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Calming the Storm:Responding to Crisis in Your Community
Charles BeardResident DirectorCampus Advantage
Format of Training
This training will be delivered via this PowerPoint The PowerPoint will contain the appropriate information The slides will also direct you to the appropriate
materials This training is intended to take 3-4 hours. You may
split up the training or complete it in one sitting as long as you cover all the material.
You will have a one on one at midterm with the Resident Director and will be tested on your knowledge of the material contained in this training session
Goal
The goal of this training program is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to confront and diffuse crisis situations that you may encounter in your community The specific crises that will be discussed
are sexual assault and suicide prevention
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to define crisis intervention with 100% accuracy after completing this session
Participants will be able to define a crisis with 100% accuracy after completing this session
Participants will be able to identify common causes of a crisis with 100% accuracy after completing this session
Participants will be able to identify the steps involved in crisis response with 90% accuracy after completing this session
Participants will be able to implement Campus Advantage reporting procedures with 90% accuracy after completing this session
What is Crisis?
Event that causes a sudden loss of someone’s ability to use appropriate problem-solving and coping skills
Can involve life-threating situations 3 Parts to a Crisis
Stressful Situation Difficulty with Coping Timing of the Intervention
What Causes a Crisis?
Crisis
Family Situations
Economic Situations
Community
Situations
Significant Life
Events
Natural Elements
Crises We Will Discuss
Sexual Assault Suicide
What is Crisis Intervention?
“The methods used to offer immediate, short-term help to individuals who experience an event that produces emotional, mental, physical, and behavioral distress or problems” (Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders)
Purpose of Crisis Intervention
Reduce intensity of individual’s emotional, physical, mental, and behavioral reactions to crisis
Help individual return to functional level before crisis
How to Intervene
Define the Problem Try to perceive the crisis from the
victim’s perception Ensure Safety▪ Minimize the risk factor▪ Do you need to get the client to a safe
location such as your office? Provide Support▪ Let the resident know that you care ▪ Show compassion and empathy
How to Intervene
Examine Alternatives Explore people, coping mechanisms, and thinking
patterns that provide relief from the current situation Make a Plan
The plan should identify additional persons, groups, or referral services that can be contacted for immediate support
Obtain a Commitment Ensure that the resident will commit to the plan How will you follow up with the resident to ensure they
go to X resource? If a threat to health and safety is present, call
911 immediately
Reporting
Campus Advantage Policy Gives the Following Guidelines for Reporting an Incident Level 1- Incidents that require site level management but typically
not corporate level involvement. Local law enforcement may also be involved. These include incidents such as roommate conflict, noise disturbance, vandalism, alcohol use or drug use.
Level 2- Incidents that require both site level management and regional corporate level involvement. These include incidents such as drug dealing, theft or burglary, injury and threats to injure self or others.
Level 3- Incidents that require site level management, full corporate involvement and owner notification. These include significant property loss, assault, fire, home intrusion, suicide attempt and death.
Reporting
Campus Advantage policy requires that an incident report be completed and submitted to the Resident Director and General Manager as soon as the crisis intervention is over
Review the Incident Reporting Policy on your Policy and Procedures Portal
LSU CARE TeamA General Resource
CARE stands for Communicate, Assess, Respond, and Refer
CARE is managed by the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability under the direction of the CARE team manager
CARE Team consists of representatives from LSU Residential Life, Disability Services, LSU Police, the Dean of Students, and Mental Health
What the CARE Team Does Assist students in identifying
appropriate university resources Listens to students and helps identify
issues and concern Assist students in understanding issues
and identifying workable solutions Any faculty, staff, or student can refer
a student to the CARE team That means you!
