Toward Successful School Crisis Intervention
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"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens."
—Sharon Roemer, Principal
Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA
"The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone."
—Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant
Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA
Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared.
Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises.
Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step–by–step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member—students, educators, and noninstructional staff—and offers:
- Illustrative vignettes with every chapter
- Helpful tips for team members
- Discussion questions to guide reflection and action
Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
- 1. The Responsibility for School Crisis Intervention: Whose Job Is This, Anyway?
- Who Should Provide Crisis Intervention?
- Reasons for Reluctance
- Eager to Help But Unprepared
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 2. Necessary Attributes and Abilities for Team Members: What Does It Take?
- Attributes for Handling a Crisis
- Abilities in Handling a Crisis
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 3. Training of School Crisis Intervention Team Members: Going to War Without a Weapon?
- When Training Is Inadequate
- How Are School Crisis Interventionists Prepared?
- Preservice Training
- Inservice Professional Development
- Tips for Training Inadequately Prepared School Crisis Intervention Teams
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Training
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 4. Logistical School Crisis Response: The Overlooked Intervention
- Organized Response Is the Difference Between Sucess and Failure
- Developing a Logistical Plan of Action
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 5. Determining the Impact of a Crisis: How Big Will the Bang Be?
- Looking Before You Leap
- Assessing Impact Variables
- Determining the Scope of the Crisis
- Awareness of the Number of Crises a School Has Suffered
- Availability of Support Staff
- Location and Time of the Crisis
- The Immediacy of the Crisis
- Identifying Who Has Been Affected by the Crisis
- Three Critical Questions to Address Impact Effectively
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 6. Non-School-Based Crisis Intervention Teams: Districts and Schools Working Together
- The Make Up of District-Level Teams
- Advantages and Disadvantages of District-Level Crisis Intervention Teams
- Three Guidelines for Non-School-Based/District Crisis Teams
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 7. Teachers: The Overlooked Interventionists
- What Prevents Teacher Involvement in Crisis Intervention?
- The Provision of In-Class Crisis Intervention
- The Case for Teachers as Crisis Interventionists
- Administrative Steps for Teacher Inclusion in Crisis Intervention Activities
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 8. Did We Forget Anyone? Addressing the Needs of Every Staff Member
- Why Faculty Members Don't Always Receive Support
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 9. Primary Prevention: Preparing for Crises Before They Happen
- The First Level of Intervention Is Prevention
- Why Don't Schools Usually Engage in Primary Prevention?
- The Benefits of Primary Prevention
- Misconceptions About a Preventive Approach
- Looking Forward
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
Conclusion
Conclusion
Resources
Resources
Common Questions and Helpful Answers About Group Counseling Sessions
Common Questions and Helpful Answers About Group Counseling Sessions
References
References
Additional materials
Description
"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens."
—Sharon Roemer, Principal
Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA
"The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone."
—Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant
Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA
Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared.
Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises.
Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step–by–step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member—students, educators, and noninstructional staff—and offers:
- Illustrative vignettes with every chapter
- Helpful tips for team members
- Discussion questions to guide reflection and action
Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
- 1. The Responsibility for School Crisis Intervention: Whose Job Is This, Anyway?
- Who Should Provide Crisis Intervention?
- Reasons for Reluctance
- Eager to Help But Unprepared
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 2. Necessary Attributes and Abilities for Team Members: What Does It Take?
- Attributes for Handling a Crisis
- Abilities in Handling a Crisis
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 3. Training of School Crisis Intervention Team Members: Going to War Without a Weapon?
- When Training Is Inadequate
- How Are School Crisis Interventionists Prepared?
- Preservice Training
- Inservice Professional Development
- Tips for Training Inadequately Prepared School Crisis Intervention Teams
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Training
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 4. Logistical School Crisis Response: The Overlooked Intervention
- Organized Response Is the Difference Between Sucess and Failure
- Developing a Logistical Plan of Action
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 5. Determining the Impact of a Crisis: How Big Will the Bang Be?
