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School Safety and Security

Learn how ED supports school efforts to improve school safety and provide related support to students.

ED has a number of school safety resources for schools. These include guides on substance abuse and online safety, data and resources related to college campus safety, and technical assistance centers that provide additional information on specific topics.

Safe School Environments Technical Assistance Centers

Read an overview of ED's support for school safety, and see a list of technical assistance centers that can help.

Preventing and Reducing Youth and Young Adult Substance Misuse

Find lists of resources for schools, students, and parents. Learn how ED supports educational institutions in preventing youth substance abuse.

Campus Security

Find data on campus crime, guidance for postsecondary institutions about security requirements, and additional resources.

Mental Health

Info on mental health resources provided by ED's National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments.

Keeping Students Safe Online

A collection of information on cyber safety and cybersecurity, including resources on addressing cybersecurity in school Emergency Operation Plans.

Preventing and Reducing Youth and Young Adult Substance Misuse

Learn how schools can help prevent youth and young adult substance misuse and create supportive learning environments.

School Climate and Student Discipline

Improving a school's climate will help keep the community safe and free from discrimination.

Learn how you can improve your school's climate

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Page Last Reviewed:
September 16, 2024