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Recognize the Warning Signs for Suicide to Save Lives! (NAMI NH) [May 2019]

Filed under Mental Health

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell warning signs from “normal” behavior, especially in adolescents. Ask yourself, Is the behavior I am seeing very different for this particular person? Also, recognize that sometimes those who are depressed can appear angry, irritable, and/or hostile in addition to withdrawn and quiet. Learn more about warning signs by …

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Schools as Polling Places (REMS) [May 2019]

Filed under Planning

NH HSEM contacted the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center regarding nationwide information for schools being used as an election polling location. Attached is their response.

Elections, EMDs, EMS, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Polling Places, Recommendation 16, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools, SROs

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (NH DOE) [January 2023]

Filed under Mental Health

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid? Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and …

DOE, EMDs, EMS, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Recommendation 6, SAUs, Schools, Students, Teachers, Training

Campus Resilience Program Exercise Starter Kits (US DHS) [May 2022]

Filed under Training & Exercises

The DHS Campus Resilience Program Exercise Start Kits are self-conducted tabletop exercise (TTX) tailored for the academic community. Each kit includes a set of scalable tools aimed to test existing emergency plans, protocols, and procedures, while also strengthening preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. For more information on the CR Program’s Exercise Starter Kits, read the …

Active Threat, EMDs, EMS, Exercise, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Recommendation 26, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers, Training

Secure Lock Box Info Sheet (NHFMO) [September 2022]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades

Schools should consider installing a secure lock box in a safe location away from the building, such as near the driveway entrance, that allows the school to store critical access information and tools for predetermined, rapid response to school incidents. Attached is an information sheet from the NH Fire Marshal’s Office. Resource: Download the Secure …

Fire, First Responder, FMO, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 20, Resource Document, SAUs, Schools, SROs

Indicators of School Crime & Safety: 2018 (IES) [April 2019]

Filed under Planning

This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and electronic bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions. Indicators of crime and safety are compared across different population subgroups and over time. Data on crimes …

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After a School Tragedy…Readiness, Response, Recovery & Resources (MHTCC) [April 2019]

Filed under Mental Health

From the document: This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. We provide strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy. We offer places to turn for more resources. We …

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CloseUp: Preventing school shootings in NH (WMUR) [April 2019]

Filed under Communication

CloseUp: Preventing school shootings in NH April 21, 2019 MANCHESTER, N.H. — As the fight over control rages on at the State House, New Hampshire law enforcement officials work around that debate to improve school safety. Resources are available here: https://schoolsafetyresources.nh.gov/ https://www.wmur.com/article/closeup-preventing-school-shootings-in-nh/27218116

Active Threat, Bullying, DOS, EMDs, EMS, Families, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers, Training

Violence Prevention in Schools (FBI) [March 2017)

Filed under Planning

Practical advice gathered from experienced school resource officers on how law enforcement, schools, and districts can work together to keep schools safe. Includes best practices on: • Choosing a school resource officer • Establishing parameters • Necessary training and resources • Working with school officials • Challenges • Legal matters • School climate • Reporting …

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School Bus Traffic Safety Facts (NHTSA) [May 2016]

Filed under Planning

A school-transportation-related crash is a crash that involves, either directly or indirectly, a school bus body vehicle or a non-school bus functioning as a school bus, transporting children to or from school or school-related activities. In this fact sheet school-age children are defined as children 18 and younger.

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