Campus And School Safety Week In Virginia
Next week, from August 4 to August 8, residents of Virginia can expect a series of events to be held regarding school safety. Their governor, Timothy M. Kaine, has announced that this week is going to be their Campus and School Safety Week. Though there are events and weeks designated in a similar manner all throughout the United States, it is always somewhat reassuring to have a “local” agency initiate something like this.
So what’s going to happen during this week? Richmond.com reports:
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today announced that August 4-8, 2008 will be Campus and School Safety Week in Virginia. Events throughout the week will highlight the importance of all-hazards preparedness on school and college campuses, beginning with the second annual Governor’s Campus Preparedness Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University.
“It is vital to the safety of our schools and campuses that we not only are reactive, but proactive in promoting preparedness,” Kaine said. “The week’s events will bring together officials from across the country to share best practices and ensure that we are well prepared for any future crises.”
The second part of the week will feature the 2008 Virginia School and Campus Safety Training Forum, August 5-6, 2008 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton. The Forum will include more than 700 safety practitioners on Virginia’s college and university campuses, numerous keynote speakers and breakout sessions focusing on a wide range of school and campus safety issues. Participants will include the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of State Police, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Office of the Attorney General, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, University of Virginia, Virginia Community College System, U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance and many more.
Knowing what Virginia has gone through regarding school and campus safety, it is but understandable that they would take a stronger and more active stance in ensuring the safety of school children in all levels. It is also heartening to see that so many other agencies are taking part in this important week. As usual, the way that I see it is that the more people are involved, the better the chances of an endeavor working out.
What are your thoughts on this conference? Do you think it would actually bring about action?
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Posted on August 1st, 2008 by Deborah J Thomas
Filed under: Administrators, College, High School, K-6, News, People Involved, School Grade Level, School Safety Issues
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