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More than half a dozen Maine schools have dealt with a spate of threats in the last two weeks — leading some to call off classes for the day. It's a trend that's expected to continue.
After nearly two decades of research and several high-profile incidents in recent years, hazing has become a major public health concern in higher education. Yet much work remains for those seeking to prevent hazing from happening in the first place. A new study from two University of Maine researchers examined readiness to implement a comprehensive hazing prevention plan among a small cohort of U.S. universities.
Maine has not seen reporting of school shootings, but the fear around gun violence in the classroom has many parents and guardians in the state on edge.
The School Safety Initiative, led by the FBI, is a proactive effort to prevent school tragedies by sharing research with schools and creating threat assessment teams comprised of school counselors, staff, and school resource officers.
This 3.5 day team-base training will guide exiting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST), as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans.
After 350 students shared their concerns at a Tuesday forum, Providence College has formed a safety and security task force in response to a recent spate of violence in the neighborhood around campus.