Safety

This report (PDF, 12 pages) provides information about the Victims of Child Abuse Act (VOCA) Programs administered by the OJJDP. The goal of these VOCA-funded programs is to improve the community response to child abuse through strategic leadership, collaboration, and capacity building. OJJDP’s VOCA initiatives provide focused support at the ...

This training is designed for youth sports coaches. This training will cover concussion basics, discuss what to do when an athlete shows signs and symptoms of concussion, and explore how coaches can contribute to concussion prevention and safety. Learn more. 

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) provides tips to districts and schools on developing an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), discusses how schools can train staff and faculty on emergency preparedness, and offers guidance on emergency planning efforts. Additional resources are provided. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages).  ...

This archived webinar features information on federal school safety training and technical assistance (TTA) centers and how they can support members of the K-12 community. The session focuses on resources related to school safety, school climate, and student mental health supports. Use the password SchoolSafety1 to access the recording. Learn ...

This training is designed to help education agencies learn about preventing and addressing adult sexual misconduct (ASM) in the school setting to protect students. After completing this course, participants will be able to:  Define ASM  Recognize ASM in a school setting  Identify when reporting potential ASM in a school setting is required  Describe the ...

This webpage defines adult sexual misconduct (ASM) in schools and shares strategies for preventing and addressing ASM and aiding and abetting. Additional resources are provided. Learn more. 

This archived webinar focused on providing emergency preparedness support to students experiencing homelessness. The webinar discussed:   Criteria for a student to be considered a homeless child or youth under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act  Educational rights of students who are experiencing homelessness and the responsibilities associated with ensuring their needs are met  Unique ...

This webpage describes best practices for employers who employ minors under the age of 18. The labor practices include:   Train management  Distribute resources  Build trust  Provide different nametags  Post warnings  Use signage   Spotlight hazards  Learn more.  ...

This webpage provides resources for institutions of higher education (IHEs) about school and workplace violence. The resources are organized within these categories:  Active shooter incident  Civil unrest/mass protest  Soft target/crowded places  SchoolSafety.gov  U.S. Secret Service school safety research  All workplace and school violence  Learn more.  ...

This report (PDF, 46 pages) describes findings from Child Safety Forward (CSF), a three-year initiative to develop multidisciplinary strategies and responses to address serious or near-death injuries and fatalities resulting from child abuse or neglect. This report provides a project overview, a description of the methodology, and a discussion of ...