The Lander County School District (LCSD) received a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the STOP School Violence Program (CFDA 16.839). This three-year grant, awarded on December 16, 2024, will enable LCSD to establish a district-community school safety advisory team as part of their multi-tiered system of support. The team will include school officials, educators, law enforcement, community partners, parents, and student leaders to identify and implement evidence-based strategies for improving school climate and preventing violence. Key activities include universal student screening, hiring additional school-based mental health providers, and providing training and collaboration with partners to increase the effectiveness of the district's violence prevention efforts. Sustainability will be achieved through leveraging Medicaid reimbursement for eligible services.
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