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School safety resources organized by topic.
- Addressing the Risk of Violence Behavior in Youth: Know the Signs of Youth Violence and How to Identify and Reduce Risk in Schools
- Averted School Violence Data Collection System
- Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Plots Against Schools (2021)
- Campus Threat Assessment Case Studies: A Training Tool for Investigation, Evaluation and Intervention
- Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model: An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence (2018)
- DHS Bulletin: Mitigating the Threat of School Violence as U.S. Returns to Normal
- DHS Threat Assessment and Management Teams Resource Guide
- Final Report and Findings of the Safe Schools Initiative
- Implementing Behavioral Threat Assessment on Campus: A Guide to how Virginia Tech Started Their Threat Assessment Process in the Wake of the April 16, 2007, Shooting
- Making Prevention a Reality: A Practical Guide on Assessment and Managing Threats of Targeted Violence
- NABITA White Paper: Who’s on the Team? Mission, Membership and Motivation – K12 Edition (2021)
- Protecting America’s Schools: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Targeted School Violence (2019)
- Research on Gathering Tips and Addressing Threats (2021)
- Resources for Conducting Threat Assessments in a Virtual Environment
- School Resource Officers Averted School Violence Special Report (2020)
- Study of Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters
- Targeted Violence Prevention Strategies from SchoolSafety.gov
- Bullying Prevention Capacity Assessment and Change Tool
- Bullying Prevention Training Course
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Bullying Prevention Webpage
- CDC Bullying Factsheet
- CDC Report on the Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide
- CDC Report on Electronic Media and Youth Violence
- CDC Report on Internet Safety
- CDC Tipsheet on Protecting Your Child From Electronic Aggression
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- Cybersmart! Cyberbullying Awareness Curriculum
- KnowBullying Mobile App
- Measuring Bullying Victimization, Perpetration, and Bystander Experiences: A Compendium of Assessment Tools
- StopBullying.gov
- Tips for Dealing with Cyberbullying
- Tips for Teachers to Address Cyberbullying
- 2016 Clery Act Handbook (Rescinded 10/09/20)
- Clery Act Appendix, Issued 10/09/20
- Clery Center
- Common Themes of Department of Education Program Reviews
- Coronavirus Impact Guidance from Department of Education, Issued 4/3/20
- Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Guide
- Idaho Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) Template – Jan2021
- National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals
- Cyber Safety Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education
- Cyber Safety Considerations for K-12 Schools and Districts
- Cyber Safety Video
- Cyber Safety Video Series
- Cyber Safety Tip Sheet
- Cyber Threats to K-12 Remote Learning
- Internet Safety Resource Links
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber Tipline
- NetSmartz Online Safety Education Program
- Phishing Tipsheet
- Protecting Sensitive and Personal Information from Ransomware-Caused Data Breaches
- Ransomware Readiness Assessment Tool
- Ransomware Reference Materials for K-12 Schools
- Ransomware Reference Materials for K-12 School & District IT Staff
- Ransomware Reference Materials for Parents, Teachers and School Administrators
- Ransomware Reference Materials for Students
- StopRansomware.Gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Prevention of Teen Dating Violence Webpage
- Communication Tips
- Dating Violence Prevention Toolkit
- Healthy Relationships Information
- Healthy Relationships and Consent Information
- Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
- Facts About Dating Abuse and Teen Violence
- Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Sexting and Sextortion Information and Resources from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- 8 Preparedness Questions for Teachers
- 8 Preparedness Questions for Principals
- 8 Preparedness Questions for Superintendents and School Boards
- 8 Preparedness Questions for Parents
- Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education
- After Action Report Fact Sheet: Capturing Lessons Learned and Identifying Areas of Improvement
- After Action Review Template
- Classroom Activities and Youth Preparedness Programs
- Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning Template and Worksheets for Schools
- COOP Principles to Ensure Continuity of Teaching and Learning in the Event of COVID19 Disruption
- Emergency Go Kit Information
- FEMA Building a Disaster-Resistant University Guide
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans for K-12 Schools
- The Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for K-12 Schools
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education
- Guide to Conducting School Vulnerability Assessments
- Guide to Returning to School After a Crisis
