Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 - (Page 4) Temperature isn’t the only thing that changes with the onset of spring. This time of year also brings increased risk for outbreaks of school violence: Columbine—April 20. Virginia Tech—April 16. Jonesboro, AR—March 24. Springfield, OR— May 21. Lake Worth, FL—May 26. El Cajon, CA—March 22. Red Lake, MN—March 22. Below are measures to consider enacting to raise awareness among staff and students: Well Aware A Suicide Prevention Policy Bulletin for MISSOURI EDUCATION LEADERS I School Board Members I Superintendents I Principals I Central Office Administration I Guidance Counselors Volume 1, Issue 2 Winter 2007-2008 CLIMATE CHANGE SPRING IS A TIME TO BE VIGILANT ABOUT POTENTIAL FOR INCIDENTS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE from GLENN BERRY, Ed.D., Director, Missouri Center for Safe Schools, UMKC School of Education, Kansas City, Missouri 1 2 3 4 5 INCREASE SUPERVISION AND VISIBILITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON STRESS AND ANXIETY TO STAFF, PARENTS AND STUDENTS CONDUCT CLASSROOM MEETINGS TO DISCUSS SCHOOL SAFETY STRENGTHEN POLICIES REGARDING BULLYING AND HARASSMENT REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN THREATASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS Well AwareTM is delivered four times each academic year to school administrators and leaders throughout Missouri. Well Aware is produced in cooperation with the Missouri Dept. of Mental Health and ACT Missouri. Funding for this newsletter is made possible, in part, by the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, grant SM57386 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. The views expressed in Well Aware do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Views expressed in this newsletter are those of the person being quoted and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial advisory board or publisher. Although great care had been taken in compiling and checking information in this publication to ensure accuracy, Point de Vue Communications Inc. and its servants or agents shall not be responsible or in any way liable for the continued currency of the information or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies, whether arising from negligence or otherwise or for any consequences arising therefrom. This newsletter is not a substitute for consultation with health care providers on issues related to specific conditions or situations. [resources and help] Be well aware ACT NOW—TIME-LIMITED ASSISTANCE! Does your school need a speaker for a coming in-service?The Missouri Dept. of Mental Health (DMH) has Regional Resource Centers for Suicide Prevention across the state that provide free training for school personnel. Centers offer presentations for your student body to encourage help-seeking behavior. Call the Resource Center in your region (map at right) or contact Scott Perkins, DMH Youth Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator at 573-7518155 or Scott.Perkins@dmh.mo.gov. Brought to you by the: MISSOURI REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NORTHWEST 660-562-2755 WESTERN 816-472-9012 WEST CENTRAL 573-634-3000 SOUTHWEST 417-781-4031 SOUTH CENTRAL 573-751-8155 SOUTHEAST 573-624-1607 EASTERN 314-963-7571 NORTHEAST 660-665-4612 In partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Contact your Regional Resource Center TODAY as some grant funding may be reduced this September. Take advantage NOW of gratis services to enhance your schools! [talk back] What is your biggest barrier to enhancing student emotional wellbeing and mental-health services in your school? Time … training resources relevance comfort level … support from school board and parents? Let us know at talkback@wellawaresp.org. And tell us what you think of the Well Aware newsletter, a suicide prevention policy resource for Missouri school leaders and administrators. © Point de Vue 2008 COMMUNICATIONS INC. Published by: 629 North 8th Street, Suite 203 Sheboygan, WI 53081-4502 P 920 457 4077 F 920 457 4011 © Point de Vue Communications Inc. Copyright usage dictated by SAMHSA 45 CFR92.34 and the PHS Grants Policy Statement 4 WELL AWARE MISSOURI VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 WINTER 2007-2008 http://education.umkc.edu/safe-school/ http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/ http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/ http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/ http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/cps/issues/suicide/ResourceCenters.htm http://dese.mo.gov http://pdvpr.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 Mindful Strides Enhancing Academic Outcomes Helping You to Be Well Aware Transforming Systems, Transforming Lives Safe Spaces for All Solution Climate Change Be Well Aware Talk Back Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 - Mindful Strides (Page 1) Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 - Helping You to Be Well Aware (Page 2) Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 - Solution (Page 3) Well Aware - Winter 2007-2008 - Talk Back (Page 4)
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