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School Safety Classes in Jacksonville, FL
The Women's Defense Company is dedicated to sharing ideas and resources to help increase safety in our schools. We are proud to offer self-defense and school safety classes held within and after school. These programs can provide students with information on DHS If You See Something, Say Something® Campaign, identifying unhealthy relationships, and risk reduction strategies regarding their personal safety, as well as hands-on defensive techniques to provide realistic options and increase their confidence if confronted with violence.
We have provided courses at Florida State Community College Jacksonville, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, the Art Institute of Jacksonville, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Episcopal, and others. Contact Us for more information or to bring a program to your school.
resources
Watch with your child to learning warning signs that should be reported.
Learn how to respond to an active shooter event
Is your school following this guidance or are they still hiding students under desks or huddled in corners?
FBI, A Threat Assessment Perspective
Facts on gun violence
Statistics
Identify warning signs and signals before an act of violence takes place.
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Teacher Active Shooter Training, Contact Us.
PCAST
Parent/Child Active Shooter Training, Contact Us.
Things you can do now
- Be open and honest with yourself and your children about mental illness.
- Get professional help if you suspect your child is dealing with mental illness, bullying or depression.
- Keep guns out of reach of children. Even when hidden or locked, kids often find a way to access them.
- Check your children's social media and their rooms. It's okay to snoop!
- Stay engaged in your child's life. It can be hard sometimes but keep trying!
- Teach your children the warning signs of potential violence to be aware of and let them know it's okay to tell.
- Ask your children what they are currently doing during lock down drills in school. Can the training be improved?
- Visit your child's school. Is it secure? Can more be done?
- Talk to teachers, principals, administrators, board members and community leaders. Ask what the current policies are and what is being done to improve them.
- Consider taking active shooter training with your child.