Creating safe, healthy environments that engage young people in pro-social development and support their academic achievement and well-being is a key area of our work.

You’ll find many of our staff collaborating with schools, communities, and policymakers on a variety of health, safety, and well-being issues — from assessing youth risk behavior and resilience, to improving school climate and family engagement in schools, to conducting research that contributes to preventing violence on campus.

Visit WestEd’s Health, Safety, & Well-Being web page to learn about our research, services, resources, events, and other news in this area of work.