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School Crisis Planning

  • What constitutes a "safe school" - what should parents look for?
  • How can parents talk with school officials about safety concerns?
  • How can school counselors, pediatricians, family practitioners, and psychologists play a role in keeping students safe?

Children and Relationships

  • How can adults talk with children about school violence?
  • What are the early warning signs of troubled or violence-prone students?
  • What steps to take when you recognize potentially dangerous situations?

Secondary Victims

  • How do the families cope with this kind of tragedy?
  • How do you recognize secondary victims?
  • Where can secondary victims turn?

Community Relationships

  • How can community health organizations, and faith communities be a resource for safe schools?
  • What is RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)? And how can it help?
  • What types of safe and healthy alternatives to violence are available to youth

Seniors in Schools

  • How to create school based programs for seniors to share their life experiences
  • How can a district establish a senior citizen mentorship program in every school
  • How to train seniors and retired volunteers to tutor and assist children
  • How to establish for at risk children on going relationships with caring adults

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