21st CCLC Century Community Learning Centers NTAC National Technical Assistance Center -
Asset-Based Approaches to Community Violence Prevention and Intervention Series
The 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) team presents a six-part webinar series designed to equip OST professionals with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to address community violence and create safer, more supportive environments for youth and families.
Introduction to Community Violence Prevention and Intervention: Strategies and TA Center Resources for OST Professionals
Event Date: November 19, 2024
Explore how 21st CCLC programs can empower youth and families to thrive by fostering resilience and creating supportive environments. Discover actionable strategies for building partnerships with community-based, faith-based, and juvenile justice organizations to promote safety, prevent violence, and strengthen emergency preparedness.
Resources
Strengthening Community Safety Through Proactive Planning and Partnerships
Event Date: January 25, 2025
Learn about proactive safety planning and strategies for 21st CCLC programs. Explore tools for asset mapping; practical safety planning resources; and ways to engage community partners, including law enforcement, youth organizations, and families. Experts from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) TA Center share strategies and resources programs can use to enhance safety and strengthen partnerships through effective prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.
Resources
Integrating Comprehensive Safety Planning in OST Programs
Event Date: July 31, 2025
Learn about prevention and preparedness strategies for out-of-school time (OST) programs by observing a scenario-based tabletop exercise. Explore ways to identify risks, establish protocols, and integrate safety planning into program structures to mitigate potential threats before they escalate. Experts from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) TA Center provide guidance on developing emergency operations plans (EOPs), strengthening communication strategies, and building partnerships with the school community to enhance program-wide readiness. They also share two free tools: SITE ASSESS (a mobile app to assess preparedness) and EOP ASSIST (an EOP generator).
Resources
This resource was developed by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC),funded under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) and administered by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. underCooperativeAgreementNo. 287E230009 with the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Department or the federal government. The 21st CCLC NTAC project officers are Dr. La' Shawndra Scroggins and Ms. Andrea Jackson.
