• ISBN / UPC:1570352186
• Item #:20757
• Grade Level:K - 12

Description:

Violence in our schools has left many educators at a loss for how to respond. In this resource, real-life case studies from two school shootings illustrate the actions to take during crisis situations including shootings, fights, bomb threats, suicides, accidental deaths, gang-related violence, and other tragedies.

• ISBN / UPC:1570352690
• Item #:20773
• Grade Level:K - 12

Description:

From the first moments following a crisis to the aftermath, this handbook's easy-to-use checklists detail what you need to know, what you need to do, and who should do it. Whether or not your school already has a crisis response plan in place, this reference helps guarantee that everyone will be on the same page.

• ISBN / UPC:410891905207
• Item #:20781
• Grade Level:K - 12

Description:

Drawn from the firsthand experiences of those working in crisis intervention, Coping with Crisis: Lessons Learned details the steps to take within an hour of an incident as well as in the days, weeks, and months to follow. Real-life case studies from two school shootings illustrate the necessary actions to take, not only in a shooting incident, but also in the case of any other tragedies including fights, bomb threats, and accidental deaths. Step-by-step guidelines help you create an effective response plan and prepare you to better:

• Aid students, families, school staff, and community members
• Manage immediate and long-term effects of a crisis
• Handle typical reactions to crisis, trauma, and grief
• Use a proven model to help people process their crisis reactions and begin emotional recovery

Your crisis response team members will all want their own copy of this handbook to effectively guide them through any type of school crisis. Coping With Crisis: A Quick Reference will prove invaluable on the scene of a crisis, when response time is crucial and your team's quick reactions may save precious lives. Step-by-step instructions cover such topics as:

• Forming an impromptu crisis-response team
• Securing the crime scene and containing the media
• Communicating with parents and other family members
• Holding a family/community meeting
• Preparing for a press conference
• Dealing with liability and litigation issues

The Coping with Crises Set includes one copy of Lessons Learned and seven copies of A Quick Reference.