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Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
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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.
Looking for grants? Visit the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
Department of Justice, 2001
This program seeks to raise awareness of school safety and security issues and provide the tools and resources needed for schools to effectively address them.
Department of Justice, May 2018
This program seeks to improve interactions between police and those affected by mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
Department of Justice
This report summarizes the main points of a research forum on preventing school violence for administrators, principals, and police officers.
Department of Justice
This report summarizes a U.S. Secret Service Report for school administrators that examines the prevention of targeted violence in schools.
Department of Justice
This tool provides resources for law enforcement agencies to partner with mental health providers to effectively respond to calls for service and improve outcomes for people with mental illness.
Department of Health and Human Services
This video, geared towards university officials and health professionals, addresses the topic of mental and substance use disorders among college students.
Department of Health and Human Services
This video, geared towards university officials and health professionals, addresses the topic of mental and substance use disorders among college students.
Department of Health and Human Services
This video, geared towards teachers, administrators and principals, addresses the topic of identifying and managing behavioral health concerns in elementary school classrooms.
Department of Justice
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.
Department of Education, April 2019
This REL Central Quick Chat discusses strategies school districts can use to bridge the digital divide and support student learning at home.