Proactive School Security And Emergency Preparedness Planning

Security expert Kenneth S. Trump outlines school security issues and provides nuts-and-bolts strategies for preventing violence and preparing for crises. Includes author's companion website.

Computer disc consists of chapters 14-16 and Appendix A of the book Making schools safe for students by Peter D. Baluvelt. Can be used to help create an emergency management plan for a school. Consists of four parts: explanation of elements of an emergency management plan; checklist for an emergency management assessment; scenarios with suggestions for handling each situation; sample emergency management plan documents that can be edited, printed and distributed.

Averting a School Crisis explains to its readers how to begin the school preparedness planning process for all the incidents your school can face.

When disaster strikes, school librarians can play a key role in keeping kids safe. This is the only book written specifically to provide school librarians with emergency preparedness and recovery tools as well as curricular tie-ins. No school is immune to disaster, whether in the form of a natural event like a tornado or a tragedy like the violence that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The key to minimizing injury or death in an emergency is preparedness—something the school librarian is uniquely positioned to lead. This must-have book will show you how to be proactive in getting your school ready for the worst. It provides comprehensive preparedness and recovery plans, check lists, and curricular recommendations on preparedness that can be tailored to your individual library and community. Covering natural disasters, human-made disasters, and school violence, the book shows you how to conduct drills, assess vulnerabilities and risk, communicate preparedness plans, and use bibliotherapy for disaster recovery. It also describes how your library can be a safe haven for students who feel disconnected, bullied, or otherwise disenfranchised. Although the book is primarily intended for school librarians, classroom teachers will also find many ideas here for helping students be better prepared for disasters, whatever their cause or severity.

This second edition textbook focuses on the duties of juvenile justice administrators, featuring more illustrations, examples of programs, and interviews of juvenile justice administrators. The edition is updated to address critical issues in the field, including: Recruitment Training and retention of juvenile justice personnel Reducing violence Providing security for youth housed in juvenile correctional facilities Diversion programs Viable community corrections programs Mass media and the community as it relates to juvenile justice administrators Divided into five distinct sections, this book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners studying or working with young offenders or juvenile justice administration.

An expert’s guide to creating safety in educational environments and responding correctly when the unthinkable happens In All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School Crises, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency—whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency. The techniques in this book are not just hypothetical. Chris Joffe has a substantive background in emergency and crisis response, and Joffe Emergency Services has been trusted to put preparedness plans into place across U.S. school districts, charter schools, private schools, and global companies. With this book, you’ll learn how to prioritize the health and safety of your students in a way that considers the unique attributes of your school or district. Follow a thoughtful but realistic approach to planning for and responding to emergency situations and recovering from crises Gain the micro-level tools and confidence to help your community stay safer, including emergency response techniques and leadership strategies Address environmental, social, and other barriers to school safety, in partnership with community stakeholders Learn communication strategies that you can use to teach others how to respond in times of crisis, without generating panic All Clear empowers district and school leaders, heads of school, and school security professionals—as well as teachers, parents, and other youth leaders—to create secure learning environments where students can feel safe.