The international academy of flint (IAF) will implement a multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment team and establish the community prevention service task force, including representation from…

The International Academy of Flint (IAF) received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the STOP School Violence program (CFDA 16.839). The funding supports IAF's implementation of a multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment team, establishment of a Community Prevention Service Task Force, formation of two new student leadership councils, and delivery of anti-violence programming for grades 6-12. Additionally, IAF will provide training to school staff, students, and parents/caregivers on restorative practices, mental health, social-emotional learning, anti-bullying, and domestic violence prevention. The grant also enables IAF to increase out-of-school-time activities for students, including mentorship programs, youth development initiatives, music therapy, and mindfulness/yoga. This 3-year grant project, effective October 1, 2023, aims to improve school safety and security by equipping the school community with tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent acts of violence.

The international academy of flint (IAF) will implement a multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment team and establish the community prevention service task force, including representation from local law enforcement agencies. IAF will add two new student leadership councils, one for grades 68 and one for grades 912. Students will be included in an age-appropriate anti-violence program that focuses on decision-making, speaking to fellow students, creating posters, and more. IAF will provide training to school staff, students, and parents/caregivers that focuses on restorative practices, mental health, social-emotional learning, anti-bullying, and domestic violence prevention. Out-of-schooltime activities will be increased for students, including a mentorships program, youth development, music therapy, and mindfulness/yoga.