Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Addressing school violence, verbal/written threats

Intercept verbal or written threats of bodily harm:
* Student or staff: share threat directly with SRO/law enforcement and complete a police statement the same day.  Let law enforcement begin with a blank slate and use their expertise to initially address the situation…let law enforcement communicate with school "leaders".  (SRO: Student Resource Officer)

* If threatened or feel unsafe, complete and file a police statement ASAP.
   Keep the original copy: this will be needed if I petition the court for a Restraining Order.
*In a 3-ring notebook, record date, time, place, individuals present, conversation.  Keep a running journal of events (in plastic sleeves) to ensure accuracy.