Talking to children and other parents about gun safety can be a difficult and even awkward topic. But Be SMART educator Layla Danley said it doesn’t have to be.

Police officers are hurting today.

They are suffering high rates of mental health problems, substance abuse and suicide. In the past three years, 472 U.S. law enforcement professionals have committed suicide—nearly threetimesthe number of officers killed by gunfire in the line of duty during the same period.

In times of crisis, creating and maximizing time can be the difference between making critically good or bad decision making.

Fostering a resilient home and family community moving forward in response to COVID-19.

Creating a strong, resilient work community as we adjust to the ever-shifting dynamics of COVID-19.

Create a smart, safe, and well-informed plan for work, school, and home when it comes to COVID-19 and future potential crises.

Phil Andrew makes waves in public safety through education and awareness

"You can't outsource safety," he said, adding that communities that work together can try to address problems before they lead to violence. "Of course, you want to do everything you can to be physically secure, but the most important element is creating a culture that cares deeply about keeping a community safe," he said.

A Team and Character Education for Every Athlete

Skillfully negotiating in extremely stressful environments presents many challenges and sometimes, when circumstances don’t allow for compromise, it can seem like a losing battle. So, what kinds of strategies are needed to ensure positive results? Who better to ask than an FBI Hostage Negotiator.  The Chicago CFO Leadership Council 

Before Santa Fe. Before Parkland. Before Sandy Hook or Virginia Tech or Northern Illinois or Columbine, even, there was Winnetka.

Phil Andrew once pursuaded a mass shooter to let his parents go. Now this retired FBI agent is sharing his negotiation expertise with MBA students.

An interview with Phil Andrew - Violence Prevention Director - Archdiocese of Chicago

Active listening, empathy, imagination and stress management are some of the skills needed to resolve conflict — from everyday disagreements to matters of life and death. FBI Special Agent Phil Andrew’s unique personal account of a sophisticated attack on a suburban Chicago community provides a powerful call to action to develop these critical skills…the habits of heroism.