Events

This webinar will discuss the history of racism in the United States and how it drives some individuals to commit acts of hate and identity-based bullying against African Americans. It will also provide participants with strategies to communicate effectively with youth about racism, mitigate hate and bias-based bullying, and create a positive culture and future for all youth.

The Free to Learn Miniseries offers webinars focusing on evidence-based practices to prevent, address, and ameliorate the effects of bullying, violence and hate while also supporting school safety, school-based mental health, and positive school climates. This series will provide these strategies at the key moments in a student and family's school experience as they: enter the school or classroom, engage with learning and extracurricular activities, navigate circumstances that might result in differences of opinion or conflict, and utilize various supports and opportunities to enhance their school experiences and academic achievement.

In this virtual training event, NTAC researchers discuss important findings from our research on mass attacks perpetrated in public and semi-public spaces, including businesses, restaurants, bars, retail outlets, houses of worship, schools, open spaces, and more. This training will provide guidance on how communities may develop or improve existing violence prevention programs utilizing a behavioral threat assessment model.

This webinar will feature programs that have intentionally engaged youth perspective and involvement in the strategic planning and development of youth violence reduction strategies.

This webinar, presented by Kristin Henning, The Blume Professor of Law and Director of the Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Clinic, will focus on ways to recognize and prevent the criminalization of normal adolescent behavior by African-American youth.

During this kick-off webinar, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will define community violence intervention, introduce attendees to school-based violence intervention strategies, and identify how schools can access TTA supports and experts in the field.

In the webinar, a panel of school leaders, students, federal government officials, and experts will discuss the current state of student and educator mental health and policies we can collectively advocate for to improve the tools available to K-12 schools.

This session will provide information on how children understand and misunderstand crises and how best to explain it to them in order to promote their understanding and adjustment. Group discussions (such as within classrooms) pose unique challenges; advice on how to address anger and blame in group settings will be discussed. Free resources, including guidance documents for parents/caregivers and websites with related information on supporting children in the aftermath of crisis and loss, will be shared. Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion.

In this webinar, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will celebrate these powerful partnerships while sharing Department priorities. The event is a call-to-action for parents and caregivers, educators, family engagement practitioners, state and local leaders, and organizations that support effective family engagement. Timed to coincide with National Parent Involvement Day (November 16, 2023), the event demonstrates the Department's commitment to supporting parents and the success of their children and will feature the Secretary and other senior Department officials in conversation with Grace Bastidas of Parents.