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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
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
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: 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
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
Are Campuses Ready to Support Students in Distress?
Abstract: Between February 2012 and June 2017, Kognito surveyed 14,584 faculty and staff members and 51,294 undergraduate students in 100+ colleges and universities in the U.S. Participants were asked to complete the brief online survey as the first step in taking... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Assessing Food Insecurity on Campus
Abstract: Food insecurity has emerged as a leading public health concern in the United States because of the number of households experiencing food insecurity and its associated negative health consequences. Some researchers and policymakers have focused their... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Background Check Guide
Abstract: Background check companies investigate the background and history of individuals, and then compile easy-to-read reports. Background check companies can be used to come up with information about people including their criminal records, financial history... (read more)
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Bibliography of Suicide Prevention Research For Colleges And Universities
Abstract: This sheet lists survey results and studies relevant to different aspects of campus suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Campus mental health researchers, staff in campus counseling centers or health promotion offices, campus administrators,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Campus Climate Survey Validation Study Final Technical Report
Abstract: The White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault was established in January 2014. One of its primary goals is to provide institutions of higher education with tools that they can use to more effectively respond to and prevent rape and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Campus Law Enforcement, 2004-05
Abstract: The report compares law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses by number and type of employees, screening methods used for hiring officers, training and education requirements for officers, agency functions, types of equipment,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2008
Campus Law Enforcement, 2011-12
Abstract: This report compares campus law enforcement agencies serving public and private campuses, focusing primarily on 4-year colleges and universities enrolling 2,500 or more students. It examines the number and type of employees; agency functions; arrest... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: BJS_campus_LE_11-12.pdf
Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool
Abstract: This analysis cutting tool, provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) of the U.S. Department of Education, was designed to provide rapid customized reports for public inquiries relating to campus crime and fire data. The data are drawn from... (read more)
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Center for Collegiate Mental Health 2017 Annual Report
Abstract: The 2017 Annual Report summarizes data contributed to CCMH during the 2016-2017 academic year, closing on June 30, 2017. De-identified data were contributed by 147 college and university counseling centers, describing 161,014 unique college students... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
CollegeAIM: The College Alcohol Intervention Matrix
Abstract: CollegeAIM was developed by NIAAA to help college personnel choose among the many potential interventions to address harmful and underage college student drinking. The matrix-based tool, guide, website, and related resources are meant to be used in... (read more)
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Criminal Victimization, 2016
Abstract: The data in this report is from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), which collects information on nonfatal crimes against persons age 12 or older from a nationally representative sample of U.S. households. The... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Criminal Victimization, 2016: Revised
Abstract: Based on revised estimates from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), from 2015 to 2016, violent criminal victimizations increased against males and persons in their mid-20s to mid-30s. The Bureau of Justice Statistics released Criminal... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Defining and Improving Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks and Maturity Models in Institutions of Higher Education
Abstract: Findings and recommendations from a roundtable hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network® and the University of Oregon Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments
Publication Date: 2022
Early Intervention Systems for Law Enforcement Agencies: A Planning and Management Guide
Abstract: This publication explores the benefits and risks of Early Intervention Systems and discusses successful systems all over the country, focusing on large agencies.
Publication Date: 2003
Emergency Management: Federal Agencies Could Improve Dissemination of Resources to Colleges
Abstract: Colleges and other postsecondary schools must plan for various potential emergencies, ranging from natural disasters to violence. A number of federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
Abstract: In 2015, over 27 million people in the United States reported current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and over 66 million people (nearly a quarter of the adult and adolescent population) reported binge drinking in the past month.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health - Executive Summary
Abstract: This is the executive summary for the report, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. It includes the table of contents, a full summary of the report, a vision for the future, key findings, and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders
Abstract: These recommendations are the result of a Federal Interagency Working Group coordinated by the White House National Security Council. Stakeholder associations and organizations representing the medical, public health, law enforcement, Fire/EMS, and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Fentanyl: A Briefing Guide for First Responders
Abstract: In the last several years, U.S. Law Enforcement has seen a dramatic increase in the availability of dangerous synthetic opioids. A large majority of these synthetic opioids are structural derivatives of the synthetic drug fentanyl. Fentanyl is a... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Findings of the 2016 National Higher Education Emergency Management Program Needs Assessment
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In this webinar, Andre Le Duc presents the results of the 2016 National Higher Education Emergency Management...
