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U.S. Department of Education

ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED is committed to establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds; collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research; focusing national attention on key educational issues; and prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
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Action Guide for Emergency Management At Institutions of Higher Education

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Action Guide for Emergency Management At IHEs
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"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 Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2006). Each of these institutions has a commitment to ensure the safety and general welfare… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates

Publication Date: 2002
Abstract:
This publication is the product of an ongoing collaboration between the Secret Service and the Department of Education. The focus is on the use of the threat assessment process pioneered by the Secret Service as one component of the Department of Education's efforts to help schools across the nation reduce school violence and create safe climates. This guide sets forth a process for identifying,… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, active threat, behavioral threat assessment, strategies, threat assessment, violence prevention
Author(s):
United States Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Department of Education (ED)

The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting 2016 Edition

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
This handbook was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to present step-by-step procedures, examples, and references for higher education institutions to follow in meeting the campus safety and security requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This handbook replaces the 2011 version and includes information on how institutions can comply with the changes the Violence… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting 2016 Edition

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
This handbook was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to present step-by-step procedures, examples, and references for higher education institutions to follow in meeting the campus safety and security requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This handbook replaces the 2011 version and includes information on how institutions can comply with the changes the Violence… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting

Publication Date: 2011
Abstract:
This handbook contains ED guidance and was written to assist institutions, in a step-by-step and readable manner, in understanding and meeting the various Higher Education Act requirements. It is intended for use by postsecondary institutions as well as program reviewers who are responsible for evaluating an institution's compliance with the requirements. This is to ensure that everyone involved… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

The Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative: Implications for the Prevention of School Attacks in the U.S.

Publication Date: 2002
Abstract:
An extensive examination of 37 incidents of targeted school violence that occurred in the United States from December, 1974 through May, 2000.
Tag(s):
active threat, active shooter, prevention, targeted violence
Author(s):
United States Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Safe Lanes on Campus: A Guide for Preventing Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking

Publication Date: 2003
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This publication of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and funded by the U.S. Department of Education and NHTSA, is a response to requests from college and university administrators for guidance in preventing two of the most serious problems related to student alcohol consumption: (1) driving under the influence (DUI) and (2) alcohol use by students under the legal… (read more)
Tag(s):
impaired driving, underage drinking
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Prior Knowledge of Potential School-Based Violence: Information Students Learn May Prevent a Targeted Attack

Publication Date: 2008
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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 what might be done to encourage more students to share information they learn about potential targeted school-based violence with one or more… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, active threat, data and research, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), United States Secret Service (USSS)

Final Regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Amendments to the Clery Act

Publication Date: 2014
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On October 20, 2014, the Department of Education (ED) published the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act. The regulations expand rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The final regulations officially go into effect July 1, 2015 and ED has stated that institutions of higher… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, VAWA
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Final Regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Amendments to the Clery Act

Publication Date: 2014
Abstract:
On October 20, 2014, the Department of Education (ED) published the final regulations for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act. The regulations expand rights afforded to campus survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The final regulations officially go into effect July 1, 2015 and ED has stated that institutions of higher… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, VAWA
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Many transgender students (i.e., students whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth) report feeling unsafe and experiencing verbal and physical harassment or assault in school, and these students may perform worse academically when they are harassed. School administrators, educators, students, and parents are asking questions about how to support transgender… (read more)
Tag(s):
LGBTQ, safe learning, sexual assault, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Many transgender students (i.e., students whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth) report feeling unsafe and experiencing verbal and physical harassment or assault in school, and these students may perform worse academically when they are harassed. School administrators, educators, students, and parents are asking questions about how to support transgender… (read more)
Tag(s):
LGBTQ, safe learning, sexual assault, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of the VAWA Final Regulations

