Continued healing requires addressing the aftermath of the crisis, including how to handle long-term mental health needs and the ongoing process of recovery. In Part Three, find information on handl...
Manage spontaneous memorials, which are one way that community members try to be a part of the healing. Often the site of the crisis — the school building or grounds, the roads near the school or a ...
The 3.2 million member NEA family’s thoughts and prayers are with those whom have been affected by this unspeakable tragedy. NEA HIN and NEA encourage you to talk with your students about the earthqua...
Understand the cycles of media response because the needs and desires of the media change as the situation evolves. For example: First hours of the crisis: The media will make a mad scramble for inf...
Thoroughly review your current plan to assess what’s working well, what needs to be improved and what has changed since the plan was first created. Assess changes in: School facilities and grounds A...
Schools are the safest places for children. The school is taking action to promote healing and safety. Parents can help their children heal. Parents have a role in communicating with their children ...
Develop a thoughtful process. Take time and allow time for grieving before deciding on a permanent memorial. Involve families, staff and students in deciding how best to remember the tragedy and its...
Long-term mental health needs Continue communications with affected members to determine what support is needed. As time passes, people have an unrealistic expectation that everything should be “back ...
The Bureau of Justice Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics annually creates a report on school safety. Findings in 2006 include: The rate of serious violent crime — rape, sexual a...