In the event of any crisis - international, national, local, or at Jesuit - Jesuit immediately puts the predetermined crisis management team in motion. This team meets regularly and is prepared to implement emergency and crisis plans at any point in the year. The core team includes the president, the principal, the administrative team, and members of the counseling department. In addition, support staff gathers to handle the clerical and staff details of the plans, i.e. announcements, ministry, social media, phone information, food, media contact, and other supportive measures.
- Communications are sent to the broader community as soon as possible.
- Additional resources with regard to grief, dealing with loss, and other appropriate mental health topics are sent to parents for support outside of school hours.
- Administration and counselors meet with students and faculty.
- Spaces are provided on campus for students and faculty in need of additional assistance, both in small group and individual basis.
- Counselors available to students.
- Rooms and common areas provided for small groups if necessary
- Of the three methods of intervention, school selects the best format or combination:
- Assembly Groups
- Individual Counseling
- Pastoral care available from the Jesuits and Campus Ministry
- Additional outside counselors and therapists on campus are made available to students and faculty during school hours following a crisis.
- Faculty and staff are equipped with additional resources for student outreach and ongoing support.
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