Statement of Purpose
In the State of Missouri, accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death. The death of a student and/or faculty member, especially in these circumstances, creates a crisis situation for a school district. As schools are committed to providing for the emotional well-being of students, it is imperative that a plan and a crisis team be in place to provide support and a return to stability.
During a crisis, a team can further the emotional well-being of students in several ways:
The crisis team members work within the framework of that school’s crisis plan.
A crisis team member can serve as a consultant to an administrator or counselor, rather than having an entire team travel to the school.
A crisis team member can provide support to local staff members during and after a crisis.
It will be the goal of the crisis team to help schools return to stability/normal while caring for the emotional needs of the school community.