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Guide to Social Media in Educational Environments
Abstract: The challenge for many is understanding what social media is and how it impacts safety in an educational setting. This guide intends to help those interested in the safety and security of a school district, college, or university with insight into the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Hate Crime Victimization, 2004-2015
Abstract: Findings in this special report are primarily from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), which has collected data on crimes motivated by hate since 2003. Hate crimes are violent or property crimes that the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Healthy Minds Network for Research on Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health (HMN)
Abstract: The Healthy Minds Network for Research on Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health (HMN) is dedicated to improving the mental and emotional well-being of young people by addressing the connection between their mental health and their health behaviors,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
Abstract: The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is a premier alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery resource for colleges and universities across the nation. It is the mission of the HECAOD, in... (read more)
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Hunger on Campus: The Challenge of Food Insecurity for College Students
Abstract: Food insecurity the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food is common at colleges and universities across the country, potentially undermining the educational success of untold thousands of students. Given its... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
File: Hunger_On_Campus.pdf
Insurance Claims Data and Mortality Rate for College Students Studying Abroad
Abstract: Education abroad and its professionals must maintain and continuously strive to improve student health and safety abroad. This can be achieved by offering high quality education abroad programs, providing training for education abroad professionals and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Intimate Partner Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements, Version 2.0
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem. In addition to the immediate impact, intimate partner violence has lifelong consequences. This document is intended for use by individuals and organizations interested in gathering... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Law Enforcement Benchmarking and Performance Analytics
Abstract: Data helps drive better, more informed decision making. With this in mind, the IACP and IACP Net have joined forces with support from the COPS Office to create the new Law Enforcement Benchmarking and Performance Analytics Portal. The Benchmark Portal... (read more)
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Making Prevention a Reality: Identifying, Assessing, and Managing the Threat of Targeted Attacks
Abstract: This guide is the culmination of nearly two years of work following a 2015 gathering of multidisciplinary experts and the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. The purpose of this gathering was to discuss solutions to reduce attacks such as mass shootings and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Mass Attacks in Public Spaces - 2017
Abstract: Between January and December 2017, 28 incidents of mass attacks, during which three or more persons were harmed, were carried out in public places within the United States. These acts violated the safety of the places we work, learn, shop, relax, and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Mass Murder with Firearms: Incidents and Victims, 1999-2013
Abstract: This report analyzes mass shootings for a 15-year period (1999-2013). CRS analysis of the FBI Supplementary Homicide Reports dataset and other research indicates that offenders committed at least 317 mass shootings, murdered 1,554 victims, and non-... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
National Higher Education Emergency Management Program Needs Assessment
Abstract: This report presents the results of a needs assessment of emergency management programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States. The findings are based on information collected from a survey of emergency management practitioners... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)
Abstract: At the core of the NLECTC System is the notion of "translational technology," or linking research with practice. As a program of the National Institute of Justice, the NLECTC System is the conduit between researchers and criminal justice professionals in... (read more)
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National Public Safety Partnership (PSP)
Abstract: The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) was established in June 2017 under the direction of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety. The PSP provides an... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Police Departments’ Use of the Lethality Assessment Program: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
Abstract: This quasi-experimental evaluation examined the effectiveness of the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), a collaboration between police and social service providers that aimed to decrease rates of repeat, severe, lethal and near-lethal domestic violence... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Police Use of Nonfatal Force, 2002-11
Abstract: This report examines the prevalence, circumstance, and characteristics of incidents in which police threatened or used nonfatal force and whether these factors varied across resident race and Hispanic origin. It also describes the type of force... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Preventing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence
Abstract: This special collection emphasizes collaborative and multi-level approaches to the prevention of and response to teen dating violence (TDV). It draws on the work of many organizations and organizes the resources on TDV prevention and responses by... (read more)
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Preventing Sexual Violence on College Campuses: Lessons from Research and Practice
Abstract: This document describes the best practices in developing, selecting, and implementing prevention strategies with the highest chance of successfully changing sexual violence in communities. A description of programs that work, programs that may work, and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Prior Knowledge of Potential School-Based Violence: Information Students Learn May Prevent a Targeted Attack
Abstract: This study aimed to further the prevention of targeted school-based attacks by exploring how students with prior knowledge of attacks made decisions regarding what steps, if any, to take after learning the information. The study also sought to identify... (read more)
Publication Date: 2008
Reducing Violent Crime in American Cities: An Opportunity to Lead
Abstract: Over the course of several months in 2016, the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the Police Foundation jointly examined federal law enforcement's role in addressing violent crime in major cities. The examination included input from local law... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Response to Victims of Crime Concepts and Issues Paper
Abstract: This paper is designed to accompany the Model Policy on Response to Victims of Crime established by the IACP National Law Enforcement Policy Center. It provides essential background material and supporting documentation on the developmental philosophy... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
Abstract: NREPP is a searchable online database of mental health and substance abuse interventions. All interventions in the registry have met NREPP's minimum requirements for review and have been independently assessed and rated for quality of research and... (read more)
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San Diego Police Department: Enhancing Cultures of Integrity Technical Assistance Guide
Abstract: An Early Intervention System is a system that statistically compares law enforcement employee performance against a range of numerical norms and helps assess which employee may need help with their personal or professional problems. In this guide, the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
Smart Policing Initiative (SPI)
Abstract: The Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) sponsored initiative that supports law enforcement agencies in building evidence-based, data-driven law enforcement tactics and strategies that are effective, efficient, and... (read more)
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