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Keep up with the latest evidenced-based research from the federal government and government-funded entities. Academic studies and government reports are the backbone for prevention efforts nationwide. Evidence-based research is available for the general public, educators, law enforcement, health care practitioners, behavioral and mental health professionals, and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
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.
This Special Report from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) presents a synthesis of select findings from NIJ-supported research projects on public mass shootings, including school mass shootings, and identifies areas of need and interest for future research and recommendations.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has funded multiple projects that compare individuals who perpetrate violent extremism and terrorism and those who engage in other forms of targeted violence.[1] This article reviews findings from several NIJ-supported projects that explore similarities and differences between:
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy. This federal government website is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and includes information on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention, and resources.
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.
The Researching Solutions to Violent Extremism (RESOLVE) Network is a global consortium of researchers, research organizations, policymakers, and practitioners committed to empirically driven, locally defined research on the drivers of violent extremism and sources of community resilience. RESOLVE publications provide insight on global and local dynamics of violent extremism and shares actionable recommendations and best practices both globally and locally to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) presents this 13-webinar series to provide juvenile justice professionals, law enforcement, and school communities with an understanding of youth hate crimes and hate groups, along with strategies to prevent hate crimes and mitigate microaggressions and implicit bias.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) supported study by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), provides readers with insight on the drivers that have motivated some individuals to perpetrate hate crimes. As diverse motivators and traits were examined, the findings illustrated the need for flexible approaches to monitoring and rehabilitating hate crime actors.
These previously recorded webinars summarize National Institute of Justice (NIJ)-funded research projects’ latest findings on public mass shootings. Here you will find an in-depth discussion about NIJ’s investment in addressing mass shootings through innovative approaches increase awareness of mass shootings and inform prevention efforts.
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.
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