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FEBRUARY 12TH and 13TH

Current Trends and Best Practice in Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement

Agenda

The full agenda will be available shortly, but in the meantime, please visit our speaker page or the registration page for more information about the Symposium. Check back soon for the complete schedule!

Speakers and sessions are subject to change.

Please note that all times are in PST. All sessions will be available to livestream viewers.

Speakers and sessions are subject to change.

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Registration Opens

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Opening Ceremonies

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Theresa Campbell

Theresa Campbell

President & Chief Executive Officer
Safer Schools Together

Michelle Gay

Michele Gay

Co-Founder & Executive Director
Safe and Sound Schools

Gordon Stokes

Constable
Vancouver Police Department

Fiona Wilson

Deputy Chief Constable
Vancouver Police Department

Dr. Tsnomot Brad Baker

Superintendent of Indigenous Education Superintendent of Appeals
Ministry of Education and Child Care B.C.

Current Gang Landscape

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

CFSEU

Amanda Stewart

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

CFSEU

Carlea Wolf

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

Current Gang Landscape

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

CFSEU

Amanda Stewart

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

CFSEU

Carlea Wolf

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

Current Gang Landscape

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

CFSEU

Amanda Stewart

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

CFSEU

Carlea Wolf

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

Morning Break

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

KEYNOTE

Current Gang Landscape

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

CFSEU

Amanda Stewart

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

CFSEU

Carlea Wolf

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU)

Theresa Campbell

Theresa Campbell

President & Chief Executive Officer

Safer Schools Together

Theresa Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Safer Schools Together (SST), an organization focused on promoting a climate and culture of safety in schools. Theresa established SST in 2008 to provide law enforcement agencies, school districts, and community partners with comprehensive violence prevention/intervention training. In 2018, she expanded her role to include CEO and founder of the International Center for Digital Threat Assessment® (ICDTA). Previously, Theresa served as the Executive Director of the International Center for Threat Assessment (ICTA). As a Subject Matter Expert in School-Based Behavioral and Digital Threat Assessment, violence prevention, and trauma response, Theresa regularly consults on high-profile cases throughout North America.

Panel Session

Gangs & Guns Prevention

School Violence Prevention

February 14, 2025 • 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM PST

Emerging Threat Assessment Landscape

Stay tuned for details regarding the Panel Session with panelists Theresa Campbell, Dr. Peter Langman, James Murray, Dr. Melissa Reeves, & Steven MacDonald.

Michelle Gay

Michele Gay

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Safe and Sound Schools

Michele Gay is a mother, former teacher, and one of the founders of Safe and Sound Schools: A Sandy Hook Initiative. Following the tragic loss of her daughter, Josephine, in the Sandy Hook School tragedy, Michele Gay joined Sandy Hook mother, Alissa Parker, to establish Safe and Sound Schools as a national resource for school safety. She now travels across the country sharing her message of inspiration, recovery, and school safety education and advocacy. 

Keynote Session

School Violence Prevention

February 14, 2025 • 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Perspectives In Prevention: Lessons Learned from the Sandy Hook School Tragedy

Michele tells her personal story and recounts the lessons learned on December 14, 2012 in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook School tragedy. She shares the inspiring way she has chosen to help school communities improve school safety in honor of her daughter, Josephine, and in memory of the other 19 children and six teachers lost on December 14, 2012. Michele’s perspective, as the mother of a child with special needs and former elementary school teacher, provides unique insight and inspiration for parents, administrators, school staff, emergency responders, and community members who strive to make their schools safer.

School Violence Prevention

In-Person Only

February 13, 2025 • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Staying Safe

Join this workshop with Michele Gay & Dr. Joseph McKenna, for a meaningful introduction to Safe and Sound Schools’ newest program, Staying Safe. Developed in partnership with the Texas School Safety Center and ALERRT, Staying Safe equips school teams to teach PK-12 students developmentally appropriate safety actions. This program aligns with best practices and expertise from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), and Safe and Sound Schools. Discover how this innovative program can enhance your school’s inclusive, comprehensive safety preparedness and support a secure learning environment.

Which cyber behaviors pose security threats to schools?

  • Cyberbullying and Harassment
  • Signs of Radicalization
  • Data Breaches and Privacy Violations
  • Sextortion and Exploitation
  • Scams Targeting Students or Staff
  • Hacking Tools and Phishing Campaigns

ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Proactive cybersecurity is not just an IT concern—it is a shared responsibility. Our Cybersecurity in Education training equips you with practical tools to address cyber risks with no technical jargon.

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