Weapons
Considerations 1. Did students see the weapon? 2. Was the weapon used to threaten or intimidate others?
If you answered YES to any of the above, you should consult with the Safe Schools Specialist; otherwise you should apply appropriate school-level discipline. All gun violations must be referred to the Safe Schools Specialist
Determine the reason for having a weapon
Conduct a CSTAG
Protection
Attack
Intimidation
Carelessness
Were they threatened? Do they need a safety plan?
Who are they targeting and why?
Verify that they had the weapon for a harmless reason
Are they scared or do they want to be scary?
Possible Interventions
Provide Firearm safety resources to family Provide Suicide prevention resources to family Develop a safety plan for the student’s return to school Include a stipulation for searches Consider limiting student’s use of a backpack, etc. Refer to a school counselor to process emotions Place student on your SSC agenda Insight: Guiding Good Choices for 4th -8th graders Refer to a school social worker for longer-term support Promising Youth for 6th -12th graders Peer Court for students who are not gang-involved 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Respect and Resolve 3rd Millennium self-paced course: Conflict-Wise
Investigate!
Check cameras Interview witnesses and friends Talk to parents Find the root cause of the issue and identify ways to address it non- violently
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