Vision
The Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) will lead a collaborative and inclusive effort to provide safe schools for all Wisconsin communities.
Mission
OSS engages, educates, and supports all school safety stakeholders in providing safe learning environments for students, school staff, and communities. We achieve this by:
Supporting school-based threat assessment/behavioral intervention teams
Championing evidence-based violence prevention programs
Supporting schools experiencing critical incidents
Providing schools with free or low-cost training and technical assistance
Providing schools direct access to subject matter experts
Values
OSS values operating in the best interest of each child.
OSS values engaging with education professionals, students, parents, law enforcement and behavioral health service providers.
OSS values collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams to determine Wisconsin best-practices related to school safety.
OSS values equitable access to safe learning environments.
OSS values evidence-based practices that encourage Allyship Skill-Building to support children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and children with special needs.
Leadership
Trish Kilpin
Director
Office of School Safety