The resources below span all categories of the Prevention Resource Finder and help you do five things:
- Connect with experts in your community and learn best practices (Community Support Tools and Other Guidance)
- Apply for federal grant funding (Grant Funding Opportunities)
- Access and receive the latest information on the threat environment (Information-Sharing Platforms)
- Review the latest prevention research (Evidence-Based Research)
- Seek out training on how to keep your community safe (Training Opportunities)
Each set of resources below is searchable by keyword. You can also filter the results to see the resources most relevant to different stakeholder groups (key audience) and which department/agency/office provided the resource, as well as filter by subcategory.
All the information in the Prevention Resource Finder is government-owned or sponsored.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Support
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a variety of mental health resources, information, and treatment options to support the health and wellbeing of veterans, veterans’ supporters, and the general public. If you need help or someone you know is showing concerning behaviors, use this resource to find local care, schedule appointments with a mental health care provider, learn more about treatments and benefits, or contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and Pressing 1, texting 828255, or for those with hearing loss, dialing TTY: 800-799-4889. For all other questions related to VA benefits and care, Veterans and families can call 1-800-MyVA411 24/7 for assistance.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Prevention and Preparedness GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Key Audience(s):General PublicLast Updated: -
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. The NCTSN provides clinical services, develops new interventions and resource materials, offers education and training programs, and informs public policy and awareness efforts.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Youth Violence Prevention GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, General Public, Health Care, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (known as YVPCs or Youth Violence Prevention Centers) advance the science and practice of youth violence prevention through academic community collaboration. Through local partnerships, the YVPCs develop, implement, and rigorously evaluate innovative strategies to prevent violence and create safer and healthier family and community environments for youth.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Youth Violence Prevention GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
SchoolSafety.gov Safety Readiness Tool
The Safety Readiness Tool assists users in evaluating their school’s safety posture across ten elements and provides a tailored Action Plan with options for consideration, aligned resources, and grant opportunities specific to their individual school’s needs.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Youth Violence Prevention GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Education (ED), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Federal Bureau of Investigation Active Shooter Resources
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Office of Partner Engagement (OPE) offers a variety of resources, including instructional and informational pocket cards, active shooter incident reports, active shooter response brochures and pamphlets for law enforcement and civilians, and feature-length videos and documentaries to help viewers prepare for and respond to an active shooter threat.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Active Shooter GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, General Public, Health Care, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Department of Justice Hate Crimes and Youth Literature Review: A product of the Model Programs Guide
This literature review provides an in-depth look at hate crimes in the United States. The review includes information on youth involvement, definitions, an overview of the history of hate crime legislation, rates, and trends, and interventions to prevent or reduce the occurrence of youth hate crimes.
Categories:Evidence-Based ResearchDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human ServicesLast Updated: -
Hate Crimes Resources
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains an extensive list of resources related to hate crimes for law enforcement, media, prosecutors, public officials, researchers, universities/college campuses, and victim advocacy groups/general community. These resources are compiled from several components of the Department and involve many protected classes.
Categories:Information-Sharing Platforms, Community Support ResourcesDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ)Key Audience(s):General Public, Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, Health Care, K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite is designed to provide K-12 districts and campuses with resources, tools, and strategies to improve school physical security. It includes a guide, web-based tool, and accompanying trainings to help school personnel assess vulnerabilities, strengthen security, and better protect against targeted violence and other threats.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Youth Violence Prevention GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)Key Audience(s):K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program
The State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and provides no-cost and role-based training, resources, and technical assistance to state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and federal law enforcement officers and criminal justice agencies. It offers a suite of training courses to prepare officers to identify, interdict, prevent, and respond to acts of terrorism, targeted violence, and hate crimes.
Categories:Training OpportunitiesDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)Key Audience(s):Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
The U.S. Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators Booklet (2021 Edition)
This product from the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), DHS, and FBI provides a list of observable behaviors that could help determine whether individuals are preparing to engage in violent extremist activities.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Threat Identification and Assessment GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)Key Audience(s):General Public, Health Care, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: