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How Schools Identify Students In Crisis, Heal From Trauma

Schools must work to identify students who are experiencing crisis so the situation does not escalate. And they need to help students cope with traumatic events at their school.
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Schools must work to identify students who are experiencing crisis so the situation does not escalate. And they need to help students cope with traumatic events at their school.

As the country was reeling from the news of a deadly shooting in Parkland, Florida last week, Vermont State Police released news that a similar event may have been thwarted at Fair Haven Union High School.

RELATED: "2 Years Later, Burlington Author's 'Please Don't Get Murdered At School Today' Essay Still Resonates"

We're talking with T. Elijah Hawkes, co-principal at Randolph Union Middle and High School, and Rob Evans, Vermont school safety liaison officer, about how to identify students in crisis and how to help a school community heal after a traumatic event.

We want to hear from you

  • Does it feel like Vermont has the right approach?
  • If you grew up in Vermont, were you aware of resources available should you need them in your community?
  • Parents, has the morning get-the-kids-to-school ritual changed in the last few days?

Broadcast live on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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