This robust document links to more than 20 resources designed to support educators in responding to incidents of school violence. It includes resources for crisis counseling, helping grieving students, and more.

Research finds that the presence of law enforcement in schools contributes to increased punishment of students without enhancing school safety, and has no effect on learning outcomes. Read more key findings from this study.

State school safety centers (SSSCs) aim to improve school security, but it is not clear how these centers should operate and what factors determine their success. This research brief describes the history, characteristics, and activities of SSSCs.

In the U.S., 95 percent of schools run lockdown drills each year as part of their emergency response plans. This research brief summarizes arguments for and against this popular safety preparedness approach.

In this 90-minute archived webinar, state and local leaders share how they are implementing threat assessment models and school climate improvement initiatives to prevent school violence.

Metal detectors may provide a visible response to school safety concerns, but there's little evidence that they are effective at preventing school shootings or detecting weapons. This research brief summarizes the evidence on metal detectors in schools and other settings.