The safety of our educators is not a given. It's a critical issue that demands our attention.
In this powerful five-minute video, we hear directly from Tricia Van Horssen, a school social worker, as she shares her courageous story of a severe assault by a student. Tricia’s experience opens up a vital and often-silenced conversation about educator safety and the complex challenges faced by school staff.
It's time to acknowledge this issue and act. The video also introduces The Colorado Educator Safety Task Force (ESTF) and their critical recommendations for creating safer school environments, including:
- Improved de-escalation training
- Incident response teams
- Increased therapeutic alternative schools
We must support our educators by advocating for comprehensive support systems and a shift in perspective.
Learn more about the ESTF’s urgent work here: Educator Safety Task Force: Roadmap for Action