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

Recent tragedies on college and university campuses have highlighted the need for more comprehensive crisis management in higher education. Written by seasoned crisis intervention and 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.

Spis treści:
Part One. Preparing for Crisis.
Chapter 1. Beyond the Emergency Drill.
Chapter 2. Boilerplate: The Basics of Crisis Intervention.
Chapter 3. Reality Check: Entry into the System.
Chapter 4. What You See Is What You Get – or Maybe  Not: Assessment of the System.
Chapter 5. Even the School Mascot Gets Trained.
Chapter 6. Herding Cats: Organization of a Crisis Response.
Chapter 7 Duller than dirt . . . More Valuable than Gold: Policies and Procedures.
Chapter 8. Damned if You Do and Dead if You Don′t: System Response to a Crisis.
Chapter 9. No Rest for the Weary: System Recovery in the Aftermath.
Part Two. Intervening with the Individual in Crisis.
Chapter 10. Not Buying a Pig in a Polk: Assessment of Individuals.
Chapter 11. Basic Training: De–escalation and Diffusion of a Person in Crisis.
Chapter 12. One Day at a Time: Individual Recovery in the Aftermath.
Chapter 13. Checking Out: Check Sheet Summary of What You Need to Go.