SchoolSafety.gov | School Safety Resources
SchoolSafety.gov provides schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators. Find resources, tools, news, events, and grants on topics such as mental health, cybersecurity, emergency planning, and …
Learn how schools, school districts, and law enforcement agencies can prevent and respond to mass casualty attacks in schools. This quick reference guide covers comprehensive risk assessment, school climate, security planning, anonymous reporting, coordination, behavior threat assessment, school-based law enforcement, mental health resources, drills, and social …
About SchoolSafety.gov
SchoolSafety.gov is a website created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with information, resources, and guidance on school safety topics. It is a collaborative effort among the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and …
Foundational Elements of School Safety | SchoolSafety.gov
Learn how to address the foundational elements of school safety, such as designated staff, school climate, reporting systems, threat assessment, emergency operations plans, site assessment, training, and exercises. Find related resources and grants for each element from various federal agencies and organizations.
Find School Safety Resources | SchoolSafety.gov
Resources include community support; grant funding opportunities; information-sharing platforms; evidence-based research; bullying, depression, domestic violence, and mental health support; gun safety best practices; and training opportunities.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosted a summit to develop recommendations for school design that promotes safety and security through CPTED, mental health, and community and pedagogy lenses. The summit addressed the challenges and ideas for creating welcoming, flexible, and resilient learning environments that support students' physical and emotional well …
School Safety Grants | SchoolSafety.gov
Find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe with SchoolSafety.gov’s Grants Finder Tool. Filter grants by topic, amount, level of effort, and more, or take the quiz to get personalized results.
Find guidance, tools, and trainings to enhance school security and prevent violence. Learn about site assessments, CPTED, active shooter preparedness, bomb prevention, and more.
Targeted Violence - SchoolSafety.gov
Schools can also mitigate targeted violence threats by taking proactive measures to improve the physical security of school grounds, buildings, and classrooms. Conducting a site assessment can help school leaders and personnel identify vulnerabilities, integrate future security practices, and inform the development of building security plans.
Threat Assessment and Reporting | SchoolSafety.gov
Learn how to identify and address safety concerns to reduce the threat of violence in schools. Find guidance, tools, and issue briefs on threat assessment and reporting systems, bystander reporting, and school climate.