Date & Time
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Session Type
Panel
Name
Where It All Connects: Mental Health and a Comprehensive Safety Approach
Description
School safety doesn’t exist in silos. This conversation will examine how drug trends, student mental health, and behavioral warning signs fit into a unified prevention strategy. Panelists will discuss how schools can move from reactive responses to coordinated systems that strengthen student well-being and overall safety.
Speakers
Michele Gay - Safe and Sound Schools
Joe Hendry - COSECURE
Ben Fernandez - Safe and Sound Schools
Ofc. Meg Soultz - Rescue in Color
MPO Javon Clark - Cabarrus County Schools
Joe Hendry - COSECURE
Ben Fernandez - Safe and Sound Schools
Ofc. Meg Soultz - Rescue in Color
MPO Javon Clark - Cabarrus County Schools
