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This guidance provides prevention and intervention information for communities, families, law enforcement and the justice system on how these groups can work together effectively to prevent and respond to school violence.

This report provides surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States related to adolescent health and well-being. These include sexual behaviors, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, experiences such as violence and poor mental health, social determinants of health such as unstable housing, and protective factors such as school connectedness and parental monitoring.

This article shares findings from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence who partnered with educators in Colorado middle schools to implement and evaluate the Safe Communities Safe Schools model. Researchers examined the ability of schools to implement the model as designed, as well as whether the model affects school climate and student behavior at school.

This downloadable frequently asked questions document is designed to assist state and local education agencies (SEAs and LEAs) in guiding effective use of Stronger Connections funds to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments and to respond to inquiries the Department of Education has received from SEAs, LEAs, and students and families, about program implementation. The Stronger Connections Grant Program competitively awards subgrants to high-need LEAs to establish safer and healthier learning environments, and to prevent and respond to acts of bullying, violence, and hate that impact school communities at individual and systemic levels, among other programs and activities.

These resources are designed to help schools and districts conduct training, plan, and prepare for a wide range of hazards including public health emergencies, natural disasters, and school violence.

This tip sheet lists common reactions educators might see in the students with whom they work and suggestions on how they may help after community trauma. It describes how traumatic events, such as a natural disaster, school violence, or the traumatic death of a peer or educator, can affect students’ learning, behavior, and relationships.

This tip sheet describes ways to talk to children about mass violence events that involve a shooting. It gives tips about how to start the conversation, common reactions children may have, and how to seek help if needed.

This resource was designed to help states and communities use the best available evidence to prevent ACEs and features six strategies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Technical Packages to Prevent Violence. It focuses on changing norms, environments, and behaviors in ways that can prevent ACEs from happening in the first place as well as to lessen their harms when they do occur.

This resource provides guidance on responding to disaster, violence, or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. It gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster.

This webpage outlines resources on addressing crises that occur in school communities and how to move forward in the aftermath of these crises.