Tools & Guides

This new tip sheet for parents and families and the corresponding new toolkit for schools aim to heighten awareness of and improve communication about social and emotional climate and learning.

This collection of infographics demonstrates what survivors of human trafficking and the advocates who work with them have taught the field about practicing trauma-informed advocacy at various points of contact. Learn more.

This free, evidence-based, interactive, 14 module curriculum is intended to educate young people about alternatives to running away and to build life skills so that youth can resolve problems without resorting to running away or unsafe behavior. The curriculum is primarily designed for youth ages 10-20, but can be adapted ...

This toolkit (PDF, 15 pages) assists advocacy organizations in establishing ethical and youth-informed practices for facilitating young people sharing their stories in public, including through the press, legislative testimony, digital media, publications, or panel discussions. The toolkit aims to help young people understand their right to establish boundaries while sharing ...

This document outlines strategies for school nutrition (PDF, 1 page) program operators and school administrators to reduce transmission of COVID-19 among employees, students, and families; promote healthy environments and healthy business operations; and prepare for sick employees. Layered prevention strategies are discussed. Learn more. ...

The Financial Aid Toolkit provides federal student aid information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, nonprofit mentors, and other advisors. Learn more and explore the toolkit.

The Surgeon General’s Community Toolkit for Addressing Health Misinformation (PDF, 22 pages) provides specific guidance and resources for health care providers, educators, librarians, faith leaders, and trusted community members to understand, identify, and stop the spread of health misinformation in their communities. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with the ...

This Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website provides institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities with resources to prevent drug misuse among college students. Included on the website are a Strategic Planning Guide, a Practitioner’s Toolbox, informational resources and publications, podcasts, and more. Learn more. ...

This guidance is intended for institutions of higher education (IHE) that offer education or instruction beyond the high school level, such as colleges and universities, including community and technical colleges. This guidance is split into four sections to support IHEs in their decision making: Section 1: Offer and Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Section ...

This student advocate toolkit (PDF, 7 pages) offers tips and resources to engage the campus and community in raising awareness of human trafficking. It also includes posters to display in dorms, public areas on campus, and around town. Learn more. (PDF, 7 pages)