School Safety and Response Plan: Recovery

Recovery
What recovery efforts have been identified?   Group Icon

Collaborate with local and state health agencies to provide emergency services

Camden County Sheriff's Office
 
Camden County Emergency Management Agency

Camden County Department of Public Health

Department of Family and Children Services

Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Kingsland Police Department
                       
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Southeast Georgia Health System

St. Marys Police Department

Provide guidance for stakeholders regarding access to resources after a crisis event

Ensure the recovery components of school safety plans exist.

Collaborate with local and state health agencies to provide crisis counseling services

Camden Family Connections
Faith-based organizations 
Local mental health providers
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What key roles and resources are used during the recovery efforts? 

Crisis Counseling Response Manual

The Crisis Counseling Response Team Guide is a procedural summary for school personnel in the event of a staff or student death. The guide contains:
• Procedures for establishing a district and school based crisis team & roles for each member 
• Actions for annual review of team and roles
• A step by step guide for how to intervene from verification of death through the following day of school 
• Prepared statements for front office staff and teachers to foster a unified response
• Detailed checklists for each person on crisis counseling response team

Inter-agency communication, as well as instructions for informing staff, students, and parents

Crisis Counseling Response Teams

Crisis Counseling Response Teams have been created to respond to the death of a student or teacher during the school year. The teams are both school level and district level and are prepared for a quick and appropriate response to tragedy with the intention of assisting students and staff with their mental health needs. 

On-going provision of emotional support by Student Services Personnel

The Student Services Department will assist students with on-going needs post-incident to ensure a smooth transition to routine and to offer emotional support. Both school social workers and school counselors are trained to respond to these needs.