- Idaho Standard Command Responses for Schools (ISCRS)
- Implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS): Practitioner-Oriented Strategies for Education Agencies
- K-12 School Security Practices Guide
- Managing Political Tensions on Campus
- Move, Secure, Defend: Active Shooter Response Protocol
- Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Toolkit
- Pandemic Influenza Incident Response Plan
- Pandemic Influenza Continuity of Operations Annex Template
- Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
- Practical Information on Crisis Planning
- Readiness and Emergency Managements for Schools (REMS) Emergency Operations Plan Interactive Tool
- Sample Earthquake Annex
- Student Tools for Emergency Planning
- Youth Preparedness Factsheet
- Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum
- American Chemical Society for Chemical Lab Safety in Secondary Schools
- CDC Chemical Lab Safety Guide
- Chemical Disposal Guidance for Schools
- Chemical Management Plan Example
- Idaho DEQ Chemical Disposal Information and Resources
- Idaho Office of School Safety and Security Chemical Hygiene Plan Guide
- Lab Safety Acknowledgment Form-High School
- Laboratory/Science Room Safety Checklist
- Pollution Prevention Information for School Science Lab
- 10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model for K-12 Education Agencies
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Back to School Toolkit by Mental Health America
- CDC Report on Youth Risk Behaviors (2019)
- Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA
- Guidance to States and School Systems for Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools
- Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
- Idaho Mental Health Services
- National Center for Healthy Safe Children
- National School Mental Health Curriculum: Guidance and Best Practices for States, Districts and Schools
- Psychological First Aid: Addressing Mental Health Distress During Disasters
- Ready, Set, Go, Review: Screening for Behavioral Health Risk in Schools
- Report: The State of Mental Health in America (2020)
- School Connectedness: Strategies for Increasing Protective Factors Among Youth
- The SHAPE System
- Communication and Collaboration During Natural Disasters: The Lessons Learned From Past Experience
- Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
- Information on International ShakeOut Day (Earthquakes)
- Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
- Resources on Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters
- Sample Earthquake Annex
- ShakeAlert
- Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Commercial Buildings Web page
- Wildfire Preparedness for K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education Fact Sheet
- Acreage Recommendations for Schools
- Bleacher Safety Guidelines
- Classroom Safety Checklist
- Considerations for School Controlled Entryways
- Coronavirus Resource Webpage for National Council on School Facilities (NCSF)
- Idaho School Facilities Task Force Report
- Mythbusting Webinar: Filtration and Air Cleaning in Schools
- Mythbusting Webinar: Natural Ventilation in Schools
- Mythbusting Webinar: Verifying Ventilation in Schools
- National Council on School Facilities Coronavirus Resource Webpage
- Planning Guide for School Maintenance
- School Building Maintenance Guidance
- School Door and Window Labeling Recommendations
- School Facilities Needs Assessment
- School Square Footage Information (FY2013)
- Ten Year Maintenance Plans
- Ten Year Plan Example
- Webinar: COVID-19 HVAC Strategy
- Window Security Film Guide
- 8 Preparedness Questions for Parents
- Air Quality Information
- Back to School Safety Information for Parents
- Bullying Information and Resources
- Emergency Planning for Families
- Idaho School Safety & Security Advisory Board
- Lead in School Drinking Water
- National Association of School Resource Officers
- Resource for Parents on Returning to In-person Learning
- Resources for Parents to Help Prepare Their Families for Emergencies
- Safesport Parent Toolkit
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Webinar: Understanding the Role of Families and Parents in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency
- Games and Activities that Teach Children how to be Safe During Disasters
- Prepare with Pedro – Activity Book that Teaches Students how to be Prepared for Emergencies
- Ready Kids – Games to Test Student’s Knowledge in Emergencies and Instruction on how to Build an Emergency Kit
- Social Media Safety Resources for Parents
- Teen CERT – Program that Teaches Teens About Potential Disasters that Could Impact Their Area and how to Safely and Responsibly Respond to them
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Strategies for Increasing Protective Factors Among Youth
- CDC Report on Youth Risk Behaviors (2019)
- CDC Webpage on Adolescent Connectedness
- CDC Webpage on School Connectedness
- Department of Education Guide for Improving School Climate
- Healthy School, Healthy Staff, Healthy Students: A Guide to Improving School Employee Wellness
- National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
