Safe and Sound Schools

Safe and Sound Schools We are Safe and Sound, founded by parents who lost children at Sandy Hook School. Two of the children belonged to Michele Gay and Alissa Parker.

Safe and Sound Schools: A Sandy Hook Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing parents and school communities the tools and resources necessary to ensure school safety. On December 14, 2012, a tragic act of violence took the lives of 20 children and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In honor of their daughters, Josephine and Emilie, Gay and Parker founde

d Safe and Sound Schools to advocate for better school security and safety. Their mission is to advocate for improved school security and safety in order to protect children and teachers.

09/02/2026

Starting a conversation about su***de can feel difficult, but knowing what to say can make all the difference.

This , we’re proud to partner with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to share this important message from mental health and su***de education expert AnneMoss Rogers.

Watch and learn how a simple conversation can open the door to support, connection, and hope.

What happens after the headlines fade?The journey forward after a traumatic incident lasts far longer than the news cycl...
09/01/2026

What happens after the headlines fade?

The journey forward after a traumatic incident lasts far longer than the news cycle. Recovery takes time, and the lessons we learn can help strengthen prevention, response, and support for the future.

Join survivors Missy Dodds and Dr. Allison Willemin for After the Headlines: Prevention, Recovery, and the Journey Forward. This conversation, presented in partnership with Navigate360, will delve into lived experiences, long-term recovery, trauma-informed planning, and what schools and communities can do to better support healing, because moving forward doesn’t mean moving on.

Register for this free webinar at the link in the comments below!

School safety is stronger when we learn from one another.This summer, Safe and Sound Schools and our Speakers Bureau mem...
08/27/2026

School safety is stronger when we learn from one another.

This summer, Safe and Sound Schools and our Speakers Bureau members traveled across the country, connecting with educators, school leaders, first responders, mental health professionals, and safety practitioners in more than 20 states.

From national conferences to statewide summits and professional development events, every conversation reinforced the power of shared learning, collaboration, and lived experience.

Take a look back at where we've been and what we're carrying forward into the fall. Read the full blog at the link in the comments!

Prevention doesn't happen by accident. It happens when schools have the systems, relationships, and shared responsibilit...
08/18/2026

Prevention doesn't happen by accident. It happens when schools have the systems, relationships, and shared responsibility needed to recognize concerns early and respond before they escalate.

Join us tomorrow to learn from Michele Gay, Tom McDermott, and Benjamin Fernandez about how to build a culture of prevention on your campus this school year. Register today at the link in the comments!

"I've spent my career working alongside educators, community leaders, business partners, service organizations, and volu...
08/13/2026

"I've spent my career working alongside educators, community leaders, business partners, service organizations, and volunteers who care deeply about helping students succeed. In every community I've worked alongside, I've seen the same truth play out time and time again: the challenges facing our young people are too complex for any one organization to solve alone."

In her newest article, our Deputy Director Kim Vann explores what it really means to make sure everyone has a seat at the table of student support, and why bringing together the right people, perspectives, and resources is essential to creating stronger, more connected communities for our students. Read the full article at the link in the comments and consider what it looks like to build a community where everyone has a role to play in helping young people thrive.

What does meaningful school security look like, and where does weapons detection technology fit into the bigger picture?...
08/13/2026

What does meaningful school security look like, and where does weapons detection technology fit into the bigger picture?

In the latest episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay welcomes back Tom McDermott of CEIA USA for a candid conversation about one of the fastest-growing topics in school safety.

Together, they unpack common misconceptions around weapons detection and explore what school leaders should consider before investing in technology — from understanding risk and defining the threats they’re trying to address to ensuring technology is supported by strong planning, training, and people.

Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments!

08/11/2026

What’s it going to take to keep schools safe?

It starts with all of us.

As we head into a new school year, Michele Gay shares an important reminder: school safety isn’t about one person, one program, or one moment. It’s about building a culture of safety where prevention is a shared responsibility, and where every member of the school community knows they have a role to play.

Watch Michele's short video for a perspective worth carrying with you into the year ahead.

We're so excited to celebrate Marie Gay's birthday today! Marie, your passion for our mission and unwavering dedication ...
08/04/2026

We're so excited to celebrate Marie Gay's birthday today!

Marie, your passion for our mission and unwavering dedication are a driving force behind everything we do at Safe and Sound Schools. Your contributions make a difference every single day, and our work simply wouldn't be the same without you.

Thank you for everything you do. We're wishing you a very happy birthday and a year ahead filled with joy, laughter, and all the best!

08/03/2026

As students head back to school, it's worth remembering that one of the most powerful ways to build safer schools doesn't require new technology or equipment — it starts with human connection.

In this video, Michele Gay shares why helping every student feel seen, heard, and valued is foundational to creating schools where students feel safe enough to ask for help, speak up, and support one another.

We're grateful to partner with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network on this Back-to-School campaign, highlighting the critical role connection plays in student safety and well-being.

"School safety is not a single initiative. It is not one program, one person, one department, or one solution. True scho...
07/30/2026

"School safety is not a single initiative. It is not one program, one person, one department, or one solution. True school safety is built through layers of thoughtful planning, strong relationships, shared responsibility, and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of every school community."

In her latest article, Michele Gay shares more about the power of a comprehensive approach to safety and the webinar series that Safe and Sound Schools is hosting in partnership with CEIA USA where we dive deep into what it takes to build safer schools.

Read the full article at the link in the comments!

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