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The Crisis Response Team was developed to assist SAS and EAP districts in handling and recovering from traumatic events such as the death of a student or faculty member. Professional from the Suffolk County Critical incidence Team has trained members of the SAS staff who have volunteered their time to participate in this effort.
Should a traumatic event occur, a member of the team will call either the district superintendent or building principal to offer assistance or they can contact the team directly themselves. The specific services available are:
- Coordinate a plan in conjunction with the district/building crisis team
- Review with staff the expected reactions to the event from students/staff
- Provide resources, articles, etc. to staff related to dealing with the event
- Provide direct services to students and/or staff
- Able to inform students about what happened and facilitated discussions to help them express their feelings about the incident
- Help facilitate faculty meetings dealing with the event
- Debrief the building crisis team
- Debrief the faculty and process their reactions/needs
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