August 6, 2026

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New Resource: Interactive Presentation for Evidence-Based Strategies for Youth Vaping Prevention

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below for a new resource from SAMHSA. New Resource: Interactive Presentation for Evidence-Based Strategies for Youth Vaping Prevention SAMHSA has published a new interactive presentation: Evidence-Based Strategies for Youth Vaping Prevention.  Despite legislation that raised the federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21, rates of vaping remain high among youth and young adults. Developing effective vaping prevention messages is key to addressing this critical public health issue.  This interactive presentation...

New KCSS Resource to Help Fill School Resource Officer Vacancies

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety As many of you prepare for the start of a new school year, the Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) is pleased to announce a new resource designed to assist school districts in recruiting qualified School Resource Officers (SROs).   After receiving requests from several districts seeking assistance in filling vacant SRO positions, KCSS has added a dedicated page to our website where districts can advertise open...