RVCC Service Learning Homeland Security Resources

• Safe Grant Resources - Through funding from the Service Learning Supporting Actions for Engagement (SAFE) grant project, a homeland security resource library has been developed. The library includes 35 books, DVD’s and videos on various topics related to homeland security. The resources are being housed in the RVCC Holocaust and Genocide Institute and are appropriate material for college and high school faculty and students interested in the topic of homeland security. The following link provides a complete listing of resources that are available.
   

• New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services, www.state.nj.us/health
  

• www.denimcross.com
  A National Youth Organization Dedicated to Supporting Homeland Security
  
  
• A New Audio Book Presentation, www.crisisinfo.org/drmarklerner
  Presented on One Compact Disc
  3 Practical Sessions to help you... today
  • Session 1
    Understanding Traumatic Stress: Becoming Empowered
  • Session 2
    Practical Strategies: Easing the Pain
  • Session 3
    Crises and Opportunities: The Ultimate Challenge
    
    
• A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR CRISIS RESPONSE IN OUR SCHOOLS: FIFTH EDITION
  A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR RESPONDING TO SCHOOL-BASED CRISES
  
  A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EXPERTS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
  368 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY ° COMMACK, NEW YORK 11725

  A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools: Fifth Edition conveys critical information to assist schools in responding effectively to “everyday crises” as well as school-based disasters. It is an invaluable resource for administrators, support personnel and faculty.

  School crisis response can no longer be delegated solely to members of a School Crisis Response Team. Today, crisis management is the responsibility of all educators. This dramatically expanded publication provides a structure and process for effectively managing the wide spectrum of school-based crises. It is an invaluable resource in preparation for, and during, actual crisis situations and continues to serve as a meaningful standard for our nation's schools.

  By reaching our school families early with a comprehensive Crisis Response Plan, we can potentially prevent the acute difficulties of today from becoming the chronic problems of tomorrow.

  The Academy offers a 20% discount for orders over 25 copies of A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools. The discount will be calculated automatically when placing your on-line order.

  Please go to www.crisisinfo.org for more information and to download free crisis management documents.
  

• ACUTE TRAUMATIC STRESS MANAGEMENT
  A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO KEEP PEOPLE FUNCTIONING DURING TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND TO MITIGATE LONG-TERM SUFFERING

  A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EXPERTS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
  368 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY ° COMMACK, NEW YORK 11725

  Much has been written about crisis intervention — "psychological first-aid" introduced in the aftermath of a tragedy. Notwithstanding, there is little information offering practical strategies to help people during a traumatic event. This is a time when individuals are perhaps most suggestible and vulnerable to traumatic stress — a tremendous opportunity for intervention.

  Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM) is a pragmatic process that was developed to address the emergent psychological needs of individuals who are exposed to traumatic events. The implementation of ATSM, along with traditional emergency medical intervention, offers a comprehensive response strategy to meet the needs of the "whole person." By reaching people early, during traumatic exposure, we may ultimately prevent acute traumatic stress reactions from becoming chronic stress disorders.

  ATSM offers "practical tools" for addressing the wide spectrum of traumatic experiences — from mild to the most severe. It is a goal-directed process delivered within the framework of a facilitative or helping attitudinal climate. ATSM aims to "jump-start" an individual's coping and problem-solving abilities. It seeks to stabilize acute symptoms of traumatic stress and stimulate healthy, adaptive functioning. Finally, ATSM may increase the likelihood of an individual pursuing mental health intervention, if need be, in the future.
  
  Please go to www.crisisinfo.org for more information and to download free crisis management documents.
  

• Somerset County Conducts Basic Training for Medical Corp Volunteers (.PDF file opens in new window)
  
  
• A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR UNIVERSITY CRISIS RESPONSE
  A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR RESPONDING TO UNIVERSITY-BASED CRISES
  
  A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EXPERTS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
  368 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY ° COMMACK, NEW YORK 11725

  A Practical Guide for University Crisis Response provides a structure and process for effectively managing the wide spectrum of university-based crises - from the seemingly mundane to the most severe. This guide recognizes that crisis response cannot be delegated solely to administrators and members of the Crisis Response Team. Effective crisis management is the responsibility of all university personnel.

  This publication introduces and incorporates a practical and effective strategy for addressing the emotional needs of people during traumatic events, Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM). ATSM does not require caregivers to be mental health practitioners. Rather, ATSM can empower all university personnel by providing a "road map" to keep people functioning and mitigate long-term emotional suffering.

  The Academy offers a 20% discount for orders over 25 copies of A Practical Guide for University Crisis Response. The discount will be calculated automatically when placing your on-line order.

  Please go to www.crisisinfo.org for more information and to download free crisis management documents.