Youth.gov
Youth.gov is a Clearinghouse with information on creating safe and healthy outcomes for youth. It was created by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP) through the combined efforts of 22 federal agencies.
Topics range from suicide prevention to school climate to violence prevention and more. Search for federal funding opportunities to support youth health and safety.
“Youth.gov is the U.S. government website that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs. Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-date on the latest, youth-related news.” – Youth.gov’s mission statement.
Topic Areas
Campus Security, Comprehensive School Safety Plans, Coordination with First Responders, Mental Health, Notification Technology, School Climate, School Drills, School-based Law Enforcement, Social Media, Threat Assessment
Crisis Timeline
Crisis Management, Post-crisis, Prevention Planning
Audience
Law Enforcement & First Responders, Mental Health Professionals, Parents & Families, School Personnel
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