- National Institute of Justice Report on Creating and Sustaining a Positive and Communal School Climate
- PBIS: Center on PBIS Webpage
- PBIS: Resource Materials
- School Climate Improvement Resource Package
- Sources of Strength: Idaho Lives Project
- Sources of Strength: Overview, History and Rationale
- Second Step Social Emotional Learning Program
- Creating and Sustaining a Positive and Communal School Climate: Contemporary Research, Present Obstacles, and Future Directions – National Institute of Justice, 2018
- Final Report and Findings of the Safe Schools Initiative – National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, 2004
- Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety – U.S. Department of Education, Justice, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, 2018
- Indicators of School Crime and Safety (1) – National Center for Education Statistics, 2018
- Indicators of School Crime and Safety (2) – National Center for Education Statistics, 2020
- Indicators of School Crime and Safety (3) – National Center for Education Statistics, 2021
- Rigby Middle School Shooting After Action Report, Idaho School Safety and Security Program, 2021
- School Facilities Task Force Report – State of Idaho, 2003
- States’ Roles in Keeping Schools Safe: Opportunities and Challenges for State School Safety Centers and Other Actors – National Institute of Justice, 2017
- Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety – School Safety Working Group Report to the Attorney General, 2020
- The Causes and Consequences of School Violence – A Review, National Institute of Justice, 2022
- Sexting and Sextortion Information and Resources from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- Sexting Information and Resources from the School Superintendent Association (AASA)
- Sexting Lesson Plan
- Sexting: What You Should Know
- Website that will Assist Students and Parents in Removing Explicit Photos of Minors
- Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
- Crimes Against Children Research Center
- Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
- Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
- Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Statistics About Sexual Violence
- Teen Sexual Assault Resources
- Toolkit for Addressing Alcohol’s Role in Campus Sexual Assault
- Training Guide for Administrators and Educators on Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting
- FindHelpIdaho.org
- Idaho CareLine
- Idaho Lives Project
- Idaho Office of Emergency Management
- Idaho State Board of Education
- Idaho State Department of Education
- Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Project Filter: Smoking Cessation
- Project YES: Youth Empowerment Services
- See, Tell, Now! Confidential Tipline
- After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Ask Suicide-Screen Questions (ASQ) Toolkit
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention Webpage
- Empower Idaho Suicide Prevention
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Suicide Prevention Program
- Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Model Suicide Prevention Policy
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools
- Regional Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- TIX Kit Access (scroll to the bottom of page and input credentials)
- Article: New Title IX Rules’ Impact on K-12
- Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
- Best Practice Tips for Virtual Interviews and Hearings
- Chart: Who to Appoint and Train for School District Title IX Team
- K-12 Title IX Coordinator Checklist
- Nationwide Title IX Enforcement Initiative Targeting K-12 Schools
- New Title IX Regulations
- New Title IX Regulations Overview
- Notice of Investigation and Allegations (“NOIA”) Template for K-12
- Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Guidance on Role and Responsibilities of Title IX Coordinators
- OCR Q&A Regarding New Title IX Rules (2020)
- OCR Q&A on Title IX (2021)
- OCR Webinar on New Title IX Rules Regarding Sexual Harassment
- OCR Webinar on How to Report Sexual Harassment Under the New Title IX Rules
- OCR Webinar on Conducting and Adjudicating Title IX Hearings
- Pregnant or Parenting Title IX Rights
- Resource Guide: Who’s Who on the K-12 Title IX Team
- Summary of New Title IX Rules Issued 5/6/20
- Title IX Resource Guide
- Title IX Coordinator, Investigator & Decision Maker – Offered By Idaho State Department of Education
- Top 10 Things K-12 Schools Need to Know About New Title IX Rules
- Training Guide for Administrators and Educators on Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting
- Catch My Breath Vaping Prevention Curriculum
- E-cigarettes: What You Need to Know
- Know the Risks: Surgeon General’s Warnings on E-cigarettes
- My Life, My Quit: Idaho’s Free Vaping Cessation Program for Teens
- Project Filter: Smoking Cessation
- Stanford Medicine Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
- This is Quitting: Teen Text Messaging Vaping Cessation Program
- Vape/E-cigarette Risk Factsheet
- What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping