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Videos

From the Field: Building Safer Schools through Prevention, Training, and Community Partnerships

This video explores how STOP School Violence grantees are turning evidence-based strategies into lasting change. Panelists share real-world insights on anti-bullying efforts, violence prevention curricula, and behavioral threat assessments.

August 5, 2026

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Webinars

Centering Student Voices: Evidence-Based Solutions for Community Violence Prevention

Join the Michigan School Safety Initiative (MSSI) for a webinar on centering student voices through evidence-based community violence prevention and intervention strategies.

August 10, 2026

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Toolkits & Guides

Finding School Safety Funding in Michigan

Designed for Michigan schools, this resource offers practical guidance for finding and securing funding for school safety initiatives.

June 23, 2026

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Grant Opportunities

2026 COPS School Violence Prevention Program Funding Opportunity

The 2026 COPS School Violence Prevention Program Funding Opportunity is open through August 11, 2026.

June 17, 2026

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Videos

From the Field Video Series

From the Field features STOP School Violence grantees sharing real-world strategies and firsthand lessons learned while building safer, more supportive school communities nationwide.

May 6, 2026

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Videos

From the Field: Building Capacity and Collaboration for Safer Schools

School safety professionals share how they are using grant funding to drive lasting change, from building coordinated emergency response protocols to expanding mental health partnerships and anonymous reporting systems.

May 27, 2026

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Videos

From the Field: Expanding Student Support and Community Partnerships

This video features school safety experts sharing real-world strategies for building safer, more supportive schools, including counseling expansion, diversion programs, and cross-sector collaboration.

May 6, 2026

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Self-Paced Trainings

Building Bridges: Strengthening School-Prosecutor Partnerships

This self-paced course highlights the importance of coordinated efforts between Michigan schools and county prosecutors, offering practical strategies to enhance communication, establish trust, and work together to create safer schools.

April 8, 2026

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Videos

Illuminating Insights into the School Threat Assessment Toolkit

This video series shares expert guidance on school threat assessment, covering collaboration, evaluation, and special education considerations.

April 13, 2026

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Toolkits & Guides

School Communication Toolkit for Secure Firearm Storage

Michigan schools are required to share secure firearm storage info with families. This toolkit equips schools with additional resources and guidance to effectively communicate with their communities, strengthen school safety, and help prevent youth violence.

March 10, 2026