Lansing school district (LSD applicant and fiscal agent) proposes an office of justice, bureau of justice assistancestop school violence programcategory 2 grant serving 25 schools and nearly 10,000…

The Lansing School District was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.839 - STOP School Violence Program) to enhance school safety and prevent violence in 25 schools serving nearly 10,000 PreK-12 students. The 3-year project will implement a comprehensive approach, including: (1) anonymous tip/reporting systems; (2) district and school behavior threat assessment teams; (3) professional development and training for educators and students on violence prevention and school climate strategies; (4) strengthened partnerships with law enforcement and community agencies; and (5) increased awareness of factors impacting school safety. This funding will help the district and its partners meet and exceed the program's goals and objectives for improving school security and creating safer learning environments.

Lansing school district (LSD applicant and fiscal agent) proposes an office of justice, bureau of justice assistancestop school violence programcategory 2 grant serving 25 schools and nearly 10,000 prek 12 students living and learning in lansing, michigan. The project addresses all eight deliverable areas identified by the funding agency.project services will include but not be limited to:(1) implementing anonymous tip / reporting systems; (2) creating district and school behavior threat assessment teams; (3) providing professional development and training for educators and students on multiple school violence prevention and school climate strategies; (4) strengthening partnerships with law enforcement and other relevant community agencies / partners and (5) increasing district, school, educator, student, family and community awareness of factors impacting school safety and engagement in school and community violence prevention.implementation of the project will help lansing school district and partners meet and exceed the following project goal and measurable objectives