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

For standards and guidance on submitting a resource to SchoolSafety.gov and to access the resource submission form, please see here.  

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Guidance
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Improving Ventilation in Schools, Colleges, and Universities to Prevent COVID-19

Department of Education, August 2021

This resource helps schools improve their ventilation systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide healthy learning environments. It outlines how American Rescue Plan funds can be used to improve indoor air quality and is part of the Department of Education’s efforts to support schools as they prepare to welcome students back to in-person learning this fall.

Podcast
Mental Health
"In Session" Podcast

Department of Education

This podcast series features individuals working towards safe supportive learning environments within their communities. Guests include state and local education agencies and their partners who are using U.S. Department of Education funding to advance school-based mental health services, support mental health service professionals, and establish trauma recovery and prevention programs.
New
Video
Targeted Violence
In the Aftermath

Department of Justice, 2023

This documentary focuses on best practices after school shooting tragedies, including family reunification, dealing with accompanying trauma, and crisis planning.
Report
Targeted Violence
Incidence of Victimization at School and Away From School

Department of Justice, 2022

This report includes data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey and is part of the National Center for Education Statistics' Condition of Education report, which contains key indicators on the condition of education in the United States from prekindergarten through postsecondary.
Fact Sheet
Child Exploitation
Indicators of Labor Trafficking: School Personnel

Department of Justice, 2021

This downloadable infographic outlines indicators to help individuals in schools identify potential victims of labor trafficking. It also includes contact information to report suspected trafficking incidents.

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