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Practice Cyber Safety and Security during Internet Safety Month
June marks Internet Safety Month and the start of summer break for many K-12 schools. Because malicious cyber actors can take advantage of holidays or breaks to launch cyberattacks, it is especially important for administrators and staff to stay vigilant against potential cyber risks and threats. There are simple steps all members of the school community can take to be cyber safe and to prevent and protect against online threats. K-12 schools can also find specific, action-oriented guidance and resources in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s report, Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats, and on SchoolSafety.gov’s cybersecurity page. Learn More
HHS Awards Funding to Help Prevent Youth Suicide
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, awarded $5.9 million to states, tribes, and college campuses for youth suicide prevention programs. Of the total funding announced, $3.6 million was awarded to states and tribes under the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program, which supports states and tribes with implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, institutions of higher education, and other child and youth-serving organizations. Read More
DHS Releases Summary of Terrorism Threat to the United States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. The NTAS Bulletin communicates critical terrorism information and provides resources individuals and organizations, including schools, can access to keep communities safe. Read More
Youth Violence Prevention Funding Opportunity Available through DOJ
The FY 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Program, offered through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will provide funding to help recipients develop and enhance strategies to prevent youth violence, including youth gang involvement and youth gang or group violence. The solicitation is focused on youth who are at risk of committing violence, and applications are due to Grants.gov by June 12 and to JustGrants by June 26. Learn More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $100 Million in Continued Support for Mental Health and Student Wellness
The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $95 million in awards across 35 states to increase access to school-based mental health services and strengthen the pipeline of mental health professionals in high-needs school districts. The awards were funded by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and they help advance efforts to tackle the mental health crisis in our schools. Read More
Resource Spotlight
School Mental Health Strategies and Resources
Mental health and wellness are innately connected to students’ success in the classroom and to a thriving and safe school environment. Learn about the strategies and resources schools can use to support the mental health of all students in SchoolSafety.gov’s latest infographic.
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
June
12
FY 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Program
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July
30
Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
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Events
June
6
HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge Informational Webinar
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June
6
Black Youth Suicide: Exploring A Public Health Crisis and the Role of Racial Trauma
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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.