Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools

Thanks to a collaborative effort with many education, law enforcement, juvenile justice, mental health and other social services, a report from the Department of Education and Department of Justice stands as a classic document to benefit students, staff and community.

Early Warning Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools establishes guiding principles which includes:

• Establish caring and supportive relationship with children and youth
• Get to know needs, feelings, attitudes and behavior patterns of students
• Do no harm: signs should not be used as a rationale to isolate, exclude or punish a child
• Understand violence and aggression within a context
• Avoid stereotyping
• View warning signs within a developmental context
• Understand that children typically exhibit multiple warning signs

The report continues with early warning sign recognition, imminent warning signs, a plan of action and prevention and intervention strategies. It is highly recommended for all educators and professionals involved with youth development.

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http://cecp.air.org/guide/guide.pdf