Why School Safety Fails — And How Can We Protect Kids Better

by john.menna@principledsafety.com | Mar 20, 2026

I was asked to submit an article titled, “Why School Safety Fails — And How Can We Protect Kids Better”, on Parenting Teens and Tweens (https://parentingteensandtweens.com/).

The piece highlights key points from the book “Before the Next Tragedy,” focusing on ways parents can actively engage in school safety through informed questions. It also addresses safety system suppliers, emphasizing the need for context-driven solutions.

Parenting Teens and Tweens is a leading platform for parenting content aimed at ages 10–20, with over one million followers.

The direct link to the article is
https://parentingteensandtweens.com/why-school-safety-fails-and-how-we-can-protect-kids-better/

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