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 …
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How to Cope with Traumatic Events (JED) [January 2024]
Being exposed to community violence, such as school shootings or other frightening events, can cause trauma for all of us. The dictionary describes trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” An event can be distressing, even if you were not there when it happened. How you feel about and respond to traumatic events may differ, but it’s important …
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 …
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 …
Online Safety Resources for the K-12 Community (DHS) [June 2023]
Protect against online threats and risks. Teach children about internet safety and stay involved in their digital world. Children and adolescents are spending more time online than ever before, and technology is ingrained in almost every facet of their lives. Today’s youth strongly depend on digital devices and online forums, like social media and gaming …
NHED Releases 603 Bright Futures Survey Results (NHED) [June 2023]
Parents praise respectful student/educator relationships, however student dysregulation, anxiousness remain a concern CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is releasing the results of its 603 Bright Futures Survey, which was administered this spring. The annual survey provides valuable feedback from educators, families, and community members across the state on the successes, …
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 …
Child Exploitation Resources for the K-12 Community (Schoolsafety.gov) [February 2023]
Protect children from exploitation by recognizing the risk factors and warning signs, knowing how to respond, and supporting students who have been victimized. Child exploitation can take many forms and affect young people of any background, demographic, or geographic location. Victimization can take place directly on school ground as well as through online or social …
Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning (DHS) [February 2023]
DHS, Wisconsin DOJ, and Wisconsin DPI Partner to Launch Targeted Violence Prevention Course Washington, DC – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Office has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to release an eLearning module …
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