Stephen C. Satterly, II – Author, Researcher, School Safety Expert Witness

Standard of Care for Educator Sexual Misconduct: The Origins

The term “standard of care” refers to the level of attentiveness and care that a person…
Treating Educator Sexual Misconduct as a Risk for Schools

There are some who will look at the title and think it strange. There are prescribed…
Weekly Newsdesk: Crimes against Children 3/29/26-4/2/26

This is a roundup of the week’s stories involving crimes against children.
Educator Sexual Misconduct: How bad is it today?

Dr. Shakeshaft released Educational Sexual Misconduct: A Synthesis of Existing Literature in 2004. She noted a…
Educator Sexual Misconduct: How bad is it?

There seem to be more frequent stories about awful decisions people make that betray the trust…
Tame the Beast: Managing the Media During a Crisis

The public information officer (PIO) will ensure your campus provides accurate and appropriate information to the…
The FBI’s 2014 Active Shooter Study: Implications for Campus Safety Professionals

School staff must be engaged in training and discussions on the decisions to be made in…
The Warning Signs of Violence

Attackers didn’t just “snap.” Usually, they show signs of increasing tension that lead up to the…
Earthquake Sheltering Facts-Based Preparedness

Preparing for earthquakes is simple, but actually responding will not be easy. Earthquake damage is widespread,…
Developing an Effective, Dynamic Fleet Exercise Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program…