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DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are for informational purposes only. Secure Community Network advises seeking professional security advice tailored to your situation. SCN makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty that adopting any recommendation presented here will ensure that your facility or users will be invulnerable to attack or crime. SCN shall not have any liability because of any decision by you to adopt or not adopt any part of these guidelines. These guidelines are copyrighted property of SCN and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, distributed, or changed without the prior written permission of SCN.
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Join the Secure Community Network (SCN), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and expert panelists for a discussion on the application process with a focus on the Investment Justification (IJ) for the FY2024/2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) season.
Increasing awareness and training of the people who work, visit or are present in your facility on a regular basis – whether staff, faculty, clergy, parents, students or members – is one of the single-most effective ways to enhance the safety and security of your institution. This guidance is intended to outline security measures that are little to no cost and can assist facilities in increasing their overall security.
When planning a conference, special event or large gathering, careful attention must be paid to issues of safety and security. The safety and well-being of attendees should be a primary consideration at every stage of planning, and the event should only start after a detailed security plan has been created. Organized by simple action steps, an event security plan can be easy to create.
Sending your child to summer camp can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to have questions. As a parent, you want assurance that your child will enjoy a safe, well-prepared environment where risks are mitigated and emergency plans are in place. To help ease your concerns, consider asking camp leadership the following questions before making your decision. A well-run camp will be able to answer these questions confidently, providing peace of mind that your child will be in good hands.
Join the Secure Community Network (SCN), Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and expert panelists for a discussion on the application process with a focus on the Investment Justification (IJ) for the FY2024/2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) season.
Congratulations on being awarded an NSGP grant! Now you will begin the grant implementation process. The Environmental and Historic Preservation Form (EHP) is one of several grant acceptance forms that awardees must complete and get approved prior to beginning their security projects.
The emergency preparedness planning process follows a traditional format and will help identify which accessibility and functional needs you need to address in your planning and which accommodations should be considered.
Today Jewish communities face a complex and hostile threat environment. This webinar is aimed at identifying and discussing what the current threat landscape looks like and how you can take proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of your community.
Learn how to keep yourself safe, especially while traveling. Sharing practical and actionable guidance, our panel of experienced security experts will discuss how you can ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. This webinar will help you be more aware, prepared, and safe.
