NCJ Number
239899
Journal
Criminal Justice Studies Volume: 25 Issue: 1 Dated: March 2012 Pages: 41-65
Date Published
March 2012
Length
25 pages
Annotation
This article examines crisis preparedness models to address the challenges of school violence.
Abstract
Crisis situations in educational establishments may emerge along a continuum from natural disasters to man-made threats of criminality that include, school shootings, hostage taking, and terrorism threats. In any crisis, there is a cause, effect, and response in order that the status quo and normality are quickly restored. This paper examines a variety of crisis preparedness models to address the challenges presented and includes a discussion of underlying assumptions of safe planning, and essential components of a comprehensive crisis management plan. It is anticipated that any plan that the school will have implemented will have a problem-solving methodology to develop, implement, and evaluate practices and policies of crisis preparedness while maintaining an effective learning environment. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.