S-3 Quick Guide

Violent Behaviors

Considerations

1.Did anyone require medical care? 2.Was a weapon involved? 3.Was the violence related to another violation of S-3?

If you answered YES to any of the above, you should consult with the Safe Schools Specialist regarding a district-level referral; otherwise you should apply appropriate school-level discipline.

Focus on safety first, provide aide or contact a nurse if needed

Trust but verify! Check cameras Interview witnesses and friends Talk to parents Find the root cause of the issue and identify ways to address it non- violently

Interview students once they’re calm and can think clearly

Ask if they feel the conflict is resolved

Ask them to consider how they might repair the harm

Possible Interventions

Develop a safety plan for the student’s return to school Refer to a school counselor to process emotions Place student on your SSC agenda

Refer to a school counselor for a reparative meeting Insight: Guiding Good Choices for 4th -8th graders Refer to a school social worker for longer-term support Promising Youth Project for 6th -12th graders (gang-prevention/intervention) Peer Court for students who are not gang-involved 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Respect and Resolve (secondary) 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Conflict-Wise (secondary)

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