The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created this K-12 School Security Guide Companion Product to provide School Business Offcials (SBOs) with an overview of how they can support school physical security planning and implementation initiatives through the key concepts and principles of the K-12 School Security Guide 3rd Ed. It includes information to help …
Category: Planning
The Task Force identified the following critical planning areas in school safety: school assessments and reassessments; reunification planning; schools as polling places; predetermined responses; emergency go-kits; and technology. This section provides resources in those planning areas.
Back-to-School Campaign (SchoolSafety.gov) [September 2024]
Explore resources to help prepare for a safe return to school. SchoolSafety.gov’s Back-to-School Campaign highlights resources and guidance that K-12 school leaders, educators, staff, and parents and caregivers can use to help prepare for a safe return to school. The campaign aims to empower K-12 communities to use SchoolSafety.gov tools and resources before, during, and …
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment (USSS) [April 2024]
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer virtual training presentations on targeted violence prevention which include Behavioral Threat Assessment and Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities. This training is being offered virtually. Resource: For more information and the dates/times of the training, please click here.
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (UVA EHD) [March 2024]
The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), originally known as the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines, is an evidence-based model for schools to use in conducting threat assessments in K-12 schools. This model was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell and colleagues at the University of Virginia in 2001 and has been extensively examined through field tests and controlled …
School Safety Bulletin (NHIAC) [September 2024]
In accordance with recommendations from Governor Sununu’s School Safety Task Force, the New Hampshire Information & Analysis Center (NHIAC) has developed a biannual School Safety and Security Bulletin that provides schools with the latest safety and security related information. Resource: Download the Spring School Safety & Security Bulletin here.
School Threat Assessment Toolkit (NCSS) [March 2024)
The School Threat Assessment Toolkit is designed to aid schools in employing behavioral threat assessment (TA) and management as part of a comprehensive violence prevention strategy. Authored primarily by Dewey Cornell and Jennifer Maeng, and with input from school safety leaders, experts, government agencies, and the National Center for School Safety, the toolkit offers guidance …
Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention in Schools (NCSS) [January 2024]
All schools must contend with bullying and the effect it has on students and school climate. However, it may not always be clear where to start. This guide presents key information that schools may wish to consider as they develop and maintain bullying prevention programs. The goal of this document is to provide an overview …
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment and Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities Webinars (USSS) [January 2024]
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer virtual training presentations on targeted violence prevention. Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment (intended for school administrators, educators, and other school safety stakeholders) webinar: Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities (intended for law enforcement and other community safety stakeholders) webinar: Please …
Bombing Prevention Assistance For K-12 Schools (CISA) [December 2023]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) develops and delivers a diverse curriculum of training, awareness products, and technical assistance. These resources provide K-12 schools and districts with products, tools, and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) strategies to protect, prevent, mitigate, and respond to bombing threats. Resource: Download a Bombing Prevention …
Social Media Threat Guidance for School Staff and Authorities (CISA) [December 2023]
Technology has revolutionized the American school system, making education more accessible than ever before. However, the advancements and accessibility of various social media platforms continue to reveal new vulnerabilities and security gaps within the school threat landscape. In the United States, social media-based threats to school districts continue to rise; in 2022, school districts reported …
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