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Nearly 40 years ago, Connie and Howard Clery turned unimaginable personal tragedy into action.Their determination helped...
09/02/2026

Nearly 40 years ago, Connie and Howard Clery turned unimaginable personal tragedy into action.

Their determination helped change campus safety nationwide—and their legacy continues through the work Clery Center does every day.

As we honor Connie's life this National Campus Safety Awareness Month, we're also looking ahead to the future she helped make possible.

Support Clery Center's future: https://www.clerycenter.org/donate

National Campus Safety Awareness Month starts today.At Clery Center, we're using this month to recommit ourselves to the...
09/01/2026

National Campus Safety Awareness Month starts today.

At Clery Center, we're using this month to recommit ourselves to the work still ahead.

As we approach 40 years of impact, your support helps us provide the training, resources, and guidance campuses need to build safer communities.

Help us carry the work forward.

https://www.clerycenter.org/donate

Connie Clery's impact on campus safety was extraordinary, but to those who knew and loved her, she was also a devoted wi...
06/26/2026

Connie Clery's impact on campus safety was extraordinary, but to those who knew and loved her, she was also a devoted wife, mother, friend, and mentor.

The Clery family has shared Connie's obituary, reflecting on the many facets of her remarkable life and the legacy she leaves behind.

We invite you to read and celebrate Connie's life: https://www.donohuefuneralhome.com/obituaries/constance-clery

We are grateful for the many expressions of support and remembrance shared following the passing of our co-founder, Conn...
06/25/2026

We are grateful for the many expressions of support and remembrance shared following the passing of our co-founder, Connie Clery.

The Clery family has announced that services will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 1 at St. Thomas of Villanova Church. Friends, colleagues, and members of the community are welcome to attend.

In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no formal remembrances during the Mass or interment. Guests are invited to share memories and reflections during the luncheon reception that follows.

The family has also requested that memorial donations in Connie's honor be directed to Clery Center and The Agnes Irwin School, two institutions that were deeply meaningful to Connie and her family.

Service details and memorial donation information: https://clerycenter.org/services-for-connie-clery

Today, we mourn the loss of our co-founder, Constance Benjamin Clery.After the tragic loss of her daughter, Jeanne, Conn...
06/24/2026

Today, we mourn the loss of our co-founder, Constance Benjamin Clery.

After the tragic loss of her daughter, Jeanne, Connie transformed grief into action, helping create a movement that changed campus safety and victims' rights nationwide. Her courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to protecting students have left an enduring legacy that will continue to impact generations to come.

We invite you to join us in remembering Connie and celebrating her extraordinary life and legacy.

Read our memorial tribute: https://www.clerycenter.org/remembering-connie-clery

The family has asked for donations made in Connie's name to be directed to Clery Center and The Agnes Irwin School. A link to donate can be found within our memorial tribute and on our website's Donate page.

When we say "The Clery Act protects all students", that's not a values statement; it's a legal one. And often the studen...
06/09/2026

When we say "The Clery Act protects all students", that's not a values statement; it's a legal one. And often the students most likely to need that protection are often the ones least likely to believe it applies to them.

Under the Clery Act, institutions must report hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These are federally mandated categories that carry the same reporting weight as any other Clery-covered offense.

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and for campus safety professionals, it's a moment worth pausing on.Gun vi...
06/05/2026

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and for campus safety professionals, it's a moment worth pausing on.Gun violence on campuses is not only a public safety crisis. It's a transparency issue.

Under the Clery Act, institutions are required to report weapons law violations as part of their Annual Security Report. That data — when collected accurately, disclosed fully, and taken seriously — is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding and addressing campus gun violence.

But transparency is only meaningful when it drives action.

Here's what that looks like in practice:
→ Are weapons offenses being accurately identified and reported by your CSAs?
→ Does your institution's emergency response plan reflect current active threat guidance?
→ Is your campus community aware of the reporting channels available to them?

Safety transparency doesn't just document what has happened. When done right, it shapes what happens next. We stand with every campus affect by gun violence, and plan to continue our work.

The new documentary 4000 Days follows three families who lost their sons to fraternity hazing and dedicated themselves t...
06/04/2026

The new documentary 4000 Days follows three families who lost their sons to fraternity hazing and dedicated themselves to raising awareness, demanding accountability, and advocating for reforms that would help protect future generations of students.

Among those featured are Clery Center Board Members Julie and Gary DeVercelly, whose son, Gary DeVercelly, Jr., died in a hazing incident at Rider University in 2007. Their tireless advocacy has helped advance hazing prevention efforts nationwide, including the passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

In our latest blog, we explore the film's powerful message, the impact of advocacy, and why education and prevention efforts remain so important.

Read more: https://www.clerycenter.org/4000-days-film-premiere

As the school season winds down and we take a moment to reflect, we're reminded of the story behind why we do this work ...
06/04/2026

As the school season winds down and we take a moment to reflect, we're reminded of the story behind why we do this work — and why Clery Center exists.

Jeanne Clery was just 19 years old when her life was tragically cut short in her college dorm room.

Her parents, Connie and Howard, had no idea the risks she faced—in 1986, schools weren’t required to share campus crime information. So they spent years fighting to change that — and they did:

1️⃣They lobbied Congress to demand transparency from colleges nationwide. These efforts led to the creation of The Jeanne Clery Act — federal legislation requiring colleges to report campus crime statistics.

2️⃣They worked with allies and advocates to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, now known as Clery Center—dedicated to guiding institutions of higher education to implement effective campus safety measures.

The Clery Act exists because of Jeanne. It requires every college and university that receives federal funding to disclose campus crime data publicly, so that students and families can make informed decisions about where they live, study, and belong.

If you're a parent sending a student to campus, or a student navigating a new environment, you have the right to know.

Visit our website to learn more about your campus safety rights.

Campus safety and mental health aren't two separate conversations.When campuses have strong safety systems — clear repor...
05/29/2026

Campus safety and mental health aren't two separate conversations.

When campuses have strong safety systems — clear reporting, real accountability, and a culture where students feel safe coming forward — survivors are more likely to get the support they need before the long-term effects take hold.

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we're grateful for every student advocate, safety professional, and community member working to make campuses safer for everyone. 💚

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