Articles Tagged with ''mental health security''

Justice Department invests $2.6 million to mitigate violent crime and support public safety in disruption efforts

November 12, 2020

The Department of Justice announced awards from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) totaling $2.6 million to four jurisdictions to disrupt and mitigate threats of violence. The funds support state and local prosecutors and investigators who seek expertise from mental health and threat assessment experts to identify these individuals and prevent violent acts.

UK study says binge-drinking is up and smoking is down in Glasgow

Alcohol use has risen amid COVID-19 but smoking has decreased, according to Glasgow study

October 2, 2020

Research by the UK Household Longitudinal Study compared health behaviors reported in four waves of the main Understanding Society survey, between 2015 and 2019. They also used data from the COVID-19 survey collected in April 2020.

NY schools will be equipped to integrate trauma-informed practices into school reopening

August 31, 2020

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced “Bridge to School,” a Citywide initiative for the 2020-21 school year focused on the social and emotional well-being of students and adults in order to create a safe, supportive learning environment that confronts the trauma caused by the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, schools will be equipped to integrate trauma-informed practices into school reopening, and build off of last year’s major expansion of mental health supports in schools.

Pa. State Senator Announces $2 Million in School Safety and Security Grants

March 27, 2020

Pennsylvania State Sen. John Blake announced $2.08 million in School Safety and Security grants for 15 school districts.

Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2020

What security tools and risk mitigation strategies does Mike Matranga use to secure Texas City ISD schools?

Cybersecurity for Travelers - Security Magazine

The Crucial Role Prevention Plays Against 2020’s Top Business Travel Threats

Matthew Bradley

January 28, 2020

Millions of people will travel all over the world for business throughout 2020, and it’s not without its risks. International SOS recently released its annual Travel Risk Outlook, unveiling the top threats business travelers will face this year. Today, we’ll look at the leading three predicted risks and the critical role that prevention plays in protecting employees against these threats as it relates to Duty of Care.

Oregon Students Will Get Mental Health Days

July 24, 2019

Oregon will allow students to take "mental health days" just as they would sick days, expanding the reasons for excused school absences to include mental or behavioral health.

Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Two Virginia Schools to Participate in Teen Mental Health First Aid Program

April 9, 2019

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam selected two Virginia high schools to take part in aTeen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) pilot program.

1 in 3 U.S. Parents Fears for Their Child's Safety While at School

July 18, 2018

An annual PDK poll finds that parents lack strong confidence that schools can protect their children against school shootings but favor armed police, mental health screenings, and metal detectors more than arming teachers to protect their children.

Managing Security for Emergency Departments with High-Risk Patients

Hospital Emergency Departments are a truly unique environment.

May 1, 2014

Due to a number of complex issues which often include a lack of available dedicated psychiatric department beds, a growing population of persons with behavioral disorders and a decreased availability of treatment options due to budget reductions, boarding times of psychiatric or behavioral health patients has skyrocketed in recent years.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.