What can we learn from the school attacks that never happened? This session dives into the Averted School Violence Database, a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes incidents where potential school violence was prevented. By examining these near misses, attendees will gain critical insights into the warning signs, intervention strategies, and proactive measures that can stop violence before it occurs. Using real-world data and case studies, this session will explore key themes in violence prevention, including threat assessment, reporting mechanisms, and the role of school and community partnerships. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to apply in their own schools, ensuring that lessons from past near misses lead to stronger, more effective safety measures in the future.