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The Handbook of Risk and Crisis Communication explores the scope and purpose of risk, and its counterpart, crisis, to facilitate the understanding of these issues from conceptual and strategic perspectives. Recognizing that risk is a central feature of our daily lives, found in relationships, organizations, governments, the environment, and a wide variety of interactions, contributors to this volume explore such questions as “What is likely to happen, to whom, and with what consequences?” “To what extent can science and vigilance prevent or mitigate negative outcomes?” and “What obligation do some segments of local, national, and global populations have to help other segments manage risks?”, shedding light on the issues in the quest for definitive answers. The Handbook offers a broad approach to the study of risk and crisis as joint concerns. Chapters explore the reach of crisis and risk communication, define and examine key constructs, and parse the contexts of these vital areas. As a whole, the volume presents a comprehensive array of studies that highlight the standard principles and theories on both topics, serving as the largest effort to date focused on engaging risk communication discussions in a comprehensive manner. With perspectives from psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, and communication, the Handbook of Risk and Crisis Communication enlarges the approach to defining and recognizing risk and how should it best be managed. It provides vital insights for all disciplines studying risk, including communication, public relations, business, and psychology, and will be required reading for scholars and researchers investigating risk and crisis in various contexts.

Is your library vulnerable to challenges arising from difficult patrons, censorship, budget issues, natural disasters, or disgruntled staff? Almost daily, libraries tread the line to limit the scope of problems and complaints so they don’t expand into full-blown crises.

This is major revision of Ken Trump's two books combines Practical School Security and Classroom Killers into one new book. This new book provides a well-thought-out, thorough guide to creating and implementing a workable safety and security plan for your school. The author covers all aspects of making (and keeping) a school safe and secure including internal school security, physical security, and the use of drug-sniffing dogs and metal detectors. He provides practical, realistic advice you can use to make your school safer. Included are ideas for working with community leaders, police, parents, businesses, and political officials to improve school and community safety and security. New topics include: - Complete discussion of school emergency preparedness - Bullying, harassment, hazing - Major legislation, i.e. state mandates for various anti-bullying, security and safety activities, and new technology for safety

Your school must be prepared to face problems that range from name calling and bullying to extortion, rape, and homicide. Decrease the chances of tragedy and learn how to respond most effectively! This essential handbook explores the causes of school violence, presents state-of-the-art information on preventing school violence, and arms you with practical interventions to use when violent incidents occur. You'll also learn about the best Internet sites on school violence issues. This book—prepared by the editor of the Journal of School Violence—can help you decrease the chances of tragedy. It will also show you how to respond effectively when violence does occur. Part I: Causes of School Violence focuses on the ways that connectedness and identification with academics influence school violence. This section presents a framework for creating developmental interventions as well as a chapter examining the concept of “bonding to school,” with two interesting scenarios to consider. Part II: Prevention of School Violence examines the effectiveness of interventions in use today and brings you important information on threat assessment, peer mediation, and weapons reduction. You'll also find an insightful chapter on the value of developing empathy and good communication with youth who are gang members. Part III: Interventions in Cases of School Violence provides you with effective strategies to address the consequences of crisis events and takes an incisive look at crisis events themselves, what they are, how they progress, and what you may encounter in their aftermath. In addition, you get an invaluable inside look at crisis intervention and support services in the aftermath of the 2001 Santana High School shootings in San Diego, California. With your purchase of this essential handbook, you'll also be kept up to date by the author's new Internet forum—a space where scholars and practitioners from around the world come together to create new strategies for school violence prevention and intervention and develop new online and print publications that address school violence. “When I was like 11, I was hanging out. I used to go to a middle school. It was for bad people, only bad people go there. It's a school just for bad people that had gotten kicked out of school. And I had got kicked out of my school cause they found me with a gun.” The Handbook of School Violence brings together many voices—those of violent youngsters and the helpers who provide the care they need—those of students who feel no connection with their families or with their work at school—those of the professionals who strive to prevent these students from acting on their feelings of alienation in violent ways—and those of scholars who create theory and research, laying the foundation for prevention and intervention. Add this book to your collection, and you'll benefit from the contributions of this rich chorus of voices. And through the Internet forum, the chorus can add a new voice—yours. Visit the Handbook of School Violence Web site at http://genesislight.com/hsv%20files/about.html About the Editor Contributors Preface Features of the Handbook The Handbook and the Internet Some Thoughts About the Contributors to the Handbook Concluding Comments Part I: Causes of School Violence Chapter 1. Connectedness and School Violence: A Framework for Developmental Interventions Connectedness Developmental Trends in Connectedness to Friends, School, and Family Disconnection and Violence Interventions: What to Do? Developmental Interventions for the Prevention of Youth Violence Dyadic Approaches to Violence Prevention Conclusion Chapter 2. Identification with Academics and Violence in Schools Risk Factors for School Violence What Is Identification with Academics? A Comprehensive Model Evidence for the Link Between Identification with Academics and Academic Outcomes Types of Violence in School Preventing School Violence Conclusions, Caveats, and Future Directions Part II: Prevention of School Violence Chapter 3. School Violence in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Current Interventions Introduction Method Findings Discussion Conclusion Chapter 4. Student Threat Assessment What Is Threat Assessment? How Does Threat Assessment Differ from Profiling? How Does Threat Assessment Differ from Zero Tolerance? How Can Threat Assessment Work in Schools? Directions for Future Research Recommendations for Student Threat Assessment Chapter 5. Peer Mediation Introduction History Programs Program Setup and Operation Developmental Program Considerations Research Conclusion Chapter 6. Lessons from the Field: Balancing Comprehensiveness and Feasibility in Peer Mediation Programs Introduction Literature Review Method Results Discussion Appendix A: Questionnaire—Middle School Peer Mediation Programs Currently Coordinated by School Counselors Appendix B: Interview Instrument—The Real and the Ideal in Middle School Peer Mediation Programs Appendix C: North Carolina State University Informed Consent Form Appendix D: Letter of Attestation Chapter 7. Because No One Ever Asked: Understanding Youth Gangs As a Primary Step in Violence Prevention Risk Factors From Violent Homes to Violent Streets School Discussion Conclusion Chapter 8. Weapons in Schools Introduction Incidence and Prevalence of Weapons in Schools Demographic and Contextual Predictors of Weapons Offenders Where Do Juveniles Obtain Their Weapons? What Weapons Do Juveniles Prefer? Protection or Aggression: Theoretical Predictors of Weapons Possession Differential Association Theory Programs and Policies to Combat Weapons in Schools Conclusion and Policy Implications Part III: Interventions in Cases of School Violence Chapter 9. Characteristics and Consequences of Crisis Events: A Primer for the School Psychologist What Is a Crisis? Situations That May Require School Crisis Intervention The Effects of Crises: Reasons for Providing School Crisis Intervention Concluding Comments Chapter 10. School Crisis Interventions: Strategies for Addressing the Consequences of Crisis Events Chronology of Crisis Intervention Specific Crisis Interventions Multicomponent Crisis Intervention Appendix: Summaries

