View the Archive of a Penn State Event: “Preventing School Violence”

On April 1, Penn State researchers and community members gathered to discuss an important topic: school safety and how to prevent school violence. World Campus co-hosted this event for World Campus students.

Panel of Experts for the April 1 "Preventing School Violence" event
Clockwise from top left: Randy Rockey, Rebecca Bywater, Brian Bumbarger, Dr. Karen Bierman

The event included a presentation from John-Michael Keyes, who founded the I Love U Guys foundation following the tragic death of his daughter in a school shooting, as well as a panel discussion from experts:

  • Dr. Karen Bierman, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Penn State
  • Brian Bumbarger, director, Penn State’s EPISCenter
  • Rebecca Bywater, manager, Threat Assessment and Community Education, Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department
  • Randy K. Rockey, Centre County director of Emergency Management

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