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Education
Alert - May 2, 2007
 
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Violence on Campus Prevention Checklist
 
May 2, 2007
 

The following is a list of critical items your institution should consider in addressing the threat of violence on campus:

  Strategies to identify at-risk students

  Monitoring plans

  Review committee, including safety and health professionals

  Coordination between health services and student affairs

  Training programs for students, faculty and staff

  Crisis management team

  Individual crisis management duties

  Emergency notification systems, including audio, visual and electronic means

  Parental notice policy

  Involuntary leave policy

  Background check policy

  Consent for background checks

  Medical certification and assessment policies

  Legal and ethical obligations of health care providers

  Rights of the disabled

  Student privacy interests

  FERPA and HIPAA privacy requirements

  Compliance with Campus Security (Clery) Act

  Physical security measures

  Campus police

  Illuminated call boxes

  Door locks

  Identification

  Surveillance

  Practice active shooter scenarios

  Judicial remedies, including restraining orders and involuntary commitment

  Student health programs

  Counseling services

  Grief and bereavement services

  Relationships with local law enforcement and emergency responders

  Coordination with National Incident Management System, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Consult with legal counsel

  Annual review of all procedures, policies and resources

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