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- What is an International Safe School?
An International Safe School, recognised by the World Health
Organization through the Safe Community and Safe School Designation
Program, is a school that: meets seven criterion that are defined by
international leaders in public health and education to prevent injury
and promote safety in the school community; have undergone an
application process certifying their data, results and improvement
that includes on-site review; and, have a signed contract to continue
their work in on-going safety improvement and sharing their work with
local, national and international networks.
- What are the target age groups for International Safe Schools?
All ages. Schools do not just include students or pupils.
They include the staff, administration, vendors, parents,
grandparents, siblings and children of pupils, vendors, staff and
administration. The programs used in individual International
Safe Schools will vary, but should address all the various age groups
that the particular school interacts with.
- What types of Schools can become International Safe Schools?
All types. From Pre-Kindergartens, serving ages 1 to 5
years, Kindergartens, Primary Schools, approximately ages 6 to 13
(American system Grades 1 - 8, European Years 1-7), Secondary/High
Schools, ages to 16 or 18 years old, to colleges and universities, as
well as technical schools are all eligible. The language of the
indicators is aimed more toward the Pre-primary, primary and secondary
school systems for ease, while two international universities (UNISA
and University of Alberta) are working to develop Safe University and
College models. The concept of safe(er) school community still
applies.
- Is there a fee for becoming an International Safe School?
Yes. With the logistics involved of maintaining records,
reviewing materials, site visits, printing materials, staffing,
research, etc. some charges to the schools are needed. These
help to off-set these costs, but more importantly make sure that the
schools have something financial at stake. Research shows that
when the school has a financial investment in the process at stake,
the school becomes more invested in the work at hand. The fee is
€500. per school for designation. But,
International Safe Schools is committed to making sure that NO school
shall be kept from becoming designated due to fees as a barrier.
Part of every fee paid goes into a fund to scholarship needy schools,
and partners and sponsors are constantly sought to help.
- I am not part of a school or college, but want to be involved
are there ways?
Yes! From individuals who donate time, items,
finances to businesses who become associates, there are many ways to
become involved. Please contact
info@intlsafeschools.org
for more information.
- Is training and technical support available?
Yes.
From on-line and on-site courses offered through Karolinska Institute
and other institutions, to seminars by Peaceful Resources Center and
the International Safe Schools Affiliate Centers, training and
technical support is always available. Please visit the training
and technical support section for more information.
- How many schools are there designated and where are they
located?
This is always changing. For updates keep an eye
on the Right side columns for news updates and visit the Schools Pages
often.
- There are terms or publications that I do not understand how
can I get them listed on the FAQ page?
Please email
mlv@intlsafeschools.com and state NEW FAQ in the subject line.
With your question in the body of the e-mail.
- I see some things translated, but not in my native language.
Why not?
Peaceful Resources Center and the International Safe School Affiliates
are non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGO's). As such, we request volunteers for
translation into as many languages for documents as possible.
Professional translation is often far too costly for budgets that can
be applied to delivering programs and research directly in the field
around the world. If you know someone who would like to
translate, please e-mail
info@intlsafeschools.com Thank you.
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NEWS UPDATE
ZÁKLADNÍ
ŠKOLA
just approved as International
Safe School. Located in Koměříž, Czech Republic where the 1st
International Safe Schools Seminar was held last summer and 35 delegates
visited the school, we are proud to welcome Zachar School to the Community
of Safe Schools.
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