Transcript UAA Care Team Presentation - University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage
Presentation for Governance Board
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Part One
An Introduction:
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University of Alaska Anchorage Behavioral Intervention Team
Dean of Students Office University of Alaska Anchorage
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Behavioral Intervention Teams Originated as a Response to Violence on Campus
(Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007) Since 1966, there have been 88 shooting deaths at various U.S. universities and college campuses In 2000 the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management was founded (NCHERM) In 2009 the National Association for Behavioral Intervention Teams Association was formed In 2010 UAA started formalizing the foundation for a Behavior intervention team—Using the Best Practice in the Field
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Elements of BIT Best Practices
Focus on student-based risks, as well as faculty and staff Integration with campus risk management programs and risk mitigation strategies Using formalized protocols of explicit engagement techniques and strategies Fostering a comprehensive reporting culture within the institution Training and educating the community identifying and reporting concerning behavior Comprehensive databases for longitudinal monitoring and identifying behavior patterns and trends; Record keeping and record management best practices Performing interventions and assessing for effectiveness Threat assessment w/in the BIT model- Using risk rubrics to classify threats Threat assessment tools — use, value and application Incorporating violence risk assessment as a team function
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Careteam's Focus
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SAFETY:
Individual Care—Reach out, Offer Solutions Community Safety—Solutions focus on the balance community needs De-escalate situations quickly
PREVENTION:
Address Underlying causes of concerning behavior Catch the problem before it becomes bigger Create a Bystander awareness vs. Big Brother Mentality
RESPONSE/RESULTS:
Increase Reports, Increase response Increase Response, Decrease escalating behaviors
“Carefrontation”
with lower risk cases = Prevention “Sense Something…Say Something...Do Something”
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Care Team Provides Prevention……
As One conduit through which to funnel concerns about students Encourages Anyone to Express a concern in the Spirit of community (Student, Staff, Faculty, Family, Community members) Intentionally cast a “wide net” (“Sense Something”) Involves a Response Team of Representatives from major campus resources Key idea: collaborative consultation/joint recommendations
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Three of 66 + Reasons Why Prevention is So Important
• Case Western Reserve University 2003, one person killed and 2 wounded • Virginia Tech 2007, 33 killed • Northern Illinois University 2008, 5 killed • Incidents are rare, but each occurrence has a wide ranging impact
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“Proactive Prevention”: Signposts and Leakage
( “engaged in some behavior prior to the incident that cause others concern or indicated a need for help” (Vossekuil et al, 2002, Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initative) “Nonviolent people do not 'snap' … Instead [they show] signposts along the way...A threat...brooding about frustration or disappointment, fantasies of destruction or revenge, in conversations, writing, drawing and other actions.” (www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/school-shooter) “Leakage can be a cry for help, a sign of inner conflict, or boasts that may look empty but actually express a serious threat [to self or others]. Leakage is considered to be one of the most important clues that may precede [a] ...violent act.” (www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/school-shooter)
Low Tolerance for Frustration - Poor Coping Skills Lack of Resiliency --- Narcissism.
Failed Love Relationships ----“injustice Collector”- Signs of Depression --- Lack of Empathy --- Alienation Dehumanizes Others --- Exaggerated Sense of Entitlement Attitude of superiority ---- Exaggerated Need for Attention -- Externalizes Blame --- Masks Low Self-Esteem Lack of Trust -- Anger Management Problems Intolerance --- Inappropriate Humor Seeks to Manipulate others Closed Social Group --- Change of Behavior - Unusual interest in Sensational violence Fascination with Violence-Filled Entertainment Rigid and opinionated --- Negative Role Models Behavior appears Relevant to Carry Out Threat
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Common Student Mental Health Issues
Depression Anxiety Suicide Ideation Alcohol Abuse Eating disorders Self Injury www.apa.org/about/gr/education/news/2011/college-campuses.aspx)
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The Careteam Meets for One Hour Each Week and makes recommendations to:
Dr. Dewain L Lee: Dean of Students
Team Members:
Dawn Dooley, Associate Dean; Chair of Careteam Michael Votava, Dir. Student Conduct & Ethical Development Rick Shell, Chief of Police Georgia DeKeyser, Dir. of Student Health & Counseling Center Ryan J. Henne, Director of Residence Life Lisa Terwilliger, Careteam Coordinator
Jessica Mason,
Counselor Liaison to the Faculty Sierra Mills: Student Success Counselor
Part Two
The Process:
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Referral Process
Begins with an Informal or Direct Written Report of concern about a particular student Informal Care Team inquiries can be made by: Call the following & Staff with Enter a Report Dean of Students office, 786-1214 Careteam office, 786-6065 in PSB 119 DOS Counselor, 786-6158 Email:
Direct Report
UAA Careteam Click this to submit an on-line report— that can be anonymous
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Careteam Process for a Report
Results:
FY 2010: Reports: 145 Follow Up: 219 FY 2012: Reports: 193 Follow Up: 386 UAA Careteam FY: 2011 Reports: 185 Follow Up: 313 FY 2013 Reports: 236 Follow Up: 504