This guide provides information on the best practices and evidence-based programs for promoting safety and preventing violence in school settings. The guide is breaking new ground by using lessons learned to identify and promote best practices for school safety. The guide prioritizes the programs and practices shown to be most effective based on research, making it both distinct from and a compliment to other school safety resources in Colorado

Preventing violence starts with solid systems at both the school and district level. The Manual begins by identifying the systems and policies required by state and federal law to help keep schools safe. Preventative systems range from adopting solid student conduct policies to having a designated threat assessment team.