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This report presents a group of strategies to help communities and states sharpen their focus on youth violence prevention. 

This report provides the general public with an understanding of pre-attack behaviors, as examined in 63 active shooters from the past. The report insights include detailed information on the mental health, behavior prior to the attack and specific stressors of each shooter.

This guidance provides the general public with information on the three options — Run, Hide, Fight — that a person can make during an active shooter situation.

This guidance provides information for employers and employees on how to train staff for an active shooter situation, how to respond to active shooter threats within their workplace, how to recognize potential workplace violence and how to respond when law enforcement arrives.

This guidance provides a variety of resources for the general public on active shooter preparedness and how to respond in the event of an active shooter.

This guidance provides victims with resources and information on the responsibilities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation during active shooter incidents and mass killings. Resources also include information on support services for victims, family members, first responders and investigative teams who have been affected by active shooter or mass killing incidents.

This guidance provides evidence-based practices for the adoption and implementation for addiction treatment and recovery services/policies.

This video, geared towards teachers, administrators and principals, addresses the topic of identifying and managing behavioral health concerns in elementary school classrooms.

This video, geared towards university officials and health professionals, addresses the topic of mental and substance use disorders among college students.

This guidance educates teachers and school personnel to identify behaviors and other signs of risk that could result in youth violence.