Reinforcing positive behaviors

* Final in a 3-part series Schools across North Carolina have worked hard to reassess their safety and security measures in the wake of school violence. Historically, school safety initiatives have addressed bullying, vandalism, student fights and weather-related emergencies.

Helping avoid a crisis

* 1st in a 3-part series These days, it takes more than a village to raise a child. As we see a rise in poverty, community drug activity and violence, homelessness and abuse, our children are not immune to the repercussions.