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VPA Specialist Michelle Gay to speak at Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Conference in October

VPA Specialist Michelle Gay to speak at Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Conference in October

Founder of Safe and Sound and VPA Specialist, Michelle Gay, will present at the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Conference for their 19th annual School Safety Summit titled “From Our Backyard to the Nation’s Capital, Keeping Students Safe One Day at a Time”. Attendees include teachers, social workers, law enforcement officials and other school staff. For more information about the event or to register visit www.middlesexpartnershipsforyouth.com If you would like to schedule
Everything we think we know about mass shooters is wrong.

Everything we think we know about mass shooters is wrong.

By Tom Junod First published by Esquire on September 16, 2014 Are we helpless to stop mass shootings? Is anyone even trying to stop them? The good news is that the answers are No and Yes. The bad news: The person loading up hasn't gotten the news. THE OUTSIDE of the building is nondescript by design. It is brown and it is brick, with darkened windows and reflective glass in the doors. It could be anywhere, and it could be used for anything—office rental, warehouse space, ligh
Dr. Tau Braun to teach "Violence Prevention for Healthcare Professionals" for NOVA this semester

Dr. Tau Braun to teach "Violence Prevention for Healthcare Professionals" for NOVA this semester

Dr. Tau Braun, Executive Director of the Violence Prevention Agency, will be presenting as a guest lecturer for NOVA Southeastern University again this semester. Healthcare is considered high risk with regard to security and safety. Understanding violence and violence prevention is an important skill for anyone pursuing a career in this field. Dr. Braun approaches the subject with sensitivity and uses his clinical knowledge and experience to make the class relevant, engaging,
Beth Siegert to present on stalking @ BWNICE of Somerset County, Bridgewater, NJ

Beth Siegert to present on stalking @ BWNICE of Somerset County, Bridgewater, NJ

Violence prevention Beth Siegert will present on the topic of Stalking @ @ BWNICE of Somerset County, Bridgewater, NJ #bethsiegertevents #events
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