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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.

  • Department of Justice Combating Discrimination Against Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander and Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Students Fact Sheet

    The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (CRT) and Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforce federal civil rights laws in public and federally funded schools at all educational levels. These laws protect all students, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian (MASSA) students, from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin (including language and shared ethnic characteristics). Anyone with information about discrimination occurring in schools may file a complaint by reaching out to the contacts listed on this fact sheet.

    Categories:
    Community Support Resources, Discrimination/Hate Crimes Guidance
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Education (ED), Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division (CRT)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Faith-Based Organizations, General Public
    Last 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 Guidance
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Faith-Based Organizations, General Public, Health Care, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last 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 Research
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services
    Last Updated:

  • Department of Justice Hate Crimes Resources

    The Department of Justice 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
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ)
    Key Audience(s):
    General Public
    Last 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 Guidance
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • Bureau of Justice Assistance State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program

    The State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program addresses how to prevent terrorism, targeted violence, and hate crimes by providing no-cost and role-based training, resources, and technical assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers and agencies.

    Categories:
    Threat Identification and Assessment Guidance, Training Opportunities
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
    Key Audience(s):
    Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last 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 Guidance
    Dept/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 Government
    Last Updated:

  • U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center

    The U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) conducts research, training, and consultation on threat assessments and the prevention of targeted violence. NTAC publishes research examining all forms of targeted violence and produces guidance for establishing prevention programs. Law enforcement and public safety stakeholders are encouraged to leverage the free resources and research on the NTAC website. These resources examine attacks against government facilities and personnel, law enforcement, K-12 schools, colleges/universities, workplaces, and mass attacks in public spaces. 

    Categories:
    Community Support Resources, Threat Identification and Assessment Guidance, Targeted Violence and Terrorism
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
    Key Audience(s):
    Education, Faith-Based Organizations, Health Care, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • The Department of Labor Workplace Violence Program

    The Department of Labor (DOL) provides information, guidance, and training on assessing hazards in different settings and developing violence prevention plans for individual worksites. By assessing worksites, employers can identify methods for reducing the likelihood of incidents occurring and keep their employees safe.

    Categories:
    Community Support Resources, Threat Identification and Assessment Guidance
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
    Key Audience(s):
    General Public, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:

  • Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team First Responder Toolbox

    The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) First Responder Toolbox is intended to support coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials and with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks. The toolbox includes best practices, fact sheets, and other resources to provide general awareness of, and consideration for information related to terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures, to increase awareness and understanding. 

    Categories:
    Community Support Resources, Threat Identification and Assessment Guidance
    Dept/Org/Agency:
    Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
    Key Audience(s):
    Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government
    Last Updated:
Last Updated: 03/23/2023
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