Dr. Nancy Blackwelder There are two kinds of Administrators. Those who have had a crisis.... And those who will.

De-escalating Violent Behavior
(2 hours)

Today, the possibility that a disagreement among students will be settled with some type
of weapon other than with an old fashioned fist fight has increased significantly.

Crime Analysis

• Location of School Violence
• Youth Risk Behavior Survey
• Factors Contributing to School Violence
• Parenting Practices
• Peer Pressure

Crisis Intervention

• Crisis Development – Staff Attitudes
• Non-Verbal Behavior
• Para-Verbal Behavior
• Verbal Escalation Continuum

Who is Responsible for School Safety?

• What Should School Administration Do?
• What Should Teachers, Bus Drivers, Support Staff Do?
• What Should Parents Do?
• What Should Students Do?

Early Warning Signs

• Warning Signs of Aggression
• Responsibilities for Maintaining Preventive Discipline
• Avoiding Power Struggles
• Personal Conduct to Minimize Violence
• Identifying Risk Factors Among Your Students
• Positive Reinforcement Ideas
• Conflict Resolution
• Commitment to Character

The only real common thread in school shootings is the students saw the way to get rid of their problem was to get rid of other people.