This is Not a Firedrill Crisis Intervention and Prevention on College Campuses

by Myer, Rick A.; James, Richard K.; Moulton, Patrice

• ISBN13: 9780470458044
• ISBN10: 0470458046
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-06
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Recent tragedies on college and university campuses have highlighted the need for more comprehensive crisis management in higher education. Written by seasoned crisis intervention/prevention specialists, This is NOT a Firedrill is a practical guide to creating an effective college campus crisis management program. From weapons on campus to hurricanes, the authors address various crises and provide helpful resources to ensure leaders can take appropriate action to protect students, the college, and the environment. University administrators, faculty, and staff are provided with thought-provoking case examples and activities for reflection and practice.

Author Biography

Rick A. Myer, PhD, is a professor and Director of the Center for Crisis Intervention and Prevention at Duquesne University. He is a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience in crisis intervention and management. Richard K. James, PHD, is a Crader Professor of Education at the University of Memphis as well as a licensed psychologist, a licensed professional counselor, and a Nationally Certified School Counselor. He is one of the founders of a crisis intervention prototype used to train police officers across the United States and internationally. Patrice Moulton, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Northwestern State University Louisiana. She is the author of several books on crisis intervention.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Dedication

Or A Tornado or Earthquake Drill

A Brief History Of Crisis

Intervention History of Crisis on College Campuses

The Contemporary College Scene

Summary

References

Boiler Plate: The Basics of Crisis Intervention

Transcrisis States Universality and Idiosyncrasy

Theories of Crisis and Crisis

Intervention Applied Crisis

Domains Crisis

Intervention Models

Universal Versus a Focused View of Diversity/Multiculturalism

Culturally Biased Assumptions

The Environment's Impact on Cultural Development

Culturally Effective Helping

Summary

References

Herding Cats: Organizing A Crisis Response

Crisis Planning Primer: Common Terms

Current State of Crisis

Management Planning in Higher Education

Building Blocks for Crisis Management Plans

Three C's of Crisis Management Planning

Summary

References

Duller Than Dirt…More Valuable Than Gold: Policies and Procedures

Policy Development Drafting

Policy Review of Policy Drafts

Basic Risk Management Recommendations

Summary

References

Sample Threats Policy

The Best of Times and The Worst of Times: The Tale of Two Laws

Tarasoff and Its Impact on Policy Virginia

Tech Inspector

General Report: Going Beyond Tarasoff

Virginia Tech Counseling Center

Actions Taken Virginia

Tech Follow-Up System

Summary

References

Reality Check: Entry Into The System

Consulting Practice Case Study: Explosion at Central University

Summary

References

Case Study: Crisis at Central University

Case Study: Crisis at Central University

Case Study: Crisis at Central University

What You See is What You Get….or Maybe Not: Assessment of The System

Chronosystem System

Organizational Factors Affected by a Crisis

Timeline for Assessment

Assessment Procedures

Methods for Assessment

Summary

References

No Rest for The Weary: System Recovery After A Crisis

Eight Step Model for Organizations

Using the Eight Step Model

Nine Intervention Strategies

Summary

References

Not Buying A Pig in A Poke

Understanding Threats

Triage Assessment

Scale for Students in Learning Environments (TASSLE)

Threat Assessment Teams

Summary

References

Basic Training

The Eight Step

Model of Crisis

Intervention in College Environments (Individuals)

Moving on the Directive, Collaborative, Nondirective

Continuum Tools of the Trade Don'ts Basic Strategies of Crisis

Intervention Listening and Responding in Crisis

Intervention Facilitative Listening in Crisis

Intervention Acting in Crisis

Intervention: Staying Safe

Stages of Intervention

Rules of the Road

Summary

References

One Day at A Time: Survivorship In The Aftermath

Survivorship Remembrance

Services Memorials

Survivor Recovery

Summary

References

Leadership Checklist: Preparing Your Campus for Crisis

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