The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, in partnership with Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, is proud to share a detailed set of field trip safety guidelines as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing security measures for Jewish schools and organizations.
The new resource, titled “Field Trip Safety Considerations,” provides comprehensive guidance for Jewish schools and organizations planning off-site activities. This new resource aims to ensure Jewish school communities can enjoy educational experiences through prioritizing the safety and security of students and staff.
In today’s environment, most parents are asking, ‘What is my school doing to keep my child safe, particularly when they leave the school?’ With this resource, parents, teachers, and staff can take concrete steps to answer that question when it comes to field trips. The common-sense measures we are recommending, developed by security experts and educators, can provide a plan to our schools and educators and peace of mind to parents. By committing to these efforts, we can replace fear and anxiety with empowerment and action, ensuring our children can experience all that a quality Jewish education has to offer.
SCN National Director & CEO, Michael Masters
Paul Bernstein, CEO of Prizmah, added, “Providing schools with the knowledge and resources they need to ensure a safe environment for students and faculty to learn and grow is essential. Jewish day schools enable their students and communities to connect to their Jewish identity and values, and to go on to lead full and meaningful lives, and ensuring their safety is the responsibility of the whole Jewish community. We are grateful to SCN for providing this resource.”
The “Field Trip Safety Considerations” resource includes:
- pre-trip planning considerations
- transportation safety measures
- on-site security protocols
- medical emergency preparedness
- communication and reunification plans
SCN and Prizmah developed this resource, which is available to Jewish schools and organizations through SCN’s website, in collaboration with security professionals, educators, and parents to address the unique needs of Jewish educational institutions.