Things to do before proceeding Read How to Intervene in a Crisis Situation
http://www.ehow.com/how_2138570_intervene-crisis-situation.html
Read Who Ya Going to Call? http://www.reslife.net/html/crisis_0401a.html
Pretend that you just finished a crisis intervention for a situation of your choice. Fill out an incident report and send it to the Resident Director. This is not a graded activity but will help the
Resident Director determine what specific training you may need
Section 2 Learning Objectives Students will be able to define Sexual Assault with 100%
accuracy after completing this training session Students will be able to define the different types of sexual
assault as outlined by Louisiana law with 80% accuracy after completing this training session
Students will be able to identify the common reactions to sexual assault with 90% accuracy after completing this training session
Students will be able to confront and communicate with sexual assault victims with 80% accuracy at the completion of this training session
Students will be able to identify sexual assault resources with 100% accuracy after completing this training session
Students will be able to recite victim’s rights and the effects of the Clery Act with 100% accuracy at the completion of this training session
Sexual Assault
Watch the Video Linked Below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TKSFLfY-w&feature=feedf
Sexual Assault Defined
A sexual assault has been committed when an individual engages in sexual activity without the explicit consent of the other individual involved
Sexual activity is any touching of a sexual or other intimate part of a person for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire of either party. This includes coerced touching of the actor by the victim as well as the touching of the victim by the actor, whether directly or through clothing.
(Sarah Lawrence College, 2010)
Types of Sexual Assault Defined In Louisiana
For Each Item, Read the Website Listed Below the item
Aggravated Rape (LSA-R.S. 14:42)▪ http://
www.babcockpartners.com/resources/statutes/louisiana-aggravated-rape-law
Forcible Rape Included in previous reading of LSA-R.S. 14:42
Simple Rape (R.S. 14:43) ▪ http://
www.babcockpartners.com/resources/statutes/louisiana-simple-rape-law
Types of Sexual Assault Continued
Sexual Battery (R.S. 14:43.1) ▪ http://
www.babcockpartners.com/resources/statutes/louisiana-sexual-battery-law
Second Degree Sexual Battery (R.S. 14:43.2) http://
law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2009/rs/title14/rs14-43.2.html
Intentional Exposure to the AIDS Virus (R.S. 14:43.5) http://
law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2009/rs/title14/rs14-43.5.html
Sexual Assault Using a Controlled or Dangerous Substance (“Date Rape”) (R.S.40:969D) http://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2006/48/98883.html
Statistics
Estimated that 20-25% of women will experience a completed rape or attempted rape during their college career
1 in 10 reported sexual assault victims are males
Over 50% of sexual assaults go unreported Over 50% of campus sexual assaults are
associated with alcohol consumption 70% of sexual assault victims knew their
attacker
Common Reactions to Sexual Assault
Fear and Anxiety This may happen when the victim remembers the
assault or can be triggered spontaneously Re-experiencing the trauma
This can occur through flashbacks or nightmares Increased Arousal
Victims may feel jumpy, jittery, shaky, easily startled, and have trouble concentrating and sleeping
Can lead to impatience and irritability Avoidance
Victims may avoid situations reminding them of the sexual assault
Reactions Continued
Anger Victims may be angry with others not just the
attacker Feelings of Guilt and Shame
Many victims blame themselves or fear blame from others
Depression Victim may feel down, sad, hopeless and full of
despair Self Image
Victim may have trouble trusting others More negative view of the world
Confronting Sexual Assault Victims
You may not know a resident is a victim until you talk to them
Be aware of the Reactions listed in the previous two slides
Talk to residents who are exhibiting those reactions or whose behavior and attitude have dramatically changed
When Sexual Assault is Identified
Provide Emotional Support for the Victim
Provide a safe environment Assure the victim it was not his/her
fault Do not try to force the victim to do
anything. Phrase crisis intervention steps as questions It is important for survivors to make their
own decisions as a way to regain control
Having the Conversation
You cannot guarantee confidentiality but only privacy You must call the Resident Director if a
sexual assault occurs Ask the victim if he/she would like to
talk to the police A sexual assault victim is not required to
call the police
The Conversation Continued…
Ask the victim if he/she would like to seek medical attention
