Safe Schools. Healthy Kids.
The National Center for School Safety (NCSS) is focused on improving school safety and preventing school violence. We are the BJA STOP Program Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) provider.
Latest Trainings & Resources
STOP TTA Quarterly Meeting (December 2023)
STOP Grantees are invited to the December 2023 Quarterly Meeting. Come together with fellow STOP grantees to hear updates from NCSS and engage in small-group networking. In this quarter’s session, we will hear about comprehensive school safety approaches.
TOPICS Capacity Building
How Student Perceptions of Police Influence Crime Reporting
This video discusses the results of a study on how the relationship between youth and law enforcement officers relates to their willingness to report crime.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
BJA STOP Grantee Kick-Off Meeting (November 2023)
You will hear directly from the BJA STOP Team and the NCSS about grant management and administration requirements, how to effectively oversee your grant, resources available to support you with program implementation, and training and technical assistance support that NCSS provides.
Enroll Now TOPICS Capacity Building
Spotlight Discussion: Swatting and Hoax Considerations and Response
In this roundtable discussion, you will hear from a school-based team that has recently dealt with a swatting incident.
Enroll Now TOPICS Campus Security, Coordination with First Responders
School Safety At A Glance
This guide discusses creating safe schools using a comprehensive and layered approach, organizing school safety strategies by the strength of their evidence base and where they fall on the prevention timeline. It also provides links to resources for implementing various school safety strategies.
Download PDF TOPICS Comprehensive School Safety Plans
Staff: Back to School Resources
This brief guide offers resources to help school staff as they plan and prepare for students returning to the classroom.
Download PDF TOPICS School Climate, Threat Assessment