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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Regional Information Sharing Systems
Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) is Congressionally funded through the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to work both regionally and nationwide to respond to the unique crime problems, including targeted violence and terrorism, by offering secure information sharing and communications capabilities, critical analytical and investigative support services, and event deconfliction to enhance officer safety.
Categories:Information-Sharing PlatformsDept/Org/Agency:Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ)Key Audience(s):Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Department of Education School Readiness and Emergency Management Training
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance (REMS TA) Center supports schools, districts, and institutions of higher education in school emergency management and planning, including the development and implementation of comprehensive, all-hazards, high-quality emergency operations plans. REMS TA Center offers on-site training for train-the-trainer, specialized training packages with self-paced training materials and tabletop exercises, and online courses for practitioners on emergency operations planning development and more.
Categories:Training Opportunities, Prevention and Preparedness TrainingDept/Org/Agency:Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)Key Audience(s):EducationLast Updated: -
Federal Bureau of Investigation Resource Booklet for Reproductive Health Care Providers and Their Staffs
This booklet from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with other partners on the National Task Force on Violence against Reproductive Health Care Providers, contains information about proactive security measures to reduce risk and prevent violence against reproductive health care personnel and facilities.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Prevention and Preparedness GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division (CRT), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Key Audience(s):Health CareLast Updated: -
Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative
Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI) is a collaborative effort between state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, led by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The initiative provides resources, fact sheets, policy documents, technology information, and training to support law enforcement and public health/ safety professionals with detecting, preventing, and deterring terrorism and criminal activity.
Dept/Org/Agency:Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ)Key Audience(s):Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention VetoViolence Training and Tools
VetoViolence is the Division of Violence Prevention’s public-facing online resource for violence prevention education and training. It provides online trainings, step by step guides, resources, and information. With over twenty different trainings, tools and resources, the topics covered range from prevention fundamentals to information on how to address risks shared by different forms of violence, and tools for effectively building partnerships to prevent violence.
Categories:Training Opportunities, Prevention and Preparedness TrainingDept/Org/Agency:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Key Audience(s):Education, General Public, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Department of Justice Hate Crimes Website
The Department of Justice created this website as a centralized portal for all its hate crimes resources for law enforcement, media, researchers, victims, advocacy groups, and other interested organizations and individuals.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Discrimination/Hate Crimes GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ)Key Audience(s):General PublicLast Updated: -
Department of Justice Special Report: Raising Awareness of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report outlines how impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been compounded by a surge in violence against communities of color, including a significant increase in anti-Asian and anti-black hate crimes. The Special Report highlights the importance of increasing public awareness to prevent and respond to hates crimes and hate incidents.
Categories:Evidence-Based ResearchDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division (CRT)Key Audience(s):General PublicLast Updated: -
Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office: Preventing Terrorism and Targeted Violence Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) functions and outlines how through engagement with local communities (e.g., schools, houses of worship, private industry), USAOs help stakeholders prevent, reduce, prepare for, and respond to acts of terrorism and targeted violence.
Categories:Community Support Resources, Prevention and Preparedness GuidanceDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)Key Audience(s):Education, Faith-Based Organizations, General Public, Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial GovernmentLast Updated: -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Training Opportunities
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) delivers numerous trainings for law enforcement, including the Law Enforcement Awareness Briefing (LAB) which provides a comprehensive overview of targeted violence and terrorism prevention, Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) which equips front line officers with the knowledge and tools to prevent mass casualty violence, and the Physical Security Assessment Training (PSAT) which introduces concepts and demonstrates techniques for conducting physical security assessments in locations or on facilities/infrastructure where mass gatherings are likely to occur (e.g., stadiums, houses of worship, schools, convention centers).
Categories:Training Opportunities, Threat Identification and Assessment TrainingDept/Org/Agency:Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)Key Audience(s):Law EnforcementLast Updated: -
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Opportunities
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides grants to organizations that work with youth who are most likely to be involved in violent activities in the immediate future to help prevent violence, including by building trust between youth, community members, and law enforcement.
Categories:Grant Funding Opportunities, Youth Violence Prevention GrantsDept/Org/Agency:Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)Key Audience(s):Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human ServicesLast Updated: