Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D.

Youth violence prevention research @PHLschools Office of School Safety. @StoneleighFdn Fellow, @templecj PhD. Tweets are my own.

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

Great work by the Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (YVRI). Making Bartram High School a safer place to learn. @PHLschools @PPDCommish @CaterinaGRoman @BartramHigh

[Chalkbeat Philadelphia @ChalkbeatPHL]

At community meetings about proposed school closures, people have raised concerns about whether some students would be less safe at their new school. One program at a school previously plagued by gun violence could be a model for others. https://t.co/Cct7TcN0lq

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

@BarronTNews_ 🙄

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

Data-driven early intervention strategies could revolutionize Philly’s approach to crime prevention. Check out this piece by @CaterinaGRoman in the @ConversationUS

https://t.co/AHHDJOfuQC

[Chalkbeat @Chalkbeat]

Pennsylvania has more cyber charter students than any other state, and funding reform is needed, says state auditor general. https://t.co/ZzaM0IX4u9

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

The Youth Violence Reduction Initiative (implementation of the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model in a school setting) was featured in this month’s @OJPOJJDP Newsletter.

https://t.co/pO6wRYnD5Q

[StoneleighFoundation @StoneleighFdn]

Yesterday, we hosted #StoneleighFellows @PPDCommish & @brandyblasko along with @PHLschools leaders for webinar on understanding gun violence victimization and perpetration among school-age youth. Check out this @6abc @LPinderTV report of the event.

[Philadelphia Schools @PHLschools]

We're excited to partner with @PhillyPolice for a new program aiding students impacted by trauma. Thanks to a $1m grant from @DOJBJA Handle With Care will train 300 law enforcement officers and 100 school personnel to recognize and address student exposure to trauma and violence.

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

This trauma-informed training will equip officers with the tools they need to identify students who may have experienced trauma and connect them with the valuable support services they need within the school environment https://t.co/uigR6NhSkH via @phillyinquirer

[StoneleighFoundation @StoneleighFdn]

4/2 WEBINAR: A conversation with @PPDCommish & @PHLschools leaders on the ways that #gunviolence is impacting PHL students, and new research from #StoneleighFellow @brandyblasko that is informing policy and practice and improving public safety. https://t.co/qPSUN0veoF

[Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Estevez @PMABDGECMDR]

Honored to stand along side (@PHLschools )Leadership and Office of School Safety along with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Bethel (@PPDCommish ) while they unveiled a $1M program to help students exposed to violence.

[Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Estevez @PMABDGECMDR]

The initiative is called “Handle With Care”. The initiative will train 400 teachers, police officers to help students who experience trauma.

This program is just one step closer to Mayor Parker’s Safer, Greener City plan.

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

@PMABDGECMDR @ChalkbeatPHL @DOJBJA Amazing job today! Thank you for participating in this important event.

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

Great coverage from @ChalkbeatPHL on our newest funding from @DOJBJA

https://t.co/7wfe0SWBrE

[NBC10 Philadelphia @NBCPhiladelphia]

A new $1 million program aims to support Philly students who’ve been exposed to violence and trauma. @FrancesWangTV has the story coming up on NBC10 News: https://t.co/VN4FIBkwTR

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

Check out the media story on our OJJDP grant:

“This Violence Prevention Strategy Could Redefine Safety for Philadelphia’s High Schools.”

https://t.co/mERIX6DEZH

[Jerry Ratcliffe @Jerry_Ratcliffe]

If you want to know why Kevin Bethel is an exceptional choice for @PhillyPolice Commissioner, listen to this rare in-depth chat with him on the @_ReducingCrime podcast.

https://t.co/1glc1pGL2X

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

@CaterinaGRoman 👏👏👏👏👏

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

Kevin Bethel, a former deputy commissioner and the current chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia, is expected to be announced Wednesday as the next head the 5,500-member Philadelphia Police Department. https://t.co/1VMXLz4pVI

[Brandy L. Blasko, Ph.D. @brandyblasko]

Penn Community Violence Prevention outreach team (@PennInjury) presenting on their amazing work in @PHLschools at the National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm Related Harms in Chicago, IL.

[Philadelphia Schools @PHLschools]

The Youth Violence Reduction Initiative of the Office of School Safety held an Anti-Violence Community Fair at Connell Park in SW Philly where they provided resources & a safe day full of fun for our families. Thank you to all who contributed to making this day a success. #PHLED