Effective and safe schools are well prepared for any potential crisis or violent act.
Crisis response is an important component of a violence prevention and response plan.
Responding in the aftermath of tragedy. In addition to establishing a contingency plan, effective schools provide adequate preparation for their core violence prevention and response team. The team not only plans what to do when violence strikes, but it also ensures that staff and students know how to behave. Students and staff feel secure because there is a well-conceived plan and everyone understands what to do or whom to ask for instructions. As with other interventions, crisis intervention planning is built on a foundation that is safe and responsive to children.