Campus Security
Resources and best practices for the use of physical safety and security measures in preventing violent events from occurring in and around school buildings and classrooms.
Systematic Review: Perceptions of School Resource Officers
This systematic review evaluates various perspectives on School Resource Officers (SROs) in the school community, as well as how these perceptions may affect long-term student outcomes and policy decisions.
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VideosLockdown Drills Panel
In this webinar, panelists answer questions and share best practices for conducting trauma-informed lockdown drills and discuss how they fit into a comprehensive school safety approach.
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WebinarsPhysical Security Measures Overview
Designed for school personnel, this resource provides a snapshot of what physical security measures are and how they can be implemented in a school.
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Toolkits & GuidesUsing an Open-Source Database to Understand School Shootings
NIJ-supported researchers have created the first open-source database of U.S. school shootings to better understand the causes of school-related gun violence and identify intervention points.
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PublicationsCrimeSolutions.OJP.gov
CrimeSolutions.OJP.gov is a Clearinghouse with information on crime & crime prevention, juveniles, law enforcement, and technology & forensics.
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ClearinghousesSafer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse
The Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to support the reopening and continuing operations of schools.
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ClearinghousesSchoolSafety.gov
SchoolSafety.gov is a clearinghouse of resources related to safe schools.
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ClearinghousesYouth.gov
Youth.gov is a Clearinghouse with information on creating safe and healthy outcomes for youth.
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ClearinghousesReducing Gun Violence: Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Dr. April Zeoli discusses how Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) can be used to protect schools and reduce gun violence through reporting
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VideosSchool Safety & Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Christine Koffkey, MPH, discusses the benefits of CPTED, the six components that make it up, and key findings from school principals who implement CPTED strategies.
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