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
Substance Use Prevention Resources and Strategies
SchoolSafety.gov’s new youth substance use prevention topic page features evidence-based practices and guidance to help members of the K-12 community prevent and reduce youth substance use. It also includes close to 40 resources specifically designed for K-12 settings and covering topics such as youth vaping and overdose prevention.
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
STOP School Violence Program
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Events
September
25
Human Trafficking Awareness 101: School Resource Officers (SROs)
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September
29
Behind the Screen: Understanding and Addressing the Behavioral Health Impacts of Tech-Facilitated Abuse on Children and Youth
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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.