to make meaningful investments in security technology\, emergency plans\, and training. Yet many K–12 leaders still wrestle with fundamental questions: How do I know our school safety investments actually work? Is our safety and security approach designed around our schools’ unique risks and needs? Are our investments strategic and sustainable for today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges? And as school leaders\, how do we ensure we are building a coherent safety system—rather than a patchwork of fixes? In this session\, Drawing on a decade of work with divisions of every size\, Hough—former senior federal school-safety official—will outline why compliance-driven approaches often stall and what it looks like to move toward holistic\, risk-based safety systems that support not only survival\, but learning\, growth\, and development. This is not a session about buying the next tool. It is about building the conditions in which young people feel safe to learn\, belong\, and thrive.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 205\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a38a5e5a85ffc1940883782f8c271bf9
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/a38a5e5a85ffc1940883782f8c271bf9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Four Proactive Priorities for Decision Making in Schools
DESCRIPTION:As educators and safe\, caring adults in schools\, we make so many decisions within a day. For equity-centered trauma informed practices to be universal and noncomplex\, we apply Alex Shevrin Venet’s four proactive priorities in our interactions and relationships with students and adults\, pedagogy and academics\, and systems\, policy\, and school wide practices. Answering these four questions: Is it predictable?\, Is it flexible?\, Does it foster empowerment? And Does it foster connection? will help all educators and safe\, caring adults in schools be proactive and improve how schools are designed to provide safe and supportive environments.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 201/202\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c10bdb1189f0d961785903bec3612f88
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/c10bdb1189f0d961785903bec3612f88
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:From Classroom to Command Post: Integrating School Critical Incident Response
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of how schools and public safety agencies coordinate their response to critical incidents such as mass attacks. The session highlights lessons learned from real-world events\, the importance of multi-agency coordination\, and the management of complex incidents involving law enforcement\, fire/EMS\, and school personnel. The curriculum is informed by the analysis of more than 780 incidents and related after action reports. The material aligns with nationally recognized guidance and best practices for incident management and school safety.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:067ce54f394ab2daa02cfd0894f759b5
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/067ce54f394ab2daa02cfd0894f759b5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Leading the Way in Protecting Students Online: Building a Safer Digital Future Together
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Education’s Internet Safety Advisory Council provides essential leadership in helping schools address modern online risks. Through this initiative\, divisions gain access to recommended instructional materials and model policies that strengthen digital citizenship and enhance student protection. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies\, ready‑to‑use resources\, and a clear roadmap for establishing or strengthening their own Internet Safety Advisory Council.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:208\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0e8e26f8ef16168125d3c582aa96d520
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/0e8e26f8ef16168125d3c582aa96d520
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Seeing Schools Through a CPTED Lens: A Guided Tour of Virginia’s New School Safety Inspection Checklist
DESCRIPTION:This session orients participants to CPTED as a practical school safety lens: how design and environment shape behavior\, supervision\, and risk. Participants will then receive a guided tour of the School Safety Inspection Checklist structure (exterior to interior)\, including tips for conducting efficient walkthroughs\, capturing meaningful notes\, and ensuring consistent completion across diverse team members. Recommended for school administrators\, SROs\, emergency managers\, safety specialists\, and audit team members who want a clearer\, more confident approach to the checklist that is required as part of the Virginia School Safety Audit program.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room A\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c6c243f3a074d3443d041bee7fe48cce
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/c6c243f3a074d3443d041bee7fe48cce
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Steady Minds: Empowering SROs to Help Kids Build Mental Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from neuroscience\, sport psychology\, and real-world implementation in schools and high-performance environments\, participants will learn actionable frameworks for integrating mental fitness into daily school routines — not as an “add-on program\," but as a core safety and student success competency. Participants will leave with an understanding of how mental fitness reduces escalation\, impulsivity\, and conflict\, and how SROs can play a pivotal role in guiding students through the process.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room C\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f6e2e6e9a9a91e63c51d0684cdabcd7f
