Staff Guide to Addressing Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior on Campus

<p>There is an increasing population of students coming to college who challenge and frustrate staff. Students struggle with complex mental health problems, environmental stress, anger difficulties, and the potential for explosively acting out with threats or violence. This practical guide provides college and university staff with direction when working with these students in a variety of college environments, including community colleges, four-year institutions, and online learning environments. Coverage includes how to identify and assess students who are at risk, calm and de-escalate a crisis, motivate and inspire change, and how to manage and maintain change in a positive direction over time. Grounded in theory and research, this book offers practical and tangible advice and guidance to make it easier to assist students in need. </p> <p><strong>Contents</strong></p><p>Preface</p><p>Part I: Foundations and Theory</p><p>Chapter 1: Introduction: Defining Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior</p><p>Chapter 2: Understanding Student Backgrounds and Experiences</p><p>Chapter 3: Calming the Initial Crisis</p><p>Chapter 4: Motivating and Inspiring Change</p><p>Chapter 5: Managing Ongoing Behaviors</p><p>Chapter 6: The Campus BIT, Threat Assessment, Dangerousness</p><p>Part II: Practical Application</p><p>Chapter 7: Advice for Residential Life Staff</p><p>Chapter 8: Advice for Academic Advisors</p><p>Chapter 9: Advice for Front Office Staff</p><p>Chapter 10: Advice for Case Management Staff</p><p>Chapter 11: Advice for Student Activities Staff</p><p>Chapter 12: Campus-Wide Staff Training and Processes</p><p>Chapter 13: Conclusion</p><p>Afterword: A Little Dignity Please… <i>Joseph Allen</i></p><p>Appendix A: Scenario-Based RA Training</p><p>Appendix B: Reality Therapy WDEP Worksheet</p><p>References</p>