CRISIS PREVENTION

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

1.  By what procedure can students let someone know if they
have concerns that another student might be troubled or
potentially dangerous to himself/herself or others?

We hope that students will come up with these points, but
if they do not, please remind them:

-NCSSM students are encouraged to talk to their
counselors, or any NCSSM adults, regarding concerns
about other students. The names of any reporting
students will be kept confidential.

-Time and time again in the aftermath of school
tragedies, guilt-ridden students are always
struggling with the feeling, "If only I had told
someone, this might have never happened."

2.  What are your thoughts regarding the tragedy that
occurred last Tuesday in Columbine High School in
Colorado?  How did it make you feel?

3.  How can the school respond to students who may feel
left out or troubled?  What can we do to make students
feel supported, included, and safe?

In this discussion, please make sure that students:

-Are aware that there is a Crisis Plan in place
which would allow faculty and staff to address the
needs of students in the time of a crisis.

-Share their suggestions or ideas of what they think
might need to be included in that plan.