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Latest News
White House Announces Actions to Support Youth Mental Health
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced two new actions to strengthen school-based mental health services and address the youth mental health crisis. Nearly $300 million in funding will be awarded to expand access to mental health services in schools, and governors are being encouraged to invest more in school-based mental health services. Learn More
Visit SchoolSafety.gov’s New Communications Center
SchoolSafety.gov recently launched a Communications Center to help support your school or district’s safety efforts. Explore the center to download and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, infographics, newsletters, and webinar presentations. Visit the Center
U.S. Transitions to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced the launch of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The Lifeline offers free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Learn More
New Report Examines School Shootings, Bullying, and Other Safety Incidents in K-12 Schools
The National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2021, providing new data on topics such as school shootings, criminal victimization, and bullying in K-12 schools. Among other findings, the report showed increases in school shootings and cyberbullying over the last decade, while the rate of nonfatal violent victimization at schools decreased. Download the Report
Resource Spotlight
Back to School Safety Resources
With the start of a new school year, the safety of our students, teachers, and staff remains top of mind for schools and districts across the country. Utilize SchoolSafety.gov's Back to School one-pager for information to help your community address a range of school safety threats and challenges this semester and all year long.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness, subtopics, and planning type.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
August
29
Youth Violence Prevention Program
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December
30
American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief
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Events
August
11
Facebook Live: The Youth Mental Health Crisis
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August
16
The Role of School Mental Health Professionals in Supporting School Safety Efforts
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
Grants Finder Tool
Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
State Search Tool
Discover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
Resource Search
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Safety Readiness Tool
Identify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.