Here in Northwest Arkansas, faithful readers have seen a lot about programs advocates for judicial reform advance to reduce demand for jail space, particularly in Benton and Washington counties. Those programming ideas center around a common theme: The more jail and courts officials gain insight into the reasons behind criminal behaviors, the more likely they can help people steer clear of repeating those behaviors.
After the tragedy in Texas last month, the Arkansas School Safety Task Force is creating strategies to identify signs before violence ever happens in the schools.
Less than 30% of school districts in Arkansas have behavioral threat assessment teams in place and that number needs to increase, the chair of the Arkansas School Safety Commission said Tuesday.
Less than 30% of school districts in Arkansas have behavioral threat assessment teams in place and that number needs to increase, the chair of the Arkansas School Safety Commission said Tuesday.