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1 is 2 Many: Twenty Years Fighting Violence Against Women and Girls
Abstract: This report opens with a brief summary of how VAWA has helped to change America. It also discusses the many ways in which VAWA has increased accountability and access to services, and has reached underserved communities. The appendix provides details... (read more)
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10 Facts Law Enforcement Needs to Know When Serving & Protecting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Abstract: The Arc is a national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. They encompass all ages and more than 100 different diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
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2011 Electronic Control Weapon Guidelines
Abstract: The 2011 Electronic Control Weapon Guidelines is based on information gathered from workshops, interviews, and a national survey that examined the use of Electronic Control Weapons (ECW). In August 2010, an executive session comprising police, medical,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action
Abstract: The 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (the National Strategy) is the result of a joint effort by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The National Strategy is a call to action that is... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
2015 Campus Safety Survey Results
Abstract: Throughout April and May of 2015, Margolis Healy, with input from the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), developed and administered an anonymous, online survey regarding the state of campus safety. This was a re-launch of an annual campus... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
2018 DRU Summit Findings
Abstract: 2018 National DRU Network Summit: Findings from a roundtable discussion.
Publication Date: 2018
2022 DRU National Higher Education Program Survey Results
Abstract: Results from the 2022 Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network members survey of institutions of higher education.
Publication Date: 2022
2023 DRU National Summit White Paper
Abstract: Findings and insights from a networking and educational event hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network and the University of Oregon.
Publication Date: 06/28/2023
32 National Campus Safety Initiative (32 NCSI™)
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32 National Campus Safety Initiative™ (32 NCSI™) is a program offered through a partnership between NASPA and the VTV Family Outreach Foundation that empowers college and university campus communities to make more informed decisions about campus...
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A Bowling Green Legacy: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Communities
Abstract: In the wake of increasing racial tensions and intolerance at college campuses across the country, building trust between law enforcement and community members is as vital as ever. The Not In Our Town short film,A Bowling Green Legacy, shows how... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
A Comprehensive Technical Package for the Prevention of Youth Violence and Associated Risk Behavior
Abstract: "This technical package represents a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to help communities and states sharpen their focus on prevention activities with the greatest potential to prevent youth violence and its consequences.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
A Guide for Enforcing Impaired Driving Laws for Youth
Abstract: Published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this guide provides information on enforcement strategies to reduce impaired driving among youth. This guide may be used to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
A Guide for Local Impaired-Driving Task Forces Volume I: Final Report
Abstract: The purpose of this two-volume guide is to assist officials and members of the public interested in establishing an impaired-driving task force at a local or regional level or who are exploring ways to improve their current task forces. Volume I is based... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
A Guide for Local Impaired-Driving Task Forces Volume II: Local Task Force Case Studies
Abstract: The purpose of this guide is to assist officials and members of the public interested in establishing an impaired-driving task force at a local or regional level (city, county, or region, not statewide) or who are exploring ways to improve their current... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
A Guidebook for Less lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions
Abstract: This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational needs. It is segregated into six self-contained chapters... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
A Handbook for Public Safety Officials: Developing the Policy, Technology and Operational Strategies Needed for a Future-Proof Body Camera Program
Abstract: This handbook focuses on the interplay of body camera policies with technology and operational strategies and will help law enforcement adopt the right policy and technology for a long-term camera initiative. It highlights key planning questions and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
A Market Survey on Body Worn Camera Technologies
Abstract: "The National Institutes of Justice (NIJ) sought to collect information on existing body-worn camera (BWC) technologies. This paper provides the methodology for developing the market survey and results from the market survey. From this market survey, the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
A National Conversation on Police and Community Interactions on HBCU Campuses
Abstract: "In July 2016, President Obama held a town hall meeting to discuss race and policing in the U.S. The meeting recognized that the national climate surrounding police shootings involving people of color and the retaliation against law enforcement had... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
A Paradigm Shift: The Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI)
Abstract: This webinar reviews current forensic psycho-physiological knowledge and practices, comparing what we think we know with new and exciting research and ideas for what we could do. Using the forensic experiential trauma interview (FETI) approach, we can... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
A Primer on Body Worn Camera Technologies
Abstract: This report provides background context for body-worn cameras (BWCs); methodology for developing the market survey; compiled results from the market survey; and a summary of the information found in ... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
A Primer on Body-Worn Cameras for Law Enforcement
Abstract: Developed by the NIJ-funded NLECTC Sensor, Surveillance and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence, A Primer on Body-Worn Cameras for Law Enforcement provides an introduction to body-worn camera systems. The 2012 report discusses the functions and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
A Prioritized Research Agenda for Suicide Prevention: An Action Plan to Save Lives
Abstract: The Research Prioritization Task Force (RPTF) was created to develop a research agenda which, if fully implemented, would provide multiple, research-informed approaches that will lead to a reduction in suicide attempts and deaths. This agenda will... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
A Strategic Primer on College Student Mental Health
Abstract: This report is the product of a year-long partnership between NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the American Council on Education, and the American Psychological Association focusing on student mental health issues. Responding in... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013
Abstract: In 2014, the FBI initiated a study of active shooter incidents with the goal to provide federal, state, and local law enforcement with data so they can better understand how to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these incidents. As a... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States Between 2000 and 2013
Abstract: The FBI's objective for this initiative was to examine specific behaviors that may precede an attack and which might be useful in identifying, assessing, and managing those who may be on a pathway to deadly violence. By articulating the concrete,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
