This is NOT a fire drill : crisis intervention and prevention on college campuses / Rick A. Myer, Richard K. James, Patrice Moulton.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgments -- Dedication -- Chapter One: OR A TORNADO OR EARTHQUAKE DRILL -- A Brief History Of Crisis Intervention History of Crisis on College Campuses The Contemporary College Scene Summary References -- Chapter Two: BOILER PLATE: THE BASICS OF CRISIS INTERVENTION -- Transcrisis States Universality and Idiosyncrasy Theories of Crisis and Crisis Intervention Applied Crisis Domains Crisis Intervention Models Universal Versus a Focused View of Diversity/Multiculturalism Culturally Biased Assumptions The Environment's Impact on Cultural Development Culturally Effective Helping Summary References -- Chapter Three: HERDING CATS: ORGANIZING A CRISIS RESPONSE -- Crisis Planning Primer: Common Terms Current State of Crisis Management Planning in Higher Education Building Blocks for Crisis Management Plans Three C's of Crisis Management Planning Summary References -- Chapter Four: DULLER THAN DIRT...MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES -- Policy Development Drafting Policy Review of Policy Drafts Basic Risk Management Recommendations Summary References Sample Threats Policy -- Chapter Five: THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES: THE TALE OF TWO LAWS -- Tarasoff and Its Impact on Policy Virginia Tech Inspector General Report: Going Beyond Tarasoff Virginia Tech Counseling Center Actions Taken Virginia Tech Follow-Up System Summary References -- Chapter Six: REALITY CHECK: ENTRY INTO THE SYSTEM -- Consulting Practice Case Study: Explosion at Central University Summary References Case Study: Crisis at Central University Case Study: Crisis at Central University Case Study: Crisis at Central University -- Chapter Seven: WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET....or MAYBE NOT: ASSESSMENT OF THE SYSTEM -- Chronosystem System Organizational Factors Affected by a Crisis Timeline for Assessment Assessment Procedures Methods for Assessment Summary References -- Chapter Eight: NO REST FOR THE WEARY: SYSTEM RECOVERY AFTER A CRISIS -- Eight Step Model for Organizations Using the Eight Step Model Nine Intervention Strategies Summary References -- Chapter Nine: NOT BUYING A PIG IN A POKE -- Understanding Threats Triage Assessment Scale for Students in Learning Environments (TASSLE) Threat Assessment Teams Summary References -- Chapter Ten: BASIC TRAINING -- The Eight Step Model of Crisis Intervention in College Environments (Individuals) Moving on the Directive, Collaborative, Nondirective Continuum Tools of the Trade Don'ts Basic Strategies of Crisis Intervention Listening and Responding in Crisis Intervention Facilitative Listening in Crisis Intervention Acting in Crisis Intervention: Staying Safe Stages of Intervention Rules of the Road Summary References -- Chapter Eleven: ONE DAY AT A TIME: SURVIVORSHIP IN THE AFTERMATH -- Survivorship Remembrance Services Memorials Survivor Recovery Summary References -- Chapter Twelve: LEADERSHIP CHECKLIST: PREPARING YOUR CAMPUS FOR CRISIS.

"Recent tragedies on college and university campuses have highlighted the need for more comprehensive crisis management in higher education. Written by seasoned crisis intervention and prevention specialists, This is NOT a Fire Drill is a practical guide to creating an effective college campus crisis management program. From weapons on campus to hurricanes, the authors address various crises and provide helpful resources to ensure leaders can take appropriate action to protect students, the college, and the environment. University administrators, faculty, and staff are provided with thought-provoking case examples and activities for reflection and practice"-- Provided by publisher.