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This resource (PDF, 3 pages) defines bullying and offers bullying prevention strategies that school leaders, teachers, and staff can implement to help identify, address, and prevent bullying in schools. Additional resources are provided. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 
This webpage contains videos, tips, and resources for parents, families, and professionals about staying safe online. Learn more. 
In this video, labor trafficking subject matter expert, Suleman Masood, defines human trafficking and forced labor. This video explores who is affected by forced labor, environments where it occurs, tactics traffickers use (e.g., debt bondage), and barriers to exiting exploitative labor situations. Learn more.  ...
This webpage shares safety tips for young people to keep in mind while surfing the web and using social media. Learn more. 
This webpage defines exploitation and shares warning signs and safety tips to protect young people against exploitation. Tips and resources for getting help are provided. Learn more. 
This webpage provides tips for young people about staying safe online. Tips include:  Turn on multi-factor authentication  Update your software  Think before you click  Use strong passwords   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 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 webpage contains campaign materials encouraging members of the K-12 community to visit SchoolSafety.gov and use its resources and tools to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators. The webpage includes an animated video, communications toolkit, infographics, social media posts, and graphics. Learn more.  ...
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