In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of reunification training and exercises for schools and public safety organizations. John-Michael Keyes, Stacy Avila, and Kevin Burd from the I Love U Guys Foundation speak with Bill Godfrey, focusing on their respective approaches to reunification training. 

The podcast highlights the complementary nature of different training approaches and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between schools and public safety organizations in preparing for and executing reunification procedures.

Key Points:

Training Programs

• The Standard Reunification Method (SRM) by the I Love You Guys Foundation
• School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management (SSAVEIM) by the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
• Reunification Exercise (REx) class

Important Aspects

• Simulation of realistic scenarios without recreating the triggering event
• Collaboration between school staff and public safety personnel

Benefits of Training

• Reduces stress and anxiety about reunification
• Provides insight into the complexities of the process
• Helps educators understand the public safety response timeline

View this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FspwCcTGuxQ