Turning Tragedy into Action: Lori Alhadeff's Mission for School Safety

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the showThis special episode delves into the critical topic of school safety.Join us as Community & Safety Advocate Lori Alhadeff courageously shares her journey, marked by unimaginable loss and unwavering determination. With raw emotion, Lori recounts the tragic loss of her daughter, Alyssa, in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, and how this tragedy ignited her mission for change.Through heartfelt conversation, Lori unveils the impactful work of Make Our Schools Safe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting students and educators nationwide. She sheds light on the implementation of Alyssa's Law, currently approved in six states, requiring panic buttons in schools for immediate law enforcement response. Above all, this conversation underscores the indispensable roles of parental and community engagement in promoting school safety, including actionable steps we can take to foster safer school environments for all.To learn more, go to makeourschoolssafe.org.