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Continue reading →: Spotlight on Mentorship: Athletes As Leaders Introduction Session Recap
On Thursday, November 20, leaders in youth empowerment and violence prevention came together to learn more about the transformative potential of the Athletes As Leaders (AAL) mentor program. The session featured Elise Morris—Executive Director of CHAMP The Culture, Director of Community Outreach and Expansion for TeamUp Washington, and a professional…
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Continue reading →: Thrive on Thursday: Suicide Postvention & Sexual Violence Prevention Procedures
Join us for this week’s Thrive on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on November 20th. No registration needed. Log in and join us: 11–12pm | Zoom Link AGENDA Suicide Postvention Procedures & Tools (Ashia) Sexual Incident Response System (SIRS) assessment for schools (Erin) Sexual Violence Prevention Training Series & Team Up…
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Continue reading →: (Edited) New Video Release! TAPS 101.04 – The Power of Many: Why a Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team is a Must
New TAPS 10 video from the School Safety and Wellness Center! In under 10 minutes, this video reminds school staff of the importance of relying on your multidisciplinary teams for support throughout the student threat assessment process. Watch now to stay informed and compliant! Link to YouTube
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Continue reading →: New Video Release! TAPS 101.04 – The Power of Many: Why a Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team is a Must
New TAPS 10 video from the School Safety and Wellness Center! In under 10 minutes, this video reminds school staff of the importance of relying on your multidisciplinary teams for support throughout the student threat assessment process. Watch now to stay informed and compliant! Link to YouTube
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Continue reading →: When Food Security Becomes a School Safety Issue: Local Resources for Families Losing SNAP Benefits
This week, millions of families across the country are expected to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. For many, this change will mean hard choices—between food, rent, and transportation—and for schools, it may mean seeing the ripple effects in classrooms. At the NWESD School Safety & Wellness Center, we…
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Continue reading →: Happening Tomorrow! Understanding Non-Violent Extremism: Protecting Our Youth from Online Dangers
Join us Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM for a powerful and eye-opening seminar addressing the growing dangers youth face online and in digital spaces. This dynamic training will dive into the alarming rise of Non-Violent Extremism (NVE), “gore” groups, sextortion, human trafficking, and child grooming/exploitation—issues…
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Continue reading →: It’s Safe Schools Week! The NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center Has You Covered
This week, schools across the nation are recognizing Safe Schools Week, a time to celebrate the efforts of educators, students, and communities working together to create safe and supportive learning environments. Here at NWESD 189’s School Safety and Wellness Center, safety isn’t just a week-long focus—it’s a year-round commitment. We…
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Continue reading →: New Video Release: TAPS 101.03 — Policies, Procedures, Laws… Oh My!
This quick, 10-minute video from the NWESD School Safety & Wellness Center offers a clear overview of Washington’s student threat assessment laws, policies, and procedures. Perfect for new or returning team members, it breaks down the key state requirements in RCW 28A.320.123, model district policies, and OSPI guidance—all in practical,…
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Continue reading →: Tomorrow: ShakeOut & Thrive with us!
Join us tomorrow (Thursday, 10/16) for a couple of cool events. Here’s what’s happening: Great ShakeOut – 10:16 AM Safety first! Join us for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:16 AM. This annual event reminds us how to protect ourselves during earthquakes and helps build a culture of preparedness.…
NWESD Safety & Wellness Center
Providing support, consultation, and guidance in areas of student safety and wellness, we are a multifaceted team of professionals who aim to support our regional educators in the challenging work of keeping our schools and communities healthy, safe, and successful. We believe that: Together We Can… Thrive!
