Tackling Mission Creep in School Operations

Mission Creep

Use a thoughtful approach to changes in your operations, especially after a tragedy.  This blog, from Safe Havens International, provides some guidance for school leaders after a tragedy.

See Something, Say Something

Some thoughts on school terrorism posted over at Safe Havens International's blog.  Empowering staff is a necessary part of a school's safety plans, especially when it comes to preventing school terrorism.

Crimes Against Children Digest 9-1-15

The arrest of Jared Fogle, the Subway Spokesman, is a sign of the proliferation of crimes against children.  They don't look like child predators, they look like everyone else.  Many feel their feelings are normal, and the Internet allows them to normalize these feelings.

When it comes to children, if you see something, say something.


Oviedo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Receiving Child Pornography 

Elmira Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography  

Gasport Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge

Gainesville Man Charged in Child Exploitation Case 

Two Charged with Sex Trafficking Minors 

Fort Bend County Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges

Union County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Producing Child Pornography 

Convicted Sex Offender Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison on Federal Child Pornography Conviction 

Last of Four Defendants Charged in the March 2014 Heroin Overdose Death of a Dallas Teenager Admits Guilt 

Newcomb Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Aggravated Child Sexual Abuse Charge         

Special Education Students in School Safety: Include or Not?

The Special Education Dilemma in School Safety

The Learning Connection is on online community through the Indiana Department of Education.  Recently a question was posted that gives much food for thought for students in special education.  "Has any school dealt with students who are unable to participate in fire drills?  If so, what procedures have you put  in place to accommodate the children while satisfying the requirement to engage all students in the drill?"  Schools with special education students often struggle with including such students in their safety plans.  When do the needs of the students outweigh the safety needs of the school?  Or do they?

Crimes Against Children Digest 8-18-15

Even federal employees are harming children.
Former Analyst Sentenced for Downloading Child Pornography on DEA Computer

Del Rio Man Arrested on Federal Cyberstalking and Child Pornography Charges  

Independence Police Detective Honored for Child Pornography Investigation

Okanogan Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography Images 

This is a sad, sick story.
Iowa Couple Sentenced to 40 Years for Kidnapping, Sex Trafficking, and Torturing a Young Woman   

Albany County Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography 

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography 

This is becoming a favorite tactic for predators, 'sextortion'.  A predator will find a "hook" on a vulnerable teen and use it to blackmail the child into more and more depraved things.
Sex Offender from California Sentenced to 30 Years for Coercing a Kentucky Teenager to Send Sexually Explicit Photos of Herself 

Choctaw Woman Sentenced to Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor 

Jefferson City Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges 

Non-Indian Physician Employed by Indian Health Services Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charge     

Back to School - Time to Review Your Emergency Plans

I've posted a blog on emergency plan reviews in the Safe Havens International blog HERE.

Take a look.  It will help you review your plans.  There's no time like the present!

Crimes against Children Digest 8-10-15

Child pornography is insidious, evil, and wrong.  It is pervasive, and something to which most people will turn a blind eye.  Don't be that person!


Rochester Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges 

Pawtucket Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking  

Jury Convicts Albany County Man of Producing Child Pornography 

Rochester Man Sentenced in Plot to Murder a Witness in Sex Trafficking Case 

Los Lunas Man Charged with Federal Production and Possession of Child Pornography Offenses

Garland, Texas Man Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison on Child Pornography Conviction 

Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Discharging Firearm While Assaulting Four Indian Women and Two Children 

Sparks, Nevada Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Crime 

Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Transporting an Individual with the Intent That She Engage in Prostitution        

Washington, D.C. Man Convicted of Carjacking of a Pregnant Annapolis Woman