Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Center for Safer Schools, now a division of the State Bureau of Investigation, is proud to highlight the continued commitment of the North Carolina General Assembly to strengthening school safety across the state.
As part of this effort, the Center continues with several important initiatives this fall:
- Protect Our Students Videos – Now available on the CFSS YouTube channel, these videos provide vital training and resources for educators, school staff, law enforcement, and community partners. Associated materials, including attestation forms, are being distributed statewide.
- Collaboration on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management – In full partnership with the SBI’s BeTA program, CFSS continues to advance statewide training and support for threat assessment teams to identify, assess, and intervene before potential threats escalate.
- Bullying Awareness Month – Throughout October, CFSS is leading statewide activities and campaigns to promote safe, inclusive learning environments and elevate student voices in addressing bullying.
- “I Love U Guys” Training – CFSS is re-introducing the nationally recognized “I Love U Guys” Foundation programs, which include the widely used Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method. These proven strategies are being rolled out to support crisis response and reunification planning across North Carolina schools.
“The General Assembly’s vision and support allow us to expand training, resources, and collaboration to ensure schools are safer for every student, educator, and staff member,” said Karen Fairley, executive director of the Center for Safer Schools. “As part of the SBI, we are uniquely positioned to enhance statewide coordination and deliver stronger, more consistent programs to protect our schools.”
For more information, visit www.cfssnc.gov or follow the Center for Safer Schools on social media.
