@CoSSRC

The Colorado School Safety Resource Center's mission is to assist local schools and communities to create safe, positive and successful schools.

 Colorado
oss.colorado.gov
Joined March 2012
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We're saying farewell to Twitter! The Office of School Safety is transitioning to LinkedIn to better connect with professionals in the field. Connect with us on LinkedIn for important updates, resources, and discussions on all things school safety. oss.colorado.gov/linkedin
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Today we celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay! We support inclusive & safe environments for all students. Let's build communities where everyone thrives. #WDSD2024 #Inclusion worlddownsyndromeday.org/
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COSchoolSafetyCenter retweeted
COSchoolSafetyCenter@CoSSRC14 Dec 2022
Kelly, @CoSSRC Southeast Regional Training Consultant is available to meet the needs of school personnel assisting in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of emergencies and crisis situations. Reach out to the Center: cssrc.colorado.gov/form/cssr…
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Concerned about the rise of homophobic and transphobic rhetoric impacting LGBTQ students in schools? We must ensure all students feel safe and supported. Support available here oss.colorado.gov/lgbtq #SchoolSafety #YouthSafety #LGBTQrights
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Excited to share valuable school safety resources from @nc2s! Check out the Safe Firearm Storage database & Emergency Exercises Training Package. Plus, don't miss upcoming webinars on bystander reporting & behavioral threat assessment! #SchoolSafety #Resources
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Reports of bullying, school safety rise in Colorado schools denvergazette.com/news/educa… via @DenverGazette
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COSchoolSafetyCenter@CoSSRC21 Feb 2025
The Office of School Safety is putting on a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Symposium. Educators and guardians, there couldn't be a more pressing and indispensable topic to gain knowledge in. Please join us, oss.colorado.gov/register-cs…
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. With gambling more accessible than ever, it is crucial to educate individuals, families, and communities about the potential risks and the resources available for support. problemgamblingcoalitioncolo…
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It's teen dating violence awareness month. Teenagers are learning and growing, they benefit from ongoing guidance and support about what safe sexual behaviors and relationships look like. Find guidance at whatsok.org/
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The Office of School Safety is putting on a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Symposium. Educators and guardians, there couldn't be a more pressing and indispensable topic to gain knowledge in. Please join us, oss.colorado.gov/register-cs…
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Anonymous reporting platforms save lives. We are proud to partner with ⁦@Safe2TellCO⁩. Call us or them to arrange training for your school. campussafetymagazine.com/ins…

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Targeted violence against schools is preventable. Call us to train your TA team. Strengthening School Violence Prevention: Expanding Intervention Options and Supporting K-12 School Efforts RAND rand.org/pubs/research_repor…

Strengthening School Violence Prevention

A variety of concerning behaviors or disturbing communications including direct threats can precede acts of violence. Schools need tools to be able to identify students who pose a threat to themsel...

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Feb. 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! @NASRO_Info is encouraging schools and communities across the nation to recognize the accomplishments of their SROs.
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#ValentinesDay is a great time of year to discuss #HealthyRelationships! @Join1Love has a great quiz to get the conversation started. ❤️It's good for all of us, not just the young!❤️ joinonelove.org/quiz/
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These young men were tricked into sending nude photos, then blackmailed: The nightmare of sextortion usatoday.com/story/life/heal… via @usatoday

These young men were tricked into sending nude photos, then blackmailed: The nightmare of sextortion

Financial sextortion is growing in the United States. The most common victims? Teenage boys ages 13 to 17.

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In honor of Safer Internet Day, @NCMEC joins organizations across the globe to highlight the importance of online safety. Watch this episode with the children in your life bit.ly/ncmecintocloud
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It's Safer Internet Day! NCMEC just launched new tools to help protect kids online, including resources on generative AI & a brand-new Into the Cloud™ episode! Learn more: missingkids.org/blog/2025/nc… #SaferInternetDay #SID2025
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Our 3rd Student-Staff Summit is VIRTUAL! Join us Feb 26th with your 8th - 12th graders to hear their views on School Safety and what we can do better for them. Rise Above Colorado will be providing a keynote on understanding/avoiding opioids, and critical analysis of media.
The Office of School Safety team meets with youth in La Junta in January, 2025. Photo credit: Gary Addington @oterocollege

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Coming 2/19: Dr. Elyse Thulin explains how anonymous reporting systems help prevent firearm-related violence in schools and strengthen safety measures. Learn more: nc2s.org/resource/reducing-f…
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Thank you to all of our amazing school counselors out there, we appreciate you so much. #nationalschoolcounselingweek
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