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Celebrate Safe Communities - Safe Schools
General
Publications
A Blueprint for Safe Schools
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2001
Caregivers' Guide to School Safety and Security
National Crime Prevention Council, 2002
Combating Fear and Restoring Safety in Schools
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 1998
Creating Safe Schools: A Comprehensive Approach
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2001
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
U.S. Department of Education, 1998
Emergency "Go-kits"
U.S. Department of Education, Emergency Response and Crisis Management Technical Assistance Center, Helpful Hints, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2007
How Students Can Avoid School Victimization
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2001
Increasing School Safety Through Juvenile Accountability Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2000
Indicators of School Crime and Safety
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Annual Report
Promoting Safety in Schools: International Experience and Action
Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2001
School-Based Partnerships: A Problem-Solving Strategy
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2006
School and Community Interventions To Prevent Serious and Violent Offending
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 1999
School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2001
School Safety and Security Toolkit: A Guide for Parents, Schools, and Communities
National Crime Prevention Council, 2003
Secure Our Schools Initiative Fact Sheet
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2008
Stand Up and Start a School Crime Watch!
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 1998
Tips for Working Together to Create Safer Schools
National Crime Prevention Council, No publication date indicated
Using Environmental Design to Prevent School Violence
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, No publication date indicated
Related Resources
Be Safe and Sound in School (B3S)
B3S is an initiative of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) conducted in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The B3S program seeks to raise awareness of school safety and security issues and provide the tools and resources needed to effectively address them.
Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program
The G.R.E.A.T. Program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. The program's primary objective is prevention and is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems.
In the Spotlight: School Safety
This section of our Web site contains comprehensive information on school safety, including facts and figures, legislation, publications, programs, training and technical assistance, and grants and funding.
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies. Included on the NCPC Web site are information and materials related to school safety, including School Safety Strategies and publications.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
The COPS Web site includes a section on Ensuring School Safety, which highlights COPS’ efforts related to creating safe school environments, such as the Safe Schools and COPS in Schools funding programs.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The ONDCP Web site includes a section on substance abuse prevention, which highlights school-based programs and publications related to drug prevention among youths.
Random Student Drug Testing
This ONDCP Web site promotes random student drug testing as a powerful public health tool that discourages students from using dangerous, addictive drugs, and confidentially identifies those who may need help or drug treatment. Random testing also promotes a safer, healthier school learning environment.
Resources for Safety and Preparedness Special Feature
This NCJRS Special Feature offers concerned citizens, service providers, allied professionals, and military families with information on Citizen Preparedness, including publications and related resources on school safety and preparedness.
School Safety and Needs Assessment
This NCPC workshop will introduce safe schools planning and provide tools for identifying safety and security issues, developing a comprehensive action plan, and engaging parents, students, school administrators, and community leaders in the process of making schools safer.
Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database and visit the following sections of our site for additional publications and resources on this topic:
Juvenile Justice: Drugs/Underage Drinking
Juvenile Justice: School Safety
Bullying
Publications
Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Bullying
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2001
Bullying in Schools
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2002
Bullying is Not a Fact of Life
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2003
Community-Based Bullying Prevention: Tips for Community Members
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, No publication date indicated
Cyberbullying
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 2006
Dealing with Cyberbullies
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2006
Evaluation of Bullyproofing Your School: Final Report
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, 2007
How to Talk with Educators at Your Child's School About Bullying: Tips for Parents of Bullied Children
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, No publication date indicated
Indicators of School Crime and Safety
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Annual Report
Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts
National Crime Prevention Council, No publication date indicated
Warning Signs that a Child is Being Bullied
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, No publication date indicated
What is Cyber-Bullying?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, 2006
What To Do If Your Child is Being Bullied
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, No publication date indicated
What We Know About Bullying
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, No publication date indicated
Related Resources
GirlsHealth.gov: Bullying for Girls
GirlsHealth.gov was created by the National Women's Health Information Center to help girls learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about, including bullying.
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC): Bullying
NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies. Included on the NCPC Web site are information and materials related to school safety, including resources on bullying.
Stop Bullying Now!
This Web site, created by the Health Resources and Services Administration, provides information on bullying, including where children can turn if they are being bullied, and resources for adults to help prevent bullying.
Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database and visit the Juvenile Justice: Bullying section of our site for additional publications and resources on this topic.
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