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Responding to School Shootings

Season 5 Episode 1 – Responding to School Shootings: One District’s Approach to Conducting Dual Risk and Threat Assessments

David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Teresa Taylor, PhD BCBA-D CCTP, Director of Special Services, Jackson Township Public Schools

Hosts & Guests

David Nash

Teresa Taylor

About This Episode

In this episode, learn about the critical importance of conducting both threat assessments and risk assessments for students who are showing signs of either suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation. Listeners will learn about research that documents the high likelihood that students who engage in school shootings and other acts of violence are also experiencing mental health issues, including suicidal ideation. Listeners will learn about how one New Jersey school district has put in place protocols to fully examine all of the needs of students who may pose a threat of harm to self or others, and steps to consider to begin putting such protocols in place in your district.

Special 3 Episode Series

Responding to School Shootings

Season 5 Episode 2 – Responding to School Shootings: Learning from Uvalde,Texas and Other Recent School Shooting

David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Jeff Gale, Director, Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, NJDOE

Hosts & Guests

David Nash

Jeff Gale

About This Episode

In this episode, learn about the trends and key lessons that have emerged related to school shootings over the past two decades, and key information emerging from the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Listeners will also learn about the specific resources available to support schools related to school security, best practices regarding threat assessment and collaboration with law enforcement and other entities, and recent changes in law that impact school safety and security.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Key takeaways from the research from the U.S. Secret Service (2019 and 2021 reports) regarding completed and averted school shooting in recent years
  • Understanding the resources available from the NJDOE Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning to assist school districts in assessing and improving their school security protocols
  • Best practices related to conducting student threat assessments and available research and models and understanding when to share information with law enforcement
  • Understanding where to go for information on recent revisions in school security law including changes that went into effect in January 2022.

Special 3 Episode Series

Responding to School Shootings

Season 5 Episode 3 – Responding to School Shootings: How to Discuss School Shootings with Children

David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director interviews Maureen Brogan, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, DRCC, Statewide Coordinator, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care

Hosts & Guests

David Nash

Maureen Brogan

About This Episode

In this episode, learn about key considerations and strategies for educators, counselors and parents about how to discuss the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas and other school shootings with children. Listeners will hear about key tips for having discussions with children at various ages and developmental levels, learn about the importance of helping children process the information they are receiving from social media and other sources, and help adults recognize the issues that they may need to process and address in order to be equipped to speak with children.

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