Find Resources to Create a Safer School
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.
Resource Spotlight
Youth Human Trafficking Risk Factors and Protective Actions for K-12 Schools
Schools can play an important role in preventing and responding to youth human trafficking, and understanding the factors that make students susceptible to trafficking is a critical first step. SchoolSafety.gov’s new issue brief outlines youth human trafficking risk factors and corresponding strategies that K-12 schools can implement to help protect students from trafficking situations.
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 and subtopics.
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
October
21
Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence
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October
27
Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program
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Events
September
29
Behind the Screen: Understanding and Addressing the Behavioral Health Impacts of Tech-Facilitated Abuse on Children and Youth
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October
16
Enhancing K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment Management Practices: Proactive Approaches to School Safety
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
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Grants Finder Tool
Find a GrantUse the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
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State Search Tool
Explore Your StateDiscover 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.
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Resource Search
Search ResourcesFind resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
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Safety Readiness Tool
Start the AssessmentIdentify 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.
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Communications Center
Visit the CenterDownload and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.