Ask the victim when and where the sexual assault occurred
Let the victim know you have to call the Resident Director Let the victim know the Resident
Director is a trained Sexual Assault Victims Advocate (SAVA)
More About the Conversation While waiting for the Resident Director, ask the victim
if he/she would like to speak to someone at the PHONE or the Rape Crisis Center The victim does not have to give his/her name to the person
on the phone at either service The PHONE is a free confidential crisis intervention center
that can be called at any time Explain to the victim the services offered by SAVA and
the Rape Crisis Center See Upcoming Slides
The Resident Director will take over the intervention once he arrives
If the Resident Director is unavailable call the General Manager
SAVA
Trained Faculty, Staff, or Graduate Assistant Can Assist the victim with:
Filing a police report Obtaining medical care Assistance with the University Accountability
Process Assistance with Housing Relocation Academic Assistance/Accommodations Referrals to Appropriate Services and Resources A list of all SAVAs can be obtained by going to:▪ http://
www.shc.lsu.edu/index.php?page=sass_savacontacts
Rape Crisis Center
225-383-7273 24 Hour Hotline Victims can receive counseling, support,
and referrals Can contact a Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiner (SANE) to meet the victim at a local hospital for a Sexual Assault Exam (See Next Slide) Can provide an advocate to be with the victim
during the exam All Services are Free
SANE
A nurse specially trained to conduct a forensic sexual assault examination/evidence collection Exam can take over 2 hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm a SANE is available to do exams at the Student Health Center Contact a SAVA to schedule the exam
The Rape Crisis Center can arrange an exam 24 hours/7 days a week at local hospitals
The exam is a public service and thus is free
The Victim’s Rights
A victim DOES NOT have to file a police report
Evidence from an exam can be held for thirty days without a police report being filed
If a police report is filed, the victim does not have to press charges
Use Your Resources
You can call the PHONE or the Rape Crisis Center to get guidance on how to proceed with the intervention
You can contact the Resident Director or another SAVA for assistance and guidance
You can defer to someone else if you are uncomfortable handling the intervention
You can bring another person of the same gender in with you for your protection
The Clery Act
Universities must report annual crime statistics under Federal Law (The Clery Act)
A SAVA will have to report that a sexual assault to a student did occur BUT ONLY DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SUCH AS
GENDER AND AGE IS REPORTED UNLESS THE VICTIM CONSENTS
The University will determine if the assault becomes part of the annual report or not
The Rape Crisis Center and the PHONE will decide if cases need to be reported that are referred to them
A Few More Instructions
Do encourage a victim not to bathe, change clothing, or douching in order to preserve evidence prior to an exam
An exam can be done up to seven days following a sexual assault BUT the sooner it is done the more
evidence that be collected
Recap of Sexual Assault
It is important to know what your state defines as sexual assault and the types of sexual assault
It is important that you remain empathetic and non-judgmental during a conversation with a victim
Follow the guidelines for the conversation Know your resources such as SAVA and
the Rape Crisis Center Know the victims rights
Things to do before proceeding
Read the Following Websites: http://
www.shc.lsu.edu/index.php?page=sass_aboutsava
http://www.shc.lsu.edu/index.php?page=sass_aboutsane
http://www.reslife.net/html/tools_0800e.html
Suicide
This portion of the training session will cover suicide prevention and helping the survivors of a suicide
The material from this session could potentially help save someone’s life
The material is heavy but necessary
Section 3 Learning Objectives Students will be able to identify the components of
the Suicide Risk Assessment with 90% accuracy at the completion of this training session
Students will be able to confront suicidal victims with 80% accuracy at the end of this training session
Students will be able to implement the proper protocol when a resident is deemed suicidal with 100% accuracy at the completion of this training session
Students will be able to assist survivors of suicide with 70% accuracy at the completion of this training session
A Short Video
Please Click on the Link Below and Watch the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWSA3MHN3Hs&feature=feedf
Suicide Statistics (2007)
10th Leading Cause of Death 3rd Leading Cause of Death for people
between 15 and 24 years old 34,598 Suicides Approximately 381,000 Attempted
