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When SHould I Report SOmething?
When SHould I Report SOmething?
It can be difficult to determine when help is needed. Here are some general guidelines for when a referral to CARE may be needed.
- If your efforts to manage a significant behavioral issue with another student has not resolved the issue.
- If the behavior is unusual or abnormal from what you know of the person.
- If you are concerned about the welfare of an individual, yourself, or others.
- If the individual’s behavior is starting to impact others' ability to be successful at Ridgevue.
- If you have referred an individual to CARE in the past and there seems to be no improvement or behavior seems to be worsening.
Tips for Recognizing Persons in Distress
Tips for Recognizing Persons in Distress
At one time or another everyone feels upset or distressed. However, there are four levels of concern which, when present over a period of time, suggest that the problems are greater than the "normal" ones. It is important to consider each type of behavior in context for the individual in question.
Four Levels of Concern
Four Levels of Concern
(and examples of each level)
(and examples of each level)
DISTRESSING
DISTRESSING
This behavior is conduct that distracts others in a manner that unreasonably interferes with typical operations of the school.
Characteristics include:
- Sleep disturbances (too much or too little)
- Dramatic weight fluctuations/changes in eating patterns
- Heightened emotional response (irritability, tearfulness)
- Change in personal hygiene
- Isolating from others
- Over dependence on others
Disturbing
Disturbing
This behavior may be a red flag of a potential threat to the safety of others.
Characteristics include:
- Dehumanization or objectification of others
- Lack of empathy
- Sense of entitlement
- Attitude of superiority
- Anger management problems
- Entertains themes of violence in all areas of life
- Broad-based feelings of persecution by others
- Blames others for problems in life
- Conspiracy and revenge themes
Disruptive
Disruptive
This behavior is conduct that distracts others in a manner that unreasonably interferes with typical operations of the school.
Characteristics include:
- Refusing to leave
- Throwing objects
- Verbally abuses or intimidates others
- Overly insistent of others time and attention
- Heightened anger or aggression
Dangerous
Dangerous
This behavior may be a red flag of a potential threat to the safety of others.
Characteristics include:
- Dehumanization or objectification of others
- Lack of empathy
- Sense of entitlement
- Attitude of superiority
- Anger management problems
- Entertains themes of violence in all areas of life
- Broad-based feelings of persecution by others
- Blames others for problems in life
- Conspiracy and revenge themes
If you are not sure about someone's well-being, submit a report; it's best to err on the side of caution. A Care Report will not get someone "in trouble".
If you are not sure about someone's well-being, submit a report; it's best to err on the side of caution. A Care Report will not get someone "in trouble".
After submitting a CARE concern, the forms below are optional and can help us more fully understand the situation:
After submitting a CARE concern, the forms below are optional and can help us more fully understand the situation:
- Pick the appropriate form
- Print it out
- Fill it out
- Bring it in or send it in to the RHS counselling office
CARE is not therapy or counseling so the rules of confidentiality that might apply to medical or mental health treatment are not the same. The case manager shares information about student behavior on a need-to-know basis. Students may be asked to sign a release of information.
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