REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

In its nineteenth year, the Virginia School Safety Training Forum will feature engaging keynote speakers and useful workshops for as many as 1000 participants in the fields of law enforcement, school security, PreK-12 administration and counseling, and others with an interest in school safety.

DCJS is pleased to partner with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and the Virginia D.A.R.E. Association to bring you this combined training opportunity.

During this 2.5 day event participants will have the opportunity to hear from local, state, and national experts on a multitude of topics related to school safety including youth drug abuse trends and prevention, mental health and wellness, legal issues that impact schools, developing a positive school climate, and emergency planning. 

The conference agenda includes the following Keynote and/or Workshop topics:

• Near Miss: Case Study of An Averted Attack
• An Overview of the Findings of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission
• Tragedy to Triumph: A Story of Resilience
• Current Crime, Drug, and Gang Trends in VA
• D.A.R.E. Updates
• De-escalation – Don’t Fall for the Rope-A-Dope
• Threat Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Prevention
• Gangs and Hate Groups – Impact on Schools
• Human Trafficking - Signs and Signals for Schools and Law Enforcement
• Leadership in Crisis
• Legal Issues In Schools
• Partnering for Resilience and Recovery
• Tilt the Prism: De-Escalation Techniques for School-Based Super Heroes
• Taking Your School’s Crisis & Emergency Plan to the Next Level
• Virginia Rules – For Beginners and Seasoned Users
• Youth Drugs and Alcohol Prevention
• Youth Suicide Prevention
• …And Much More!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues and attend this exciting event!  Additional details and link to registration are below:

Participant Registration and Cost

Pre-registration is required. The registration fees are outlined below:

• For PARTICIPANTS for the conference (July 30-August 1) is $125 per person.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after July 15, 2019. Substitutions will be accepted.

REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT

Vendor Registration and Cost

Vendors with school safety related products and services are invited and encouraged to participate in the conference on July 30-August 1.  The registration fee for VENDORS is $500 per vendor (for up to two (2) representatives).  Registration fee includes open skirted table, electricity and Wi-Fi, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, and entry into Keynote and Breakout/Workshop sessions as desired.    

REGISTER AS A VENDOR

Location

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA

Conference Hours

• Early registration/check in will take place from 3:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019.
• Registration/check in begins at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 and runs until the session begins at 8:00 am that day.
• Forum runs from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Forum runs from 8:00 am to Noon on Thursday.

Travel and Meals

Lunch will be served to registered participants and vendor representatives on Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants are responsible for travel and all other meal costs.

Lodging

Participants are responsible for their lodging costs.

Host Hotel

Embassy Suites Hampton Roads – Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

1700 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA

757-827-8200

A block of rooms has been reserved for July 29, 2019 - August 1, 2019. The special room rate of $94 plus tax will be available until June 27th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

Reservations can be made online by clicking here.

Reservations can also be made by phone at 757-827-8200. Be sure to mention the Virginia School Safety Training Forum (group code VSS) to receive the special rate and be placed in the group block of rooms.

Overflow Lodging

Courtyard by Marriott Hampton

1917 Coliseum Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

757-838-3300

Book your group rate for DCJS School Safety Training Forum

The cut-off date for this group rate is July 8, 2019.