The Creating Safe Maine Schools Coalition is pleased to share this Resource Guide with Maine schools and communities. The guide is a listing of theory-driven programs and resources in Maine that help schools and communities create positive school climates and prevent harm. This guide is the product of the collective expertise of more than 15 Maine programs and organizations that work with schools all over the state to create safer, more inclusive learning environments for young people and adults.
What you'll find in the guide:
What you'll find in the guide:
- Background on the guide
- Core Principles and Practices of Safe Schools
- Guidance for conducting a needs assessment and links to sample assessments
- An indexed list of Maine-based programs and resources who support positive school climate and harm prevention in communities. These programs have demonstrated their capacity to promote positive relationships and are theory-driven and age-appropriate
- Profiles of each of these resources including program descriptions, contact information, geographic area served, services offered, fees, issues addressed, and commitment needed from schools