Prevent 2 Protect

04/16/2026

Hearing from educators and school professionals who work directly with students reinforces the importance of prevention and collaboration. Prevent 2 Protect is honored to partner with districts like Lincoln Park that are dedicated to creating safe learning environments for everyone 🏫 🌱

04/14/2026

Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming BTAM mandate!

Prevent 2 Protect provides BTAM Basic Training, helping schools develop effective threat assessment and management practices that support student well-being and prevent crises before they occur. Let us partner with your team to strengthen your school's prevention efforts 💪

04/12/2026

Join us in welcoming Karen Ford as our Genesee Regional Mentor 🎉 🗣️

Karen is an accomplished LMSW with more than two decades of experience supporting youth and families across clinical, school, and child welfare settings. "I am grateful and excited to be part of this project." We're thrilled to expand our work in the Genesee Region and continue building partnerships that help students, families, and schools thrive. Welcome, Karen!

Visit our website to learn more about the Genesee Region!

https://prevent2protect.msu.edu/intensive-support-teams/genesee-county/

04/10/2026

We're grateful for the trust families place in us, and we're proud to support students, parents, and communities every day 💚 💫

Hearing from parents reminds us why prevention and early support matter. Prevent 2 Protect is committed to working alongside families to ensure youth receive the guidance, care, and resources they need to succeed.

04/04/2026

Preparation is key to prevention.

With the upcoming BTAM mandate, now is the time to ensure your district's team is equipped with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively. Prevent 2 Protect offers BTAM Basic Training to support schools in building strong, multidisciplinary teams focused on early identification and intervention.

Reach out to learn how we can support your district's readiness by clicking the link below 💚

https://prevent2protect.msu.edu/programs-services/community-services/

The Prevent 2 Protect Hub serves as a catalyst for innovation and the incubation of promising practices. The Hub team provides case consultation and expert advice regarding a range of topics to assist community efforts in the prevention of school violence. Consultation services are focused on suppor...

04/02/2026

We're grateful for partners who recognize the importance of prevention, education, and advocacy in supporting youth. When communities collaborate around early intervention and support, we create safer environments for students to learn and grow 🌈 🏫

03/31/2026

Early identification. Coordinated care. Real impact.

Prevent 2 Protect's reach continues to grow 🌱 We're supporting 51 students across 37 districts, each with an Individualized Care Plan designed to help them succeed. Prevent 2 Protect is proving that proactive intervention and a multi-disciplinary care team can change trajectories and strengthen communities 🙌 🏫

Our mission is to prevent adolescent targeted violence, increase school safety, and support communities through evidence-based intervention, community consultation, education, and research.

03/29/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful impact is captured in just a few words.

Messages like this remind us why prevention, early intervention, and support are so important. Every connection, conversation, and care plan is an opportunity to help a young person move forward with confidence 🌟

03/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Traci!

Traci was recognized by Marshall Opportunity High School as a rising star for letting her light shine on behalf of the students there 🌟 Her dedication to showing up, building trust, and helping young people feel seen, supported, and safe reflects the heart of prevention.

03/25/2026

Is your district ready for the October 1, 2026, BTAM team mandate?

Prevent 2 Protect offers MI-BTAM Basic Training to help districts build and strengthen Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management teams. Our training provides practical guidance, tools, and strategies so schools can confidently meet the new requirements and better support student safety.

Interested in bringing this training to your school or district? Complete our community consultation form to learn more about scheduling MI-BTAM Basic Training ⤵️

https://prevent2protect.msu.edu/programs-services/community-services/

Learn more about how Prevent 2 Protect supports schools after the BTAM evaluation here: https://prevent2protect.msu.edu/new-bill-strengthens-school-safety-how-msu-violence-prevention-project-fits-in/

03/23/2026

🎉 Let's go, Jay!!!

We want to congratulate our very own P2P mentor, Jay Greene, on his induction into the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame. Jay has always been a shining star on and off the court and field. He now shines his light on all of us who are lucky enough to work with him. We're grateful for all Jay does for the community and the kids he mentors each and every day.

Congratulations, Jay!

03/21/2026

Connecting, collaborating, and advocating for inclusive communities 🌟

Adam Royer and Traci Austin from the Prevent 2 Protect Calhoun Region are proud to be part of The Arc Community Advocates Annual Inclusion Conference, sharing resources, building partnerships, and engaging with others who are passionate about supporting youth and families.

Opportunities like this help strengthen our collective impact and move prevention work forward. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about Prevent 2 Protect!