Suicides Males complete suicide 3.6 times
more than females A failing economy traditionally leads
to more suicides annually
Assessing the Risk of Suicide IS PATH WARM is a mnemonic used in Assessing
the Risks of Suicide Ideation Substance Abuse Purposelessness Anxiety Trapped Hopelessness Withdrawal Anger Recklessness Mood Change
IS
Ideation Talk of wanting to harm oneself Looking for ways to kill oneself Talking or writing about death
Substance Abuse Increased alcohol or drug usage
PATH
Purposefulness No reason for living
Anxiety Anxiety, agitation, change in sleeping
habits Trapped
Feeling like there is no way out Hopelessness
No hope
WARM
Withdrawal Withdrawal from friends, family, society
Anger Uncontrolled anger and rage
Recklessness Acting reckless or taking unnecessary
and dangerous risks Mood Change
Dramatic Mood Changes
Response
Like Sexual Assault, suicidal residents might not be identified until you are talking with them possibly about something unrelated
If you notice in conversation or behavior that the resident is showing signs of the risks discussed, intervention needs to happen immediately
Conversation
Ask the resident if he/she plans on hurting him/herself or another person
Ask the resident if he/she is planning on killing him/herself
Ask if the resident has a suicide plan and ask them to elaborate
Ask the resident if anyone else knows YOU WILL NOT CAUSE SOMEONE TO
COMMIT SUICIDE BY ASKING QUESTIONS
Conversation Continued
If the resident answers yes to any questions or exhibits what you consider reasonable risk call the police immediately
Call the Resident Director and/or General Manager AFTER calling the police
Try to get the resident to talk to someone at the PHONE while waiting on the police
Do not under any circumstance, unless threat to your health and safety exist, leave the resident alone until emergency personnel arrive
The resident may be mad that you called the police but you may have just saved their life!
When a Suicide Happens
Unfortunately, we cannot prevent 100% suicides
Follow procedures outlined in the Dead Resident policy on the Policies and Procedures website for dealing with the discovery of a dead body
The people who are affected by the suicide are called survivors
Survivors
Survivors Include: Family Roommates Neighbors Friends Other Staff Members And the List Goes On
The Mindset of Survivors
Grief will immediately set in Feelings such as shock, guilt,
disbelief, loneliness, depression, and confusion may occur
Survivors struggle with the question of why did the suicide occur
Helping Survivors
Listen and be empathetic Use Crisis Intervention skills if necessary Use your resources
Make sure survivors know about the PHONE Plan a day for grief counselors to come
to the community Talk to the Resident Director and General
Manager to set this up Be alert and be ready to respond to any
crises caused by the suicide
Conclusion
This presentation has went over the basics of crisis intervention
You have learned how to handle a crisis involving sexual assault
You have learned how to address a situation with a suicidal resident
You have learned what survivors of suicide experience
Work Cite
American Association of Suicidology. (2008). Suicide in the USA. Retrieved July 13, 2011, from American Association of Suicidology: http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-244.pdf
American Association of Suicidology. (2008). Survivors of Suicide Fact Sheet. Retrieved July 13, 2011, from American Association of Suicidology: http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-244.pdf
Babcock Partners. (2011). List of Common Crimes in Louisiana. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Babcock Partners: http://www.babcockpartners.com/resources/statutes
Campus Advantage. (2010). Policy and Procedures Portal. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Campus Advantage: http://www.campusadv.com/my
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East Baton Rouge District Attorney. (2011). Rape Crisis Center. Retrieved July 14, 2011, from Rape Crisis Center: http://www.brrcc.org/
Ehow. (2011). How to Intervene in a Crisis Situation. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Ehow: http://www.ehow.com/how_2138570_intervene-crisis-situation.html
Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders. (2011). Crisis Intervention. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: http://www.minddisorders.com/Br-Del/Crisis-intervention.html
Goldwater, J. (n.d.). Who Ya Gonna Call…? A Crisis Management Primer. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Reslife.net: http://www.reslife.net/html/crisis_0401a.html
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http://www.lsu.edu/saa Louisiana State University. (2011). Sexual Assault Support and Services. Retrieved July 12, 2011, from Louisiana State
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