As the daily news stories of shootings on our school campuses continue to run across the country, we have learned to respond. We have collectively adopted a learned helplessness and sadly offer our 'thoughts and prayers' after these horrific tragedies mangle so many of our school communities. Our reactions are well-intentioned, but we need to give this gun violence epidemic attention now to prevent the next senseless act. Together, we will review the best practices for violence prevention and mitigation at your schools looking at real world examples. You will walk away with actionable steps to take to help with prevention efforts in your community, regardless of your role in the district. Together, we can make an impact and protect our schools.