Staying Safe at School and on Campus
For this month as many students prepare to return to school, we created a compilation of useful resources and trainings focused on school and campus safety covering topics such as campus sexual culture, anti-bullying, centering Black girls in school safety, and more. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re looking for more!
Campus sexual culture
MSU Research Consortium on Gender-Based Violence
Spring 2026
Campus sexual culture varies across institutes of higher education and, when in states of institutional repair instead of courage, causes harm to survivors. In this season, we take a thorough look into campus sexual culture and the effects it has, as well as what we can do to create a more positive and supportive environment for survivors.
Dr. Sarah Prior discusses the understanding IHE’s and its students have on their own campus sexual culture, as well as what we can do to combat IHE’s inaction and move towards a state of institutional courage.
Michigan Secure Firearm Storage Guide for Families & Caregivers of School-Aged Children
National Center on School Safety
October 2025
“This guide explains why securely storing firearms is crucial for preventing injuries and deaths. It provides options for storing firearms securely and includes key details about the law. This guide also offers practical tips and tools for having conversations with other adults your child may interact with, ensuring that the places your child spends time are safe.”
“The most secure method of firearm storage involves: 1. Keeping firearms unloaded. 2. Securing firearms with a locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock, or in a safe or lockbox. 3. Storing ammunition separately from firearms”
Anti-Bullying Policies in School and LGBTQ+ Young People
Trevor Project
October 2025
School policies that specifically prohibit all forms of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying were associated with lower rates of in-person bullying at school and lower past-year suicide attempts among LGBTQ+ youth.
Keep Her Safe: Centering Black Girls in School Safety
National Women’s Law Center and Southern Poverty Law Center
April 2024
“In this report, we present common challenges Black girls told us they face with school policing and the culture of criminalization… We also share recommendations for schools and lawmakers to implement the vision of holistic school safety that the girls shared with us.”
Planning for student return to school following a crisis
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
June 2026
“The purpose of this planning guidance document is to provide educators with considerations for reestablishing the learning environment and supporting student’s return to school following a crisis incident.” This guide offers examples of tiered supports that can benefit students and staff upon returning to school following an event that significantly disrupts the learning environment.
Strengthening Student Mental Health with Community Partnerships
National Center on School Safety
June 2025
“Many school districts are reporting a significant increase in student mental health concerns and growing challenges in accessing counseling services and other resources, particularly in rural areas. This webinar will cover how to leverage your community’s unique strengths to support student mental health. Presenters will explore strategies for selecting and engaging community partners, guide you through conducting needs assessments and resource mapping, and share best practices for maintaining and strengthening partnerships over time.”
*webinar is free but requires login
Looking for more resources around school and campus safety?
Looking for more resources around school and campus safety?
Check out compilations of resources from last year: “Highlighting School and Campus Safety”