STOP TTA
The National Center for School Safety serves as the Bureau of Justice Assistance STOP School Violence Program Training and Technical Assistance (STOP TTA) provider. This page is the go-to page for announcements, calendar updates, and quick access to the most frequently requested links and resources for STOP TTA.
Featured Resources
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Creating a Culture of Support: Enhancing Staff Resilience in Emergency Situations
In this webinar, presenters from the Colorado School of Public Health discuss improving systems around emergency drills through tailored training, gathering staff feedback, and identifying local resources. Participants will learn to customize training for their districts, lead effective feedback sessions, and implement changes based on staff input.
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Preparing for Changes in Personnel
This guide provides readers with an overview of considerations to address changes in project personnel due to turnover, changes in job scope, and more. Explore sample checklists for offboarding, cross-training, and onboarding, as well as tangible steps for developing a succession plan.
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Sustaining School Safety Programs
In this webinar, participants will learn what sustainability plans are, why they are important to include in grant planning, and how to write them. Join us to discuss important considerations when crafting a sustainability plan and what resources can assist you in writing your own.
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Community of Practice
The NCSS STOP Grantee Community of Practice on Canvas is an exclusive space for all BJA-funded STOP and COPS-funded School Violence Prevention Program grantees to share best practices, ask questions, and access resources to enhance school safety. First-time users must register below, while returning users can access their Student Dashboard via the CoP Platform link.
Networking Drop-Ins
Networking Drop-Ins are casual, virtual gatherings for STOP grantees to connect, share insights, and brainstorm school safety ideas. Held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12–1 PM ET and 3–4 PM ET, these unrecorded sessions offer a supportive space to discuss grant-related challenges, successes, or recent crises. No registration needed—just drop in! Check the STOP Grantee calendar for details.
STOP Grant Awards Map
The STOP Grant Awards Map highlights the locations of STOP grantee projects, making it easier for you to connect with others working on similar school safety strategies, within similar organization types, or serving similar grade levels. For additional questions or support, contact us at schoolsafety@umich.edu.
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