Crisis management.

RATIONALE While experiencing or witnessing highly traumatic events is still uncommon, it is clear that the frequency of such events is growing. Consequently, the risk faced by students, staff and the broader school community are also growing. Such events can impact considerably on the psychological well-being of students, teachers, and families having an adverse influence in areas such as learning, occupational performance and family interactions. This school is concerned to reduce the traumatic effects of crisis situations both in the short and longer terms and accordingly shall ensure that adequate and appropriate measures are in place to manage the response to traumatic events.