Safe Schools Healthy Students The Safe Schools/Healthy Students
(SSHS) Initiative works to promote safe and healthy environments
in which children can learn and grow. Violence and substance
abuse in schools compromises the educational climate and
endangers teachers and students. The U.S. Departments of
Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice are
collaborating to provide federal grant funding to schools and to
communities such as Milwaukee. With this funding, it is our
responsibility to work together and provide comprehensive
educational, mental health, social, law enforcement and juvenile
justice services that promote healthy child development in
school environments that are safe, disciplined and drug-free. 1.
Reduce levels of disruption and violence in schools. 2.
Prevent/reduce substance abuse among youth. 3. Increase
attendance, reduce suspensions and improve school climate. 4.
Increase access to mental health services for students as
needed. • School-Based Mental Health Counseling and Therapy •