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/f6e2e6e9a9a91e63c51d0684cdabcd7f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:The Digital Drug Market: Threats\, Trends\, and Intervention Methods for Youth Safety
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of online drug trends\, substance use\, and gang-associated behavior\, how can Digital Threat Assessment® be used as an effective methodology? With platforms such as Discord\, Snapchat\, and Telegram increasingly used for the illegal buying and selling of substances\, Safety/Threat Assessment Teams and law enforcement can often refer to online spaces as the origin of risk-enhancing behaviors among youth. In this workshop\, SST imparts tools on how to identify timely digital leakage\, assess evolving drug-related coded language\, and respond to worrisome digital trends. By examining real-world cases\, SST will emphasize how online negative peer groups are targeting High Risk and Vulnerable Youth (HRVY) and how Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA®) continues to be fundamental in preventing tragedy.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room 104/105\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:500dfe404c71b578fcb960e38621fe1f
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/500dfe404c71b578fcb960e38621fe1f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T181500Z
DTEND:20260721T191500Z
SUMMARY:Why Would Students Come to Your School If They Didn’t Have To? Designing Safe\, Caring\, and Engaging Learning Communities That Students Choose
DESCRIPTION:What makes a school a place students want to be—not just a place they are required to attend? In this interactive workshop\, educators and leaders will explore how to design middle and high school environments and culture where safety\, belonging\, and engagement are inseparable—and where students build the resilience and pro-social skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Grounded in the work of William Glasser and his five basic human needs—survival\, love and belonging\, power\, freedom\, and fun—this session reframes classroom and school culture through a trauma-informed\, learner-centered lens. Participants will examine how unmet needs often surface as disengagement or behavior challenges\, and how intentional design can transform those moments into opportunities for connection\, regulation\, and growth. Participants will explore designs for learning that positively engage learners within the full school environment and through supportive relationship strategies in every learning space before\, during\, and after school. Participants will leave with strategies and practices they can immediately implement to make a difference in the lives of all young people\, but especially those who do not want to be in school.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Conference Room D\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7a372e61be15518bc47707e2d601d748
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/7a372e61be15518bc47707e2d601d748
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260721T193000Z
DTEND:20260721T203000Z
SUMMARY:Clarifying the Threat - Understanding and Responding to Anonymous Threats and Swatting
DESCRIPTION:Anonymous threats and swatting incidents continue to escalate nationwide\, leaving schools and communities grappling with uncertainty\, fear\, and operational disruption. Dr. Gombos and SA LeBlanc will provide firsthand insight into the complex dynamics behind these threats and the real-world challenges they create for educators and law enforcement. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of why swatting occurs\, how anonymous threats are evaluated\, and what coordinated strategies can strengthen prevention\, communication\, and response efforts. Through expert perspectives and practical guidance\, this session aims to equip participants with clearer frameworks for decision-making and enhanced readiness for these increasingly sophisticated incidents.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:013d81b5bb8d30ade7c8499579606cae
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/013d81b5bb8d30ade7c8499579606cae
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260722T113000Z
DTEND:20260722T123000Z
SUMMARY:Day Three Check-in and Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CHECK-IN
LOCATION:First Floor\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5aa92e2bf4b1b22f920f56fb7d69b334
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/5aa92e2bf4b1b22f920f56fb7d69b334
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T124500Z
SUMMARY:Day Three - Morning Briefing: Innovations and Success Stories
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c19545d0df7bf62cfb38d5a661dde43
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/2c19545d0df7bf62cfb38d5a661dde43
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260722T124500Z
DTEND:20260722T134500Z
SUMMARY:From Tragedy to Change: Stand with Parkland’s Story
DESCRIPTION:A moving and instructive session highlighting how hard‑earned lessons can guide leaders in creating clearer\, stronger safety systems.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7b8f1c62852ab32efd3012c1f56aed46
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/7b8f1c62852ab32efd3012c1f56aed46
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260729T035946Z
DTSTART:20260722T140000Z
DTEND:20260722T160000Z
SUMMARY:Mapping the Vision: Practical Skills for Clearer Planning and Coordination
DESCRIPTION:A hands‑on emergency planning exercise that reinforces key concepts and helps translate the school safety vision into focused\, actionable strategies—followed by closing reflections.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE #A5D800
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom\, Convention Center Boulevard\, Hampton\, VA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1b6cd5367d5fb0e3a92656b999ba51f2
URL:http://sstf26.sched.com/event/1b6cd5367d5fb0e3a92656b999ba51f2
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