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Outcomes for Today
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School Safety
Develop knowledge of legal requirements and acquire a holistic perspective
Culture of Safety
Build a knowledge of School Safety Resources to address student concerns
Protocols/Systems
Gain familiarity with processes for addressing issues
Table Top Exercises
Scenario Discussion
Threat Assessment Teams
District T.A.T.
District-Wide team focusing on process, planning, requirements, best practice, professional development for the entire school district.
School T.A.T.
School-wide team focusing on process, planning, requirements, best practice, professional development for a specific school (site).
Individual T.A.T.
School-based team assigned to initiate and complete an individual Behavior Assessment in response to need, suspected need, report or request. Led by a School Administrator
Crisis Team
Process for Addressing Loss
Organized Approach
Balanced Response
Honors Loss
Regain Education Focus
FOUNDATION OF
SCHOOL SAFETY
Building Relationships is Daily Work
Prevention
MTSS and School Safety
Please think about School Safety as part of the Multi Tiered System of Student Supports
School is a place of learning for EVERYONE
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Risk Assessment Protocol
A member of school staff becomes aware of a student's possible/suspected suicidal ideation, self-harm ideation, self-harming behavior, or desire to hurt others. Alert administrator as soon as possible.
Complete Self-Injury Risk Assessment* if student displays possible signs of/is reporting/is suspected to engage in self-harm behavior with no indications of suicide or wanting to die. ¹
An appropriate staff member locates student immediately (adult supervision is required at all times) and brought to a safe and private location for an appropriate assessment to be completed.
Determine appropriate risk assessment to be completed (must be done by a qualified mental health professional trained in how to conduct a youth risk assessment (i.e. any Glenbard school social worker, school psychologist, or school counselor; if none available, admin may complete assessment).
Extremely High Risk: Ready access or possession of means and strong intent to carry out plan as soon as possible or in need of medical attention
Low Risk: Student demonstrates ideation/warning signs, but does NOT evidence a detailed plan, access to means, or intent to act.
Complete Risk of Individual Threat to Others Assessment* if student displays possible signs of/is reporting/is suspected to have thoughts/plans related to wanting to end the life of/kill/severely harm another person(s). ¹
Complete Suicide Risk Assessment*if student displays possible signs of /is reporting/suspected$ to have thoughts or plans related to suicide/wanting to die/wanting to end their life. ¹
In all cases. . .
Moderate-High Risk: Evidence of self-harm behavior, threats, suicidal ideation, plan, prior attempts
NOTE: If parent refuses services and safety concern continues call 911/DCFS and initiate a wellness check.
NOTE: History of ideation/attempts, detailed plan, ambiguous intent, or lack of support increases risk to Moderate or High Risk.
NOTE: If parent refuses services and safety concern continues call 911-DCFS and initiate wellness check
If assessment information reveals a need for additional assessment, then complete (select appropriate) assessment. ¹
Consult with appropriate staff member to review assessment results
ID Level of Risk
Rev. 6/9/22
RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS
Complete this when a student shows signs of harming themselves
Complete this when you believe a student may be at risk of taking their own life
Complete this when you believe a student may be a threat to others
Document the incident
Tell a School Administrator
Student Self Reporting
Help Lines
Access to Adult Staff
Back of Student ID
Best Practices
Stay calm
Students and Staff will reflect your emotions
Communication
Tell an Administrator
Secure the Student
Never leave the student alone
Include Parents
Give them precise information about their student
Collaborate
School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists
Keep a Record
Confidential Documentation
Threat Assessment Legislation (page 1)
105 ILCS 128/45 Threat assessment procedure
School Safety Drill Act; effective 8/23/19
Each school board (or board designee) in Illinois must implement a threat assessment procedure which must include the creation of a threat assessment team with all of the following members: administrator, teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, at least one law enforcement official.
105 ILCS 128/25 Annual review
School Safety Drill Act; effective 8/23/19
The threat assessment team must meet at least one time each fiscal year to review the school’s emergency and crisis response plans, protocols, and procedures, the efficacy and effects of law enforcement drills, and each school’s compliance with drills. The team shall also review and update emergency and crisis response plans, consider whether to share the plans with first responders, and consider whether electronic applications will be used during an emergency.
Threat Assessment Legislation (page 2)
105 ILCS 128/45 Threat assessment procedure
School Safety Drill Act; effective 8/23/19
Each school board (or board designee) in Illinois must implement a threat assessment procedure which must include the creation of a threat assessment team with all of the following members: administrator, teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, at least one law enforcement official.
105 ILCS 128/25 Annual review
School Safety Drill Act; effective 8/23/19
The threat assessment team must meet at least one time each fiscal year to review the school’s emergency and crisis response plans, protocols, and procedures, the efficacy and effects of law enforcement drills, and each school’s compliance with drills. The team shall also review and update emergency and crisis response plans, consider whether to share the plans with first responders, and consider whether electronic applications will be used during an emergency.
Clear and Present Danger Reporting is a Tool and an Obligation
Clear and Present Danger Reporting
Illinois State Police
Clear and Present Danger Reporting Instructions for Law Enforcement Officials and School Administrators
The Illinois State Police Clear and Present Danger Request form shall be used by law enforcement officials and school administrators to report individuals determined to pose a Clear and Present Danger pursuant to the Firearms Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/8.1) and Illinois Administrative Code (Title 20 Section 1230.120). The form must be submitted within 24-72 hours of the incident giving rise to the determination to the Illinois State Police, Firearms Services Bureau-Investigative Support Unit. This reporting duty is separate from any requests for assistance made to a law enforcement agency. For immediate police assistance, school administrators must still contact their local law enforcement agency or call 911.
