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 …
Tag: EMDs
Strong As Granite. A Stronger You, A Stronger New Hampshire (DHHS) [December 2023]
The following toolkit provides media assets to spread awareness about mental health and substance use resources via marketing channels, as we work together to make New Hampshire a national leader in behavioral health acceptance, support, and destigmatization. Strong as Granite is a platform that’s raising awareness for the depth and breadth of mental health and …
Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning Back to School Resources (DHS)[September 2023]
The Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning is a one-hour online training developed by the Department of Homeland Security, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office that empowers faculty, staff, and parents to:-Recognize threats or potentially concerning behaviors-Understand what behaviors may be displayed by a person who is on a pathway to violence-Learn where to …
Updated Self-Assessment Tool: EOP ASSESS (REMS) [August 2023]
The REMS TA Center is pleased to announce that we have updated EOP ASSESS. This FREE Web application on the REMS TA Center Website provides an interactive learning opportunity for administrators, faculty and teachers, and other personnel at schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education on emergency operations plan (EOP) development. Answer a series of …
School Emergency Operations Plans (HSEM) [July 2024]
The below resources can be used to assist in developing, implementing, and/or reviewing a schools emergency operations plan. NH Specific Resources:
K-12 Cybersecurity Report and Toolkit (CISA) [August 2023]
CISA is placing a focus on working with the K-12 education sector to help raise awareness and understanding of the risks as well as to change behaviors that put us at risk of phishing and other online attacks. We provide tools, information, and resources to help this vitally important component of the nation’s critical infrastructure …
Incorporating Equitable Practices Into Emergency Management Planning (REMS TA) [July 2023]
When developing emergency operations plans (EOPs), K-12 schools, schools districts, and institutions of higher education should provide for the access and functional needs of the whole school/campus community to ensure that plans are fair, inclusive, and equitable. The “whole school community” includes children; individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs; those from religiously, racially, …
Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting: A Toolkit for Strengthening K-12 Reporting Programs (NTAC and CISA) [May 2023]
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit. This new resource offers simple strategies and guidance to implement or enhance school safety reporting programs and foster a school environment in which students are more willing and able to …
Targeted Violence Prevention Resources for K-12 Schools (Schoolsafety.gov) [April 2023]
School Safety Partners, Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations. It is distinct from violence that is spontaneous, random, or impulsive, and is often distinguished by pre-attack behaviors that suggest violence as a possible outcome. Schools can actively work to address the threat of targeted violence …
School Safety Preparedness Recommendations (HSEM) [August 2024]
Resource: Download the above list of flyers with links as a guide to School Safety Preparedness here.
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