Publication Date: 2015
Abstract:
This letter summarizes the final regulations implementing major statutory changes to the Clery Act. The changes went into effect July 1, 2015, and apply to all institutions of higher education (IHEs). These are expected to be reflected in this year's Annual Security Reports (ASRs), which are due October 1, 2015.
Tag(s):
clery act, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of the VAWA Final Regulations

Publication Date: 2015
Abstract:
This letter summarizes the final regulations implementing major statutory changes to the Clery Act. The changes went into effect July 1, 2015, and apply to all institutions of higher education (IHEs). These are expected to be reflected in this year's Annual Security Reports (ASRs), which are due October 1, 2015.
Tag(s):
clery act, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Dear Colleague Letter (2014)

Publication Date: 2014
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This letter provides a reminder that charter schools are subject to the same Federal civil rights obligations as all other public schools, and highlights some of the legal requirements related to admissions, student discipline, students with disabilities, and English language learners.
Tag(s):
clery act, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2010
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 with higher education entities, both public and private. The guide may be used in a variety of ways: as a starting point in researching the… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management, threat assessment
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Dear Colleague Letter on Campus Policing (ED)

Publication Date: 2016
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To assist states, schools, and their law enforcement partners in assessing the proper role of school resource officers (SROs) and campus law enforcement professionals, both the Justice Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and the Education Department released letters to states and districts emphasizing the importance of well-designed SRO programs and calling on leaders of… (read more)
Tag(s):
law enforcement, public safety
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Campus Safety and Security Reporting Training

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Campus Safety and Security Reporting Training
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This newly revised online tutorial is an audio/visual companion to The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting. It is designed to be used after reading the handbook to help you apply the HEA safety- and security-related reporting requirements to your institution. Within the training you'll find examples, scenarios, questions and answers, and references to specific parts of the… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, training and technical assistance
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2010
Abstract:
This report provides an assessment of 272 incidents of violence that affected institutions of higher education (IHE) in the United States between 1909 and 2008. The report offers perspectives on key aspects of targeted violence at IHEs and provides a preliminary look at the scope of the issue. The researchers used open-source information to produce this report and as a result the observations and… (read more)
Tag(s):
active shooter, targeted violence
Author(s):
United States Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education

Publication Date: 2013
Abstract:
This guide provides recommendations in the development of plans to respond to an emergency and outlines how Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) can plan for preventing, protecting against, mitigating the impact of and recovering from emergencies. The guide translates lessons learned from the Administration's work on national preparedness to IHEs. The guide introduces new approaches to… (read more)
Tag(s):
behavioral threat assessment, emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, risk assessment and management, threat assessment
Author(s):
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)
Tag(s):
LGBTQ, safe learning, sexual assault, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

Dear Colleague Letter Transgender Students

Publication Date: 2016
Abstract:
Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)
Tag(s):
LGBTQ, safe learning, sexual assault, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship

Publication Date: 2013
Abstract:
The guide provides recommendations in the development of plans not only to respond to an emergency, but also outlines how organizations can plan for preventing, protecting against, mitigating the impact of and recovering from these emergencies. It translates lessons learned from the Administration's work on national preparedness to the school, IHE, and house of worship contexts, ensuring that… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, policy and plan development, prevention, risk assessment and management, strategies, threat assessment
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Educational Facilities Clearinghouse (EFC)

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Educational Facilities Clearinghouse (EFC)
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The priority of the EFC is to collect and disseminate research and other information on effective practices regarding the planning, design, financing, procurement, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of safe, healthy, and high-performing facilities for Pre-K through higher education in order to: help education stakeholders increase their use of education facilities to turn… (read more)
Tag(s):
emergency management and homeland security, grants and funding, health, physical security, risk assessment and management, threat assessment
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED), Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University

Intersection of Title IX and the Clery Act

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Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, FERPA, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Intersection of Title IX and the Clery Act

Publication Date:
Abstract:
Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, FERPA, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Intersection of Title IX and the Clery Act

Publication Date:
Abstract:
Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)
Tag(s):
clery act, FERPA, title ix
Author(s):
U.S. Department of Education (ED)