Comprehensive Comparison of School Safety Programs

Evaluating Trauma-Informed Alignment, Age Appropriateness, and Emergency Response Strategies

Key Takeaways

H.E.L.P.™ excels in simplicity by employing emotionally neutral, easy-to-remember language that avoids overwhelming younger learners.

Its "Protect Yourself" step is a trauma-informed alternative to "Counter" or "Fight", offering safe, empowering actions without encouraging confrontation.
The transitional pathway is a major strength - H.E.L.P.™ builds foundational safety literacy that can evolve into ALICE, CRASE, SRP, or other advanced protocols as students mature.

This positions H.E.L.P.™ not just as a standalone framework, but as a developmental safety continuum-a concept few programs address directly.