Who Must Report? (Pursuant to 430 ILCS 65/8.1(d)(2) and 430 ILCS 66/105)
What Do I Report?
How Do I Report?
How do I know if the Clear and Present Danger request will be approved?
What else should I know?
Illinois State Police
Clear and Present Danger Request
Pursuant to the Firearms Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/8.1), it is the duty of law enforcement officials and school administrators to report to the Illinois State Police when a student or other person is determined to pose a Clear and Present Danger to themselves or others. Reports must be submitted within 24 to 72 hours of the incident giving rise to the determination. Clear and Present Danger Requests will not be accepted after 72 hours unless extenuating circumstances exist.
This form must be completed in its entirety by the law enforcement official, principal, chief administrative officer or their designee making the determination. Clear and Present Danger requests shall be used by the Illinois State Police to identify persons who, if granted access to a firearm or ammunition, pose an actual, imminent threat of substantial bodily harm to themselves or others that is articulable and significant, or who will likely act in a manner dangerous to public safety.
Completed incident reports, attachments and other relevant information should be faxed or emailed to the Illinois State Police, Firearms Services Bureau, Investigative Support Unit at 217-782-9139 or ISP.FTIP.QC.FAX@illinois.gov. For questions or to confirm receipt of a fax, please call the Firearms Services Bureau, Investigative Support Unit, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm at 217-782- 7980. For assistance from the Firearms Services Bureau beyond normal business hours, contact the Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center at 877-455-7842. If immediate police assistance is required, contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.
The identity of the person reporting under this Section shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report. The physician, clinical psychologist, qualified examiner, law enforcement official, or school administrator making the determination and his or her employer shall not be held criminally, civilly, or professionally liable for making or not making the notification required under this subsection, except for willful or wanton misconduct. (430 ILCS 65/8.1)
REPORTING OFFICIAL
Name of Reporting Official: | Title of Reporting Official: | |
Agency/School: | Address: | |
Contact Information: | Phone#: ( ) Fax#: ( ) Email: | Date of Incident(s): |
Supervisor Signature: | Supervisor Email: | |
INDIVIDUAL POSING A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
FOID#: | CCL#: |
County of Arrest: | Charges: |
Case: | |
Treating Medical Facility: | Treating Physician: |
Medical Facility Phone#: | |
Individual’s Name: | Date of Birth: |
Individual’s Address: | Individual’s Phone #: ( ) |
Parent or Guardian Name if individual is under 21 years of age: | Parent or Guardian phone #: |
ISP 2-649 (12/20)
Clear Form
DETERMINATION OF CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
Provide a detailed narrative of the facts supporting the determination of a “Clear and Present Danger.”
Include specific behaviors witnessed and statements made, including dates and times as well as any witnesses to the specific behaviors or statements. Any reports, attachments, or supporting documentation must be referenced in the narrative and submitted with this form. Failure to provide any of the requested
information may result in a delayed response or denial of the request. If this request is beyond 72 hours from the incident giving rise to the determination, please include the extenuating circumstances justifying consideration.
The reporting official certifies that poses a clear and present danger in that they demonstrate threatening physical or verbal behavior, such as violent, suicidal or assaultive threats, actions, or other behaviors. (430 ILCS 65/1.1)
Signature of Reporting Official:
Date Submitted:
Notice: The Illinois State Police shall make the final determination regarding whether a clear and present danger exists for purposes of denying or revoking a FOID card pursuant to 430 ILCS 65/8(f).
School safety is directly related to school culture and climate and the relationships that students have with the adults in their lives. Risks and threats happen in the best schools, but they are easier to detect and respond to when students trust staff.��If you see something – say something.
Table Top Exercises
Scenario 1
You have just returned home from at long day at school. As you sit down to eat dinner, you notice an alert on your phone letting you know that you have a new email. You swipe and take a look and notice that the subject says “HELP!!!!” and it is sent from one of your students. In the email the student is expressing that he is distraught over his current Biology grade. He feels like he has no options and “life is hopeless”.
Scenario 2
It is the last day of the school year and the students have left for Summer Break, a teacher brings you a final exam that has some drawings a student created. The drawing depict a stick figure holding a handgun to his head standing outside of a building that is marked “school”.
Scenario 3
During 4th hour a teacher comes to your office and says that she is concerned about one your mutual students. During class she noticed several deep cut marks on both of the students forearms. When the teacher asked the student about the marks and if she was ok, the student said she was “fine”, avoided eye contact and pulled down her sleeves. This incident occurred during 1st hour.
Scenario 4
You receive a call from a School Counselor at another high school. The School Counselor reports to you that one of his students is in the office worried about his girlfriend who is a student at your high school They broke up at about 1:00am and the last text she sent him said “I don’t want to live without you”. Since then, she has not returned his texts or phone calls. You pull up her attendance and see that she is not in school and is not marked excused.
Questions or Information to Add
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School Safety
Develop knowledge of legal requirements and acquire a holistic perspective
Culture of Safety
Build a knowledge of School Safety Resources to address student concerns
Protocols/Systems
Gain familiarity with processes for addressing issues
Table Top Exercises
Scenario Discussion