Online Resources
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Essential Reports
Additional Resources
Federal Resources
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A Study of Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States Between 2000 and 2013
FERPA Information from Department of Education
Indicators of Workplace Violence 2019 (NOISH)
Advancing Mass Shooting Research to Inform Practice (DOJ/NIJ)
2021 Final Active Shooter Report (DOJ)
Active Shooter Guide for Businesses (DOJ)
Averted Attacks 2021 (PERF/DOJ)
Guide for School Emergency Operations Plans (DOE/FEMA/DOJ/DHHS)
Violence Prevention in Schools (DOJ)
Crisis Communications Quick Reference Guide (FBI)
You Are The Help Until Help Arrives (FEMA)
National Threat Assessment Center, Mass Attacks in Public Spaces 2016-2020 (USSS)
Private Resources
Cheat Sheet for Crisis Communications Managers
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Twelve Self Help Steps for Coping (NMVVRC)
Tips for Survivors Coping with Grief (SAMHSA)
2021 Virginia School Survey Executive Summary (VA DOE)
Model Policy to Address Bullying in VA Schools (VA Board of Education)
Memorandum of Understanding School Resource Officers (sample)
Responding to Incidents Involving Persons with Autism (Addison PD)
Responding to Incidents involving Persons needing Mental Health Treatment (Chicago PD)