Steps to Success Student Safety - Fake Threats 2-19-2025

*Fresno County Superintendent of Schools is Supporting Student Success!* We’re excited to bring you another video in our *Steps to Success* series *In this week's Steps to Success, we’re focusing on student safety and addressing fake threats.* School safety is essential for a productive learning environment, and fake threats are a serious issue. In this video, Dr. Lira discuss how students may turn to threats when they lack emotional support and how this behavior impacts everyone around them. Here’s what you can do: **See something, say something**! Whether it’s a suspicious comment, a note tucked in a backpack, or something overheard, don’t dismiss it as gossip. Creating a *safe space* for students, with emotional and social resources, is key to preventing these situations. Parents and staff need to work together to keep our schools safe by reporting anything that could be a potential threat. *Watch now* to learn more about how we can keep our schools safe and secure! Episode published 2-19-2025.