- Looking Before You Leap
- Assessing Impact Variables
- Determining the Scope of the Crisis
- Awareness of the Number of Crises a School Has Suffered
- Availability of Support Staff
- Location and Time of the Crisis
- The Immediacy of the Crisis
- Identifying Who Has Been Affected by the Crisis
- Three Critical Questions to Address Impact Effectively
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 6. Non-School-Based Crisis Intervention Teams: Districts and Schools Working Together
- The Make Up of District-Level Teams
- Advantages and Disadvantages of District-Level Crisis Intervention Teams
- Three Guidelines for Non-School-Based/District Crisis Teams
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 7. Teachers: The Overlooked Interventionists
- What Prevents Teacher Involvement in Crisis Intervention?
- The Provision of In-Class Crisis Intervention
- The Case for Teachers as Crisis Interventionists
- Administrative Steps for Teacher Inclusion in Crisis Intervention Activities
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 8. Did We Forget Anyone? Addressing the Needs of Every Staff Member
- Why Faculty Members Don't Always Receive Support
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 9. Primary Prevention: Preparing for Crises Before They Happen
- The First Level of Intervention Is Prevention
- Why Don't Schools Usually Engage in Primary Prevention?
- The Benefits of Primary Prevention
- Misconceptions About a Preventive Approach
- Looking Forward
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
Conclusion
Conclusion
Resources
Resources
Common Questions and Helpful Answers About Group Counseling Sessions
Common Questions and Helpful Answers About Group Counseling Sessions
References
References
Additional materials
Reviews
May 2007 | 128 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412948883 | $37.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412948876 | $69.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452293974 | $35.00 |
"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens."
—Sharon Roemer, Principal
Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA
"The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone."
—Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant
Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA
Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared.
Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises.
Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step–by–step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member—students, educators, and noninstructional staff—and offers:
- Illustrative vignettes with every chapter
- Helpful tips for team members
- Discussion questions to guide reflection and action
Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 1. The Responsibility for School Crisis Intervention: Whose Job Is This, Anyway?
- Who Should Provide Crisis Intervention?
- Reasons for Reluctance
- Eager to Help But Unprepared
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 2. Necessary Attributes and Abilities for Team Members: What Does It Take?
- Attributes for Handling a Crisis
- Abilities in Handling a Crisis
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 3. Training of School Crisis Intervention Team Members: Going to War Without a Weapon?
- When Training Is Inadequate
- How Are School Crisis Interventionists Prepared?
- Preservice Training
- Inservice Professional Development
- Tips for Training Inadequately Prepared School Crisis Intervention Teams
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Training
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 4. Logistical School Crisis Response: The Overlooked Intervention
- Organized Response Is the Difference Between Sucess and Failure
- Developing a Logistical Plan of Action
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 5. Determining the Impact of a Crisis: How Big Will the Bang Be?
- Looking Before You Leap
- Assessing Impact Variables
- Determining the Scope of the Crisis
- Awareness of the Number of Crises a School Has Suffered
- Availability of Support Staff
- Location and Time of the Crisis
- The Immediacy of the Crisis
- Identifying Who Has Been Affected by the Crisis
- Three Critical Questions to Address Impact Effectively
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 6. Non-School-Based Crisis Intervention Teams: Districts and Schools Working Together
- The Make Up of District-Level Teams
- Advantages and Disadvantages of District-Level Crisis Intervention Teams
- Three Guidelines for Non-School-Based/District Crisis Teams
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 7. Teachers: The Overlooked Interventionists
- What Prevents Teacher Involvement in Crisis Intervention?
- The Provision of In-Class Crisis Intervention
- The Case for Teachers as Crisis Interventionists
- Administrative Steps for Teacher Inclusion in Crisis Intervention Activities
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 8. Did We Forget Anyone? Addressing the Needs of Every Staff Member
- Why Faculty Members Don't Always Receive Support
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- 9. Primary Prevention: Preparing for Crises Before They Happen
- The First Level of Intervention Is Prevention
- Why Don't Schools Usually Engage in Primary Prevention?
- The Benefits of Primary Prevention
- Misconceptions About a Preventive Approach
- Looking Forward
- Helpful Tips
- Questions for Discussion
- Conclusion
- Resources
- Common Questions and Helpful Answers About Group Counseling Sessions
- References