7/24/2007     'Talk About It'
AnComm is a leading provider of anonymous messaging and communications solutions to school systems and universities. With AnComm’s Talk About It anonymous online messaging service, troubled students can begin a dialogue anonymously without fear of reprisal or embarrassment to seek help and resolution to their problems.

5/7/2007     New Report: No Guns Left Behind
This new report discusses the dangers of guns in schools and the work place, and the gun lobby's efforts to stop institutions of higher learning and businesses from having any policy what-so-ever to restrict guns from being brought onto campus or into the work place.

10/26/2006     Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2005
A joint effort by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics, this annual report examines crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school. It provides the most current detailed statistical information to inform the Nation on the nature of crime in schools.This report presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population from an array of sources--the National Crime Victimization Survey, the School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the School Survey on Crime and Safety and the School and Staffing Survey. Data on crime away from school are also presented to place school crime in the context of crime in the larger society.

10/24/2006     DEA warns of soft drink-cough syrup mix
Agent says illicit use of medicine is increasing

10/9/2006     What Adults can do.
Bullying can be difficult to deal with, and if a love one is involved, it can be especially tough. What can you do to help?

9/19/2006     National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement was established in December 2005 with funding from the September 11th Children's Fund and the National Philanthropic Trust. The Center is located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Goals of the Center The Center was created to: Promote an appreciation of the role schools can serve to support students, staff and families at times of crisis and loss Enhance the training of individuals in school-related professional education programs in the areas of crisis and loss Link efforts to provide trauma-related and bereavement support services within school settings Collaborate with professional organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies and community groups to further help students, staff and families at times of crisis and loss Serve as a resource for information, training materials, consultation and technical assistance for school systems, professional training programs, professional organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies, communities, children's groups and projects in the areas of crisis and loss

5/2/2006     National Study on School Disaster Preparedness Shows Many Schools Unprepared
A national study conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) has shown that many public school districts have important deficiencies in their emergency and disaster plans.

3/16/2006     School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
One stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

2/1/2006     Highlights of the 2002-2003 National Youth Gang Surveys
Since 1995, the National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) has conducted the National Youth Gang Survey (NYGS), an annual survey of law enforcement agencies across the United States regarding the presence and characteristics of local gang problems. This Fact Sheet summarizes NYGS findings from the 2002 and 2003 surveys.

1/9/2006     Bullying & Victimization: Prevention & Intervention
This brochure and website represents an attempt to reach out to parents it invite all of you to be partners in our fight against injustice and suffering that can pervade the lives of our children if we allow bullying and victimization to go unchecked.

12/16/2005     Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
The Office of Justice Program's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced a competitive solicitation for the FY 2006 Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program. Grants under this program will assist local law enforcement agencies in delivering the G.R.E.A.T. program in their communities. G.R.E.A.T. is a school-based gang prevention program taught by law enforcement officers to elementary and middle school youth. There are also family and summer components available to participating law enforcement agencies, which provide opportunities to partner with community and faith-based organizations. An evaluation of the program administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) found that the program has increased participants’ negative view of gangs, reduced levels of victimization among participating youth, improved their attitudes toward law enforcement, and lowered risk-seeking behaviors. Currently, hundreds of local and federal law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are implementing the G.R.E.A.T. program in their communities, as a part of a comprehensive gang deterrence strategy.The application period opened December 13, 2005. All G.R.E.A.T. grant applications are due on or before 8:00 p.m. EST on February 2, 2006. Agencies can apply for grants up to $250,000 to implement the G.R.E.A.T. Program in local schools.

12/16/2005     Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. The program's primary objective is prevention and is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership.

11/7/2005     National Education Association - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus
The NEA-GLBTC, in order to eliminate institutional discrimination and homophobia monitors and participates in the development of NEA policies and activities, provides resources and fosters better communication among educators, students, and communities.

10/28/2005     Crime in the United States 2004
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is a nationwide, cooperative statistical effort of more than 17,000 city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies voluntarily reporting data on crimes brought to their attention. During 2004, law enforcement agencies active in the UCR Program represented 94.2 percent of the total population.

10/28/2005     NCES: Student report of Bullying
NCES: Student report of Bullying. Results from the 2001 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey

10/26/2005     Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP)
The purpose of this website is to provide county- and regional-level data on substance use, risk and protective factors, and prevention resources to aid in the planning of substance abuse prevention services across the State of Arkansas.

7/26/2005     Take A Stand. Lend A Hand. Stop Bullying Now! Campaign
No matter how you have been touched or impacted by bullying, you can make a valuable contribution to changing environments that are conducive to bullying and promoting healthier behaviors for young people. The following are some great examples of ways different groups of people can make such a contribution. If you represent a community-based group or coalition interested in helping to publicize and draw attention to our campaign in your area, but need a little help getting started, please see the Stop Bullying Now! Communications Kit. The Communications Kit contains brochures and posters that can be mass-produced and distributed in your area, as well as public service announcements that local print, radio, and television media can use.

7/25/2005     Bath School Disaster
A dynamite blast rocked the Bath Consolidated School in Bath Township, about 7 miles northeast of Lansing, Michigan on May 18, 1927. The bombings killed 45 people and injured 58, making it the worst school violence in U.S. history

6/14/2005     Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. Nearly 30,000 deaths a year, or 85 deaths a day, occur as a result of suicide.

5/9/2005     Select School Safety Enactments (1994-2004)
Legislative responses to school violence are multifaceted and involve several systems including education, juvenile justice, mental health and health. This compilation presents examples of recent state enactments and is not inclusive of all legislative actions.

1/28/2005     Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2004
Presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population. A joint effort by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics, this annual report examines crime occurring in school as well as on the way to and from school. It provides the most current detailed statistical information to inform the Nation on the nature of crime in schools.

1/28/2005     Toward Safe and Orderly Schools: The National Study of Delinquency Prevention in Schools
What are schools doing to prevent delinquency and promote school safety? This NIJ Research in Brief (NCJ 205005) presents findings from a national survey of elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Problem behavior is widespread and most common in urban areas and middle schools. Schools have adopted a large and diverse array of activities, curricular programs, and security measures, but many of these are unproven or poorly implemented. Key characteristics of successful programs and how schools can improve program quality and implementation are identified.

10/15/2004     Model SRO MOU - COPS Funded
Memorandum of Understanding for SRO between law enforcement agency and school district for funded COPS SRO.

10/15/2004     Model SRO MOU - Not COPS Funded
Memorandum of Understanding for SRO between law enforcement agency and school district for none COPS funded SRO.

10/11/2004     School Preparation to the Terrorist Threat
School Preparation to the Terrorist Threat