Publications
A collection of books, workbooks, and educator tools designed to strengthen predictable, trauma‑informed practices.
BOOKS
PROTECTING THE NEXT GENERATION
A Veteran's Guide to Trauma-Informed School Safety
School safety isn’t just about locked doors—it’s about culture.
In this practical guide, retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Mark T. Zirtzlaff blends operational clarity with trauma‑informed practice to help schools build environments where students feel safe and thrive.
A grounded, compassionate roadmap for transforming safety from a checklist into a culture rooted in trust, empathy, and partnership.
ASSESSING THE FUTURE
A Trauma-Informed Framework for School Safety Evaluation
School safety isn’t defined by what we stop—it’s defined by what we strengthen.
Assessing the Future introduces the TIRRA+™ model, helping schools move beyond checklists toward regulation, recovery, and relational trust.
A practical, trauma‑informed guide for leaders ready to evaluate what truly matters.
WORKBOOKS
Meet the H.E.L.P.™ TEAM!
Meet the H.E.L.P. Team! introduces young learners to four calm, friendly characters who teach safety in a way kids can actually understand. Through simple language, visual storytelling, and developmentally appropriate steps, children learn how to stay safe without fear—using tools that build confidence, clarity, and emotional readiness.
You’ve Got H.E.L.P.™
Safety, Confidence, and Smart Choices
You’ve Got H.E.L.P.™ gives kids the confidence to recognize unsafe situations and take action with calm, age‑appropriate steps. Through simple language, visual cues, and supportive scenarios, students learn how to listen to their instincts, seek help from trusted adults, and use the H.E.L.P.™ steps in ways that feel safe—not scary.
Stand Up with H.E.L.P.™
A Workbook for Bullying Prevention
Stand Up with H.E.L.P.™ teaches kids how to speak up, set boundaries, and advocate for themselves and others with confidence. Through relatable scenarios and calm, supportive language, students learn what it means to notice unsafe behavior, stand firm in their voice, and seek help from trusted adults—without fear, shame, or overwhelm.
The Student Safety & Belonging Workbook™
Trauma-Informed Tools for Middle School Advisory, SEL, and Safety Culture
The Student Safety & Belonging Workbook™ helps middle‑grade students build the real‑world skills they need to feel safe, connected, and confident at school. Through calm, developmentally appropriate activities, students learn how to recognize emotions, set boundaries, seek help from trusted adults, navigate digital spaces, and strengthen their personal safety networks. Every page is designed to reduce fear, build self‑awareness, and support a stronger sense of belonging—one predictable, trauma‑informed step at a time.
EDUCATOR TRAINING MATERIALS
POWERED RESPONSE™
Trauma-Informed Crisis Readiness for School Professionals
Powered Response™ equips educators with a calm, predictable way to respond to conflict, dysregulation, and safety concerns without escalating the moment. Instead of relying on instinct or intensity, staff learn a structured, trauma‑informed sequence that centers regulation, relational trust, and developmentally appropriate action. Powered Response™ helps adults stay steady, communicate clearly, and guide students back to safety with confidence and care.
EMPOWERED RESPONSE™
A TIRRA+™ Bullying Prevention Framework for School Leaders
EMPOWERED RESPONSE™ gives school leaders a clear, trauma‑informed framework for preventing and responding to bullying through predictable adult practices. Grounded in the TIRRA+™ pillars, it helps teams recognize early indicators, align staff responses, strengthen relational trust, and create emotionally safe environments where students feel seen, supported, and protected. This framework moves bullying prevention beyond isolated interventions and into a coherent, schoolwide system of care and accountability.