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You can proactively prepare for meaningful safety conversations with your children by conducting your own research and tapping into your local support network.
We highly recommend reaching out to these key campus and community resources to get the facts:
Your School Administration: Ask directly about their current emergency response plans and physical safety protocols.
Campus Professionals: Touch base with school counselors, teachers, and school district safety directors.
Mental Health Experts: Consult with a child psychologist or family counselor for guidance on keeping safety talks age-appropriate and anxiety-free.
Your Community Network: Coordinate with fellow parents, family members, local safety organizations, and government emergency management agencies.
Tailor these conversations to suit your child's age and developmental stage
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U.S. Secret Service New NTAC resource offers strategies for K-12 schools to enhance bystander reporting programs.
SchoolSafety.gov Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school.
U.S. Department of Education Learn how ED helps school efforts to improve school safety and provide related support to students.
National Center for Education Statistics Explore new content on school crime and safety, including the latest edition of the Report on indicators of the school crime and safety.
dhs.gov/see-something-say-something Is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the signs of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and how to report suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.
stopbullying.gov Prevention: Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely
K-12 School Shooting Database K-12 School Shooting Database documents when a gun is fired, brandished (with intent to harm), or bullet hits school property.
FBI- Run, Hide, Fight Run. Hide. Fight. – Safe in Schools (Full Video)
FBI- Active Shooter Safety Resources Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness (ASAPP)
nasponline.org As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices that improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.
National PTA NEW Gun Violence Prevention Blueprint guides parents and PTAs through critical conversations.
projectchildsafe.org Is the nation’s most comprehensive firearm safety and education program—created by gun owners, for gun owners.
safe2tell.org Safe2Tell is a 24/7 anonymous reporting system run by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.
ed.gov Learn how ED helps school efforts to improve school safety and provide related support to students.
besmartforkids.org Secure firearm storage is an important part of keeping your family safe.
everytown.org/solutions/responsible-gun-storage Secure storage prevents shootings by disrupting unauthorized access to firearms.
nimh.nih.gov/child-adolescent-mental-health Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips Say Something Tips. The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others.
samhsa.gov/mental-health What is mental health?
cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth Learn about Children's Mental Health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Youth Violence Prevention Not all children who are bullied show warning signs, but we suggests being aware of these common signs.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Bullying can severely affect a child’s or teen's self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to mental health problems.
pta.org/home/family-resources Official PTA Podcast Episode: Social Media and Cyberbullying.
stopbullying.gov/prevention/engage-parents How parents and youth can contribute, benefits of parent and youth engagement.
safeandsoundschools.org Support school crisis prevention, response, and recovery, and to protect every school and every student, every day.