The Handbook of Risk and Crisis Communication explores the scope and purpose of risk, and its counterpart, crisis, to facilitate the understanding of these issues from conceptual and strategic perspectives. Recognizing that risk is a central feature of our daily lives, found in relationships, organizations, governments, the environment, and a wide variety of interactions, contributors to this volume explore such questions as: \"What is likely to happen, to whom, and with what consequences?\"; \"To what extent can science and vigilance prevent or mitigate negative outcomes?\"; and \"What obligation do some segments of local, national, and global populations have to help other segments manage risks?\", shedding light on the issues in the quest for definitive answers. The Handbook offers a broad approach to the study of risk and crisis as joint concerns. Chapters explore the reach of crisis and risk communication, define and examine key constructs, and parse the contexts of these vital areas. As a whole, the volume presents a comprehensive array of studies that highlight the standard principles and theories on both topics, serving as the largest effort to date focused on engaging risk communication discussions in a comprehensive manner. With perspectives from psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, and communication, the Handbook of Risk and Crisis Communication enlarges the approach to defining and recognizing risk and how should it best be managed. It provides vital insights for all disciplines studying risk, including communication, public relations, business, and psychology, and will be required reading for scholars and researchers investigating risk and crisis in various contexts.

The Handbook of International Crisis Communication Research articulates a broader understanding of crisis communication, discussing the theoretical, methodological, and practical implications of domestic and transnational crises, featuring the work of global scholars from a range of sub-disciplines and related fields.

\"This custom-made planner will enable you to create a time-saving resource to have at your fingertips for any emergency situation, including a communications information kit for everyday use and in times of crisis. Practice scenarios and checklists that provide a head start when an emergency happens are included.\"--Jacket.

Conflict Management is an easy-to-read and high-powered tool for understanding and managing conflict situations. Conflict can spiral out of control, but if you understand how the spiral works you may be able to prevent it from even beginning. In this book you will find many options for managing conflict, including: planning goal setting compromise mediation Expert communicator Baden Eunson also takes an in-depth look at negotiation skills. He offers a visual and fresh approach to the work of strategies and tactics, negotiation styles, the importance of listening and questioning skills, the reasons why the location of negotiation can affect its outcome, and why the phrase 'win-win' is not a cliché but a technique for success.