AAU Campus Activities Report: Combating Sexual Assault and Misconduct
Abstract: This project was developed to understand what efforts and initiatives AAU member universities have undertaken to prevent and address sexual assault and misconduct. The report follows up on the landmark survey AAU conducted among more than 150,000... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Achieving Excellence: Model Standards for Serving Victims & Survivors of Crime
Abstract: This e-publication provides guidelines and suggestions to help victim service practitioners and program administrators improve the quality and consistency of their response to crime victims. The e-publication provides access to program standards,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Acquaintance Rape of College Students
Abstract: This guide describes the problem of acquaintance rape of college students, addressing its scope, causes, and contributing factors; methods for analyzing it on a particular campus; tested responses; and measures for assessing response effectiveness. With... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Across the Universe? A Comparative Analysis of Violent Behavior and Radicalization Across Three Offender Types with Implications for Criminal Justice Training and Education
Abstract: This report examined whether any differences exist between lone actor terrorists and mass murderers. Using a series of bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses, researchers compared demographic, psychological and offense-related behavioral... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Action Guide for Emergency Management At Institutions of Higher Education
Abstract: "There are over 4,000 two-and four-year public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States totaling over 15 million students and several million staff, faculty, and visitors (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for... (read more)
Publication Date: 06/01/2009
Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education
Abstract: This guide has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management. It is intended for community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, graduate schools, and research institutions associated... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
Active Shooter Awareness Guidance
Abstract: Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Active Shooter Event: Quick Reference Guide
Abstract: An active shooter is an individual who is engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. This is a quick... (read more)
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Active Shooter Incidents
Abstract: The FBI provides operational, behaviorally-based threat assessment and threat management services to help detect and prevent acts of targeted violence, helping academic, mental health, business, community, law enforcement, and government entities... (read more)
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Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2014 and 2015
Abstract: This is an addendum to the FBI's study of active shooter incidents from 2000 to 2013. An analysis of 2014 and 2015 active shooter incidents has identified 20 incidents in each of the years. The methodology to identify incidents is the same as articulated... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Active Shooter Poster
Abstract: How to respond when an active shooter is in your vicinity.
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Active Shooter/Hostile Event (ASHE) Guide
Abstract: The foundation of any Active Shooter/Hostile Event (ASHE) program is a comprehensive plan. A comprehensive ASHE plan provides a framework for developing and implementing specific procedures including training and exercising your capability, equipping... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Active Shooter: How to Respond
Abstract: How to respond when an active shooter is in your vicinity.
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Active Shooter: Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In its definition, DHS notes that, in most cases, active shooters use firearms... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
Active Threat Response Training Resources
Abstract: Given the increasing number and consistency of active shooter incidents, thousands of first responders, including police/law enforcement, campus public safety officials, and security officers, have undertaken active shooter or active threat trainings.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Adding International Incidents to Your Campus All-Hazard Emergency Response Plans
Abstract: In this webinar, Pascal Schuback, former Global Emergency Manager at the University of Washington and Director at Humanitarian Toolbox, presents essential elements needed to expand your campus all-hazard emergency response plan to include international... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and Higher Education Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
Abstract: Students or staff with access and functional needs (AFN) are those who need accommodations and modifications due to a temporary or permanent condition that limits their ability to take some actions in the event of an emergency. An access or a functional... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Addressing Alcohol's Role in Campus Sexual Assault: A Toolkit by and for Prevention Specialists
Abstract: Alcohol use plays a role in 50-70% of campus sexual assaults, which has generated heightened consideration of the intersections of sexual assault and alcohol use on campus. Existing research and guidance from various organizations stress the importance... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Addressing Housing Insecurity and Living Costs in Higher Education: A Guidebook for Colleges and Universities
Abstract: This Guidebook reviews and explains strategies that institutions of higher education may consider to support their students with housing insecurity and other living costs, as well as examples of these strategies implementation. In the introduction, the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Addressing Sexual and Relationship Violence: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Abstract: The development of effective prevention programming and comprehensive response to sexual and relationship violence requires a university-wide commitment to the values of trauma-informed practice, as well as a commitment to institution-wide use of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Addressing Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence: Athletics’ Role in Support of Healthy and Safe Campuses
Abstract: This report from the NCAA presents findings from an executive committee appointed to explore the issue of sexual assault and interpersonal violence on campus and how it relates to athletic programs. This guide is a general introduction to the problems... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Addressing Sexual Assault While Abroad
Abstract: Students, families, and study abroad program directors should be well-versed on the resources available both domestically and abroad following an incident like sexual assault. This document offers detailed information on travel preparation, those at risk... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement: Executive Guide
Abstract: This guide has been created to promote an understanding of the complexities of sexual offense and misconduct cases involving officers and to encourage the proactive adoption of policy and prevention efforts within law enforcement agencies. Leaders must... (read more)
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Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment
Abstract: A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) that provides a best-practice guideline for the treatment of substance abuse disorders. The recommendations contained in each TIP are grounded in an evidence base. Evidence includes scientific research findings and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2009
Adult Sexual Assault: A Trauma Informed Approach
Abstract: This training video was designed so that it can be used in a brief in-service training or two short training sessions as part of roll call or shift change briefings at your agency. The training provides an overview of how trauma impacts victims and how... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014