Frequently Asked Questions and Their Answers
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Are there guns, weapons, death, or violence?
No! Our programs do not use any of the following terms or images:
Gun, knife, shooter, active shooter, bullets, killer, death, or bombs.
What is your position on guns or gun control?
Safe Kids Inc. does not take a position politically as it relates to guns or gun control. We take the position the world is an increasingly dangerous place, and while we cannot change the world or communities in which we live, we can help students, teachers, and their families stay a little safer in them.
Does the H.E.R.O. Program work with existing policies?
Yes! So long as current school or district policies use an options-based response protocol. The H.E.R.O. acronym was designed to make the terminology of violence-response protocols kid-friendly and easy to understand. H.E.R.O. Experts can review current policies and assist in updating or aligning responses, language, and more.
Do you have accommodations for students with special needs?
Yes! Our Student Accessibility Guide was developed to provide strategies to ensure equity and access for all students. While not all H.E.R.O. concepts can be adapted, the guide provides alternative strategies or modifications to help students of all abilities respond appropriately to violence.
Is there a H.E.R.O. Program for adults?
Yes! Our H.E.R.O. in the Workplace training brings the same trauma-informed training to the professional environment. Adapted for business and adult use, the program incorporates violence response in addition to workplace violence prevention. To learn more, click HERE.
How can my company support or get involved?
We partner with organizations not only to enhance our programs but also to provide funding for schools and communities. To learn more, click HERE.
