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Access additional resources below to learn more about targeted violence and related best practices. Use the filters to sort resources based on subtopic and/or preparedness action.
K-12 Site Assessment Resources
Department of Education
This resource guide provides school planning and site assessment teams with a suite of resources to improve the safety and security of schools, with information on a variety of topics including building design, maintaining safe and healthy facilities, and preparing for threats and hazards.
Using SITE ASSESS for Higher Ed and K-12 Schools: Overview and Updates
Department of Education, 2019
This webinar provides an overview of the SITE ASSESS tool and how schools and districts can use it to assess the safety, security, accessibility, and emergency preparedness of buildings and grounds.
Physical Security Measures Overview
Department of Justice, 2022
This guide provides a snapshot of what physical security measures are and how they can be implemented in a school. It highlights research-based considerations and evidence on specific security measures, as well as what to consider when utilizing selected measures in a school building.