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U-M experts to examine cell phone policies in Michigan schools, effects on student well-being
RESEARCH TO WATCH WHAT’S THE STUDY: A multidisciplinary team of University of Michigan researchers has received a grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct interviews and surveys to understand how school cell phone policies across the state affect community violence, including fights in school, school discipline and police incidents. WHY IT MATTERS: […]
Media Mention: Suicide prevention: 5 tips for Michigan parents to talk to their kids
It can feel like it’s a big step to take for Michigan parents to start a conversation about suicide prevention with their kids. But it could be the most important one. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a list of resources may have appeared more than usual in school newsletters, mailers and conversations […]
Media Mention: TV6 Investigates: Changing trends keep safety top of mind for UP school administrators
Over the past several years, the country has experienced a growing trend of school shootings. That can of course lead to an uneasy feeling for parents or students. While the U.P. has thankfully not seen a mass shooting, there are unseen trends impacting the ways school administrators prepare to keep students safe. From 2000-2009, there […]
Church attack in Michigan: U-M experts available to comment
Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are available to discuss various aspects of the mass shooting in Michigan, from firearm injury prevention to public policy and the psychology of traumatic events with children. View the full advisory Additional mentions KTVU MLive Bridge Michigan
Blog: From Classroom to Community: How Teachers Build Cultures of Safety
Written by Sarah M. Stilwell, Ph.D., Carolyn Seiger, M.A., & Jenny Caruso, Ed.D. School safety has become one of the most pressing issues in education today. The CDC’s Youth Behavior Risk Survey shows a growing trend in students missing school due to feeling unsafe. While keeping students safe from physical harm is often the first thing that comes to mind, […]
Media Mention: National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 1
Michigan State University Extension educators and program instructors are enhancing Michigan 4-H healthy living partnerships in local schools and with other youth serving organizations by facilitating Youth and teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) courses. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), which is offered in-person and virtually, teaches adults how to support youth experiencing mental health challenges or a crisis […]
Media Mention: Oakland prosecutor: Gun violence is a public health crisis. Our work isn’t done. | Opinion
Oakland County Prosecutor cites Institute data and publications in this opinion piece about the importance of firearm-related research and injury prevention efforts.
Media Mention: College students’ reports of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts continue move in positive direction
For the third year in a row, college students are reporting lower rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to the nation’s largest survey of student mental health. The 2024-2025 Healthy Minds Study, conducted annually by the Healthy Minds Network based at the University of Michigan, received responses from more than 84,000 students from […]
Media Mention: Experts say school shootings are increasing, but preventable with proper countermeasures
In the one year since two teachers and two students were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, schools have implemented new procedures, and the state has passed legislation aimed at improving school security. One of the new requirements is that school districts must provide a system for students, faculty and community members to report concerns […]
Media Mentions: Minnesota School Shooting
School safety in the wake of gun violence – KTVU Minnesota Catholic school shooting puts renewed focus on school safety nationwide – WWMT Minnesota shooting highlights risks to religious schools, amid push for more security – The Christian Science Monitor Eyes are on gun violence prevention efforts after tragic Minneapolis shooting – ABC12 Michiganders encouraged […]
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