Transcript Crisis Response Training

Crisis Response
Child Abuse Considerations
March 19, 2013
Kevin R. Gogin, MFT
School Health Programs
Crisis Response Training
Goals:
 Increase knowledge of Crisis Response
 Increase understanding of SFUSD Crisis Response
Manual
 Increase knowledge of available resources
 Increase school site capacity to respond to a crisis
School Crisis
A reaction to or perception of an
event which causes psychological
trauma to students and/or staff
and requires immediate action
because of disruption to the
education process.
Crisis Response I
Intervention to restore a school and
community to base line functioning
and to help prevent or minimize
damaging psychological results
following a crisis situation.
Crisis Response II
Helping students and staff return to
previous emotional equilibrium.
If ignored, some emotional responses may
become internalized and exhibit themselves
in unusual behaviors.
School Crisis Response Team
Who is on the school team?
What are the possible CRT roles?
 Team Leader
 Media Contact Person
 Debriefing Lead
 Parents/Caregivers/Community Lead
 Building/Grounds Lead
Crisis Response Manual (CRM)
 Where is the school CRM?
 Who is responsible for the CRM?
 CRM Table of Contents
A.
General Overview
B.
Crisis Response Team
C.
Death, Dying and Loss
D.
Assault/Harassment
E.
Suicide
F.
Physical Disaster
G.
Classroom or After-School Support Activities
H.
School Site Professional Development
I.
Resources
Crisis Response Checklist
Some possible responses to a crisis
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Call Police: 911.
Verify the facts regarding the crisis.
Notify appropriate Instructional Support and Operations Office.
Contact Office.
Contact Office of Public Engagement if necessary.
Convene School Site Crisis Response Team and review duties.
Prepare formal statement to inform faculty/staff.
Convene emergency Staff Meeting to inform faculty, counselors,
building support staff. Review and distribute Debrief Exercise and
Information Sheet to teachers.
• Prepare formal statement for students (NEVER announce a crisis over
the Intercom System or at a school assembly).
• Distribute Community Resources Lists as needed.
• Etc., Etc.
Review checklist in manual.
What is the Process?
 Work with administration to facilitate a
smooth response to the crisis situation
 Assist in developing the plan to inform
the school community
 Inform teachers and staff
Informing Students
 Help construct the Classroom Crisis Response
Discussion:
Letter format, with discussion to follow in
classroom settings. All classes implement the
plan at the same time.
 Assist with notifying parents/caregivers
 This may entail a parent meeting
 Always send a letter home as soon as possible
Informing the Community
 Always inform as soon as possible:
Clarify “need to know” versus “want to
know” information
 Tell the truth
 What to do when limits are placed on
sharing information
Accessing Outside Assistance
 You are the expert in crisis response at your
site.
 There may be occasions when outside assistance
is helpful.
 Call 242-2615, ask for the NOD
Key Concepts in Crisis Response
 Crisis Response is not psychotherapy
 Crisis Response is a structured discussion of a
traumatic event
 Model Calm and Optimistic Behavior
 Goals:
 Mitigate the impact
 Assist to return to previous state of functioning
 Provide comfort
 Provide resources
Crisis Response Resources
Site Resources:
• Wellness Program
• LSP
• School Counselors
• Community Based Organizations
• School Nurse
• Parent Liaison
• Interns
For Technical Assistance:
• Crisis Response Manual
• Nurse of the Day (School Health Programs Department)
• Child Crisis Services via nurse of the day or SHPD
Child Abuse Considerations
Child Abuse Reporting
 Who Is A Mandated Reporter?
 All SFUSD employees are mandated reporters of
child abuse/neglect. Anyone who has reason to
suspect child abuse or neglect is responsible for
making a report to Children’s Emergency Services
(CES), also known as Child Protective Services (CPS),
as soon as possible. The duty of the mandated
reporter is to report suspected child abuse, not to
investigate.
Child Abuse Reporting
 What is Child Abuse?
 California Child Abuse Reporting Law (Penal Code
11165 and 11166) states that when the victim is a
person under the age of 18, the following types of
abuse must be reported by all legally mandated
reporters:
Child Abuse Reporting
Physical Abuse:
 Any act which results in “a physical injury which is
inflicted by other than accidental means” (Penal
Code, II 165.6). Willful cruelty, unjustified
punishment, and discipline which is excessive or a
result of uncontrolled anger are also reportable.
Child Abuse Reporting
 Sexual Abuse:
 A sexual assault or sexual exploitation of a person
under 18
 Neglect:
 Consists of a parent’s or caretaker’s refusal or
inability to provide food, shelter, clothing,
adequate supervision, or medical care—“acts
which harm or threaten to harm the child’s health
or welfare” (Penal Code 11 165.2)
Child Abuse Reporting
 How to report:
 Any employee who has reasonable suspicion that a
child is being abused must call the CES/CPS reporting
line.
 A Verbal report should be made by calling:
(415) 558-2650 or (800) 856-5553
 A Written report, using “Suspected Child Abuse
Report” form (SS8572-11166PC), must be submitted
within 36 hours of the verbal report.
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