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Sen. Byrd's Resources for School Safety  - http://www.senate.gov/~byrd/schl-main.htm  School safety statistics, Internet links and legislative updates from the office of Sen. Robert Bryd (WV).  Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program  - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/  U.S. Dept. of Education program vehicle for reducing drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and violence through education and prevention activities in our nation's schools. Site has links to publications, model programs, research, and Internet resources related to the prevention of drug abuse and violence in schools.  Back to School Safety Tips  - http://www.nsc.org/mem/youth/8_school.htm  Safety tips for riding a bus, biking, walking or riding in a car. Learn the danger zones and how to arrive at school safely.  Zero Tolerance Expulsion Nightmares  - http://www.ztnightmares.com/  Spotlights the downside of the zero tolerance policy already implemented at many schools. Posts guidance for parents and students.  Yahoo! News on School Violence  - http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/fc/US/School_Violence/  News stories, magazine articles and message boards focusing on current and recent school violence issues.  Appropriate and Effective Use of Security Technologies in U.S. Schools  - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/178265.htm  This NIJ Research Report is based on a 7-year study of more than 100 schools and offers practical guidance on several aspects of security.  Coping with School Violence  - http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,3-2142,00.html  Articles and information from the Family Education Network.  School Violence and the Second Amendment  - http://www.biopoint.com/WebQuests/BA1/Welcome.html  Team concept scenario for students to examine the problem of school violence and make recommendations for ending school violence.  USSS - National Threat Assessment Center  - http://www.treas.gov/usss/ntac.htm  United States Secret Service - As part of its mission to provide leadership and guidance in the prevention of instances of targeted violence, the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) initiated a data-based research project to examine the incidents of school-based attacks.  The Appropriate and Effective Use of Security Technologies in U.S. Schools-A Guide for Schools and Law Enforcement Agencies  - http://www.ncjrs.org/school/home.html  National Institute of Justice Research Report. This document provides basic guidelines to law enforcement agencies and school administrators and encourages their collaboration as they decide what, if any, security technologies should be considered as they develop safe school strategies.  Safe School Model  - http://safeschoolmodel.org  Suggested method of how schools could become safer.  Safety at School  - http://www.psparents.net/StudentSafety.htm  Help for Parents addressing School Safety issues affecting Public School Students. Bullying, School Violence, Intervention, and Administrative Accountability when School Violence occurs.  Safe School Planning  - http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/schoolviolence/FS-SV09.html  The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) produced this quick set of facts.  Stopping School Violence  - http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=2088-6162  Resources from the National Crime Prevention Council include warning signs to look for, conflict management tips, and things everyone can do to help.  Committee for Children - Social Emotional Learning  - http://www.cfchildren.org/  A not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting social-emotional learning and the prevention of bullying, child abuse and youth violence through education.