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SchoolSafety.gov provides resources, like guidance, training, and fact sheets, to help schools create and maintain a safe learning environment. 

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Guidance
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation — FBI

Department of Justice, March 2020

Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.

Guidance
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Guidance for Student Foreign Travel

Department of Health and Human Services, March 2020

This guidance is for Institutes of Higher Education with students participating in international travel or study abroad programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance
Threat Assessment and Reporting
Addressing the Risk of Violent Behavior in Youth

Department of Education

This presentation helps teachers and school personnel identify common risk factors and warning signs associated with violent behaviors as well as strategies to effectively respond to situations of concern.

Guidance
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan

Department of Health and Human Services, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020

So what can YOU do to Be COVID Prepared? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) say it can be as easy as following 3 simple principles: Prevent. Prepare. Be Informed. 

Guidance
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Be COVID Prepared Plan Template

Department of Health and Human Services, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020

To help with COVID-19 preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) have developed this emergency plan template to organize some key steps you may want to take. This template should not replace the guidance from your school but can be used in addition to the direction you’re being provided.

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