Ronald D. Stephens, Executive Director of the National School Safety Center, notes that safe school planning is limited only by the imagination, creativity, energy and commitment of the local community. Through a collaborative effort of families, schools, businesses, religious groups, social service agencies and government, each community has the opportunity to shape the type of school climate it wishes to create. As a Who's Who student or parent you have established the trust and confidence of other students and parents. You can lead by example. Your viewpoint is listened to and often echoed.
Schools are safe.
They can be made safer. Ann Shenassa, Editorial Director, collaborated on the preparation of this ariticle.