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School Safety Management
Practical Approaches, Current Theories, and Standards
Authors: Richard L. Glover, CSWM, MSSW and Henry R. Murphy, CPP

PARTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: Essential Components of a School Safety and Security Program
Part 2: Developing School Safety Planning and Management Procedures
Part 3: Step-by-Step Procedures for the School Year

Part I: ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAM

Chapter 1: The Definite Dozen — Twelve Critical Program Elements

Developing Policies and Procedures; Building Security and Control; Incident Reporting

Ch. 2: Generally Accepted Minimum School Safety Standards (GAMSSS)

Examples of GAMSSS for each of the Essential Components of the “Definite Dozen” Key Programs

Part II: DEVELOPING SCHOOL SAFETY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

Ch. 3: Management Approaches and Tools

Policies and Procedures; Rules and Regulations; School Safety Information Management System; School Safety Committee

Ch. 4: Planning Strategies

Components of a Comprehensive Plan Post-9/11; Bomb Scare/Alert Procedures; Visitor/ Intruder Control Procedures; Strategic Use of Limited Resources; Choosing Curricular Approaches

Ch. 5: Collaborative Problem Solving

What Works — Collaborative Problem Solving in Schools and Communities; Ten Key Elements of Collaborative Problem Solving; Five Problem-Solving Steps; School Safety Resource Utilization; Information Sharing With Other Agencies; School-Police Relationships; Student and Parent Involvement

Ch. 6: Weapons Prevention Program

No-Nonsense Approach—Decisive and Surgical; Student-Initiated Approach — Self-Policing; Guidelines for Using Metal Detection Devices; Model Letter to Parents About Scanning for Weapons; Sample Sign for Weapons Policy; Scanning Permissions and Postings

Ch. 7: Emergency Response Program

Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures; Understanding Bomb Threats Made to Schools; Threat Assessment and Evaluation: Two Assessment Methods and Five Model Forms

Ch. 8: Victim Support Program

Extent of Victimization in Schools; Helping Victims Recover; Sexual Harassment, Fraternization, and Sexual Assaults; Bullying

Ch. 9: Strategies for Addressing Gang Problems at School

Roles of Administrator, Teacher, Security Staff, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Custodial Workers, Lunchroom Workers, Parents, Students, and Police

Ch. 10: Building Control

Ensuring Safe Passage; Building Patrol; Procedures for Visitor Screening; Intruder Alerts; and Utilizing Student Passes

Ch. 11: Technology Utilization

Metal Detectors and X-Ray Machines; Alarms; Portable Radios; Intercoms; Telephones; Electromagnetic Door Locks; Closed Circuit TV; ID Card Readers

Ch. 12: Incident Reporting

Schools and Media; Incident Reports as a Management Tool, with Two Model Forms

Ch. 13: Legal Considerations

Search and Seizure and Handling Evidence; Use of Force by School Officials; Consistency in School Rules; Torts and Negligence

Part III: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

Ch. 14: Wrapping It All Up—Security Strategies for the School Year

Procedures for Opening and Closing the School Year; Security Programs for Evening, Night, and Summer Programs

Ch. 15: Incident Reporting Strategies

Assault / Harassment; Robbery; Larceny; Sex Offense; Gang Fights; Weapon Possession

APPENDICES:

A: School Response to Post-9/11 Concerns
B: Example of a Model Student Handbook
C: Development of Observation Skills
D: Student Self Agenda

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