Resources

This report (PDF, 338 pages) describes efforts to review and assess the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV). The report recommends alternative approaches and design options for administering the survey to increase response rates. Learn more.  

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) highlights strategies and resources to enhance student and school safety through the use of reporting programs. The infographic includes specific actions K-12 schools and school districts can take to enable, improve, and sustain reporting systems and create an environment that empowers students to share concerns. Learn ...

This tip sheet helps child welfare agencies collaborate with community-based partners to assess agency services and prevention efforts, promote communication and information sharing across systems, increase understanding of the family’s needs, and provide better overall support to children and families. Learn more.  ...

The resource contains a series of lessons learned that highlight the fundamental insights and knowledge gained about child and youth engagement, with special attention to permanency decisions. The lessons include:   Authentic engagement of children and youth must be reimagined and clearly defined  Leaders set the tone for building relationships that drive authentic engagement of ...

This National Strategy is a bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. The National Strategy seeks to prevent suicide risk in the first place; identify and support people with increased risk through treatment and crisis intervention; ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This toolkit contains promotional materials to help spread awareness about the vital role mental health plays in well-being, promote acceptance and support of anyone living with a mental illness, and share key resources. Learn more. 

This resource (PDF, 4 pages) presents a list of questions for school leaders to consider and address as they establish school policies and cultures that are inclusive and supportive of LGBTQI+ students’ digital health, safety, and citizenship. Learn more (PDF, 4 pages). 

This report (PDF, 47 pages) presents findings from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), a study following a nationally representative sample of students who were in ninth grade in fall 2009 from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce. The report includes findings on these topics:  Secondary-to-postsecondary transition ...

This guide (PDF, 2 pages) provides resources, information, and quick tips for mental health practitioners working with youth in virtual settings. Learn more. 

“Take HEART" Awareness Week is May 6-10, 2024. This public awareness campaign promotes collaborations that support the mental health and well-being of everyone in the school building. School teams are invited to share daily calls to action, talking points, infographics, and additional resources to spread the word about the importance ...