For more information, see

Delgado’s Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Policy

 

 

 

 

POST-CRISIS INTERVENTION PROCEDURES

 

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Assess the situation to determine the need for post–crisis interventions for staff,

students and families.

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Provide post–crisis briefings for staff, students and families as appropriate.

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Re–establish College and classroom routine as quickly as possible.

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Consider interventions:

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Defusing – Provide defusing sessions for students and staff as quickly as

possible after the emergency.

Defusings are brief conversations with individuals or small groups held soon

after an incident to help people better understand and cope with the effects of

the incident.

Defusing should be conducted by trained individuals

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Debriefing – Conduct critical-incident stress debriefing (CISD) three to four

days after the emergency.

CISD is a formal group discussion designed to help people understand their

reactions to the stress of an event and to give referral information. It must be

modified for student’s developmental level.

CISD should only be

conducted by trained professionals.

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Counseling – Provide grief counseling.

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Provide on–going support as necessary for staff, students and families.

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Monitor and support staff.

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Provide ongoing opportunities for children to talk about their fears and

concerns. They may have more questions as time passes.

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Identify and monitor at–risk students.

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Provide individual crisis or grief counseling, if necessary.

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Conduct outreach to homes.

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Provide follow–up referral for assessment and treatment if necessary.

 

 

The college should identify a 24–hour contact person or agency responsible for

post-crisis assessment and interventions.

 

 

 

In the event of a tragic, highly publicized event, mental health professionals from

federal, state and non-government agencies may respond to offer post-crisis aid.

Effective coordination is critical. Consult with the Louisiana Community and Technical

College System Office for support, advice and assistance in coordinating the activities

of outside entities.