At the Voice of the Youth Project, we work hard to spread awareness of school violence and ways of preventing violence before it’s too late. School safety is our utmost priority, and we hope every student experiences a healthy, supportive environment.

If you notice violence in a school or local community, please do not hesitate to tell a trusted adult, local administrator, or school police. In California, many school members are mandated reporters (including teacher, counselor, and more). If a mandated reporter suspects child abuse or neglect, they are legally required to report it to a local law enforcement agency or child welfare department, not just to the school administration.

Additionally, please feel free to email us: voiceoftheyouthproject@gmail.com. We are here to help.

We hope to create an environment where no one is afraid to speak out against violence. Please take action and take care.

California-Based School Safety & De-escalation Resources

Safe Schools Program – California Department of Education (CDE)
Resources to support school safety, climate, and crisis preparedness.
California Department of Education | Safe Schools

Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP)
Step-by-step guidance for creating and updating school safety plans.
California Department of Education | Comprehensive School Safety Plans

Violence Prevention Resources – CDE
Covers bullying, school violence, and teen dating abuse prevention.
California Department of Education | Violence Prevention

Youth Behavioral Health Training – Ed Code 49428.15
Training for staff to support students’ mental health and manage crises.
California Department of Education | Youth Behavioral Health Training

Project Cal-STOP
Violence prevention training funded by the Stop School Violence Act.
California Department of Education | Project Cal-STOP

Arts & Instructional Materials Block Grant
Includes PD funds for restorative justice and de-escalation practices.
California Department of Education | Budget Act 2022-2023

Bullying Prevention Training & Resources
Programs for school staff, students, and families to prevent bullying.
California Department of Education | Bullying Prevention Training & Resources

Child Abuse Prevention Training and Reporting
Training for mandated reporters and school personnel.
California Department of Education | Child Abuse Prevention

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Top National School Violence Prevention & De-escalation Programs

Sandy Hook Promise – “Know the Signs” Programs
Evidence-based programs like Say Something and Start With Hello help prevent school shootings and violence through peer reporting and social inclusion.
Sandy Hook Promise – Program Overview

NASP – School Violence Prevention Guidelines
Comprehensive national guidance for school administrators and crisis teams on threat assessment and violence prevention.
NASP – School Violence Prevention

Safe Communities Safe Schools Model – CU Boulder
Created after the Columbine tragedy, this framework uses research and team-based approaches to reduce school violence.
Bureau of Justice – Innovative Programs To Prevent School Violence

SchoolSafety.gov – Federal Resource Hub
A joint platform by multiple federal agencies offering toolkits, trainings, and funding for school safety nationwide.
SchoolSafety.gov

CDC – Youth Violence Prevention
CDC’s prevention strategies focused on addressing the root causes of youth violence through education and school culture.
CDC – Preventing Youth Violence

School Safety & Crisis Planning Toolkit – American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Guides for superintendents and school leaders on how to create a safe learning environment and respond to crises.
AASA School Safety and Crisis Planning Toolkit

U.S. Department of Justice – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Funding opportunity for improving security infrastructure and violence prevention in schools.
US DOJ – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)

Navigate360 – Threat Assessment & Case Management Tools
Offers software and training for behavioral threat assessment and crisis management used by districts nationwide.
How Two School Districts Are Transforming Violence Prevention