Most Schools Unequipped To Support Mental Health Needs

May 2, 2023, 10:21 AM

(from Campus Safety) Results of the 2023 School Safety Survey, conducted by Raptor Technologies and the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), reveal that 60% of school leaders cited mental health issues as the greatest obstacle to school safety. Over 50% said they aren fully equipped to assist with the mental health-related needs of their students. The top two most-needed safety improvements are physical security and training, and the top two tools and processes most frequently identified were door hardening and emergency communication.

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