Crisis Team

Utilizing the Crisis Response Team

The Crisis Response Team is a supportive service which can help schools assess, plan and intervene in crises affecting staff and students. A preplanned, organized approach has been shown to be effective in reducing the emotional and social impact of a crisis. The three Lincoln Public Schools Crisis Response Teams have had specialized training to assist building administrators in directing crisis resolution activities and are available to schools 24 hours a day year round.

Crisis Response Team Services

• Meet with building administrators and key staff to formulate an action plan.
• Facilitate staff meeting to provide information related to the crisis.
• Support school staff.
• Help teachers process information with students.
• Work with students individually or in groups.
• Be available for contact with parents.
• Provide helpful, factual information to parents.
• Assist in handling media coverage.