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Seek Justice, Avoid Blame

When an offender or group of offenders is identified, there is a desire among some people to focus solely on discipline and punishment. Appropriate action should be taken against any offender. If a crime has occurred

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Support Targeted Students

It is vital to support specific victims of a bias incident or hate crime at school, as well as show support for the targeted community. To create this support, you must provide for physical safety, denounce the act in

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Provide Accurate Information— and Dispel Misinformation

This is less about a step in the crisis-recovery process and more about your overall management of the response to an incident.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Work with the Media

Minor incidents may fly under the media radar. Any incident that spills off school grounds or draws more widespread attention will also likely draw media attention. So at any moment in a crisis, the next call may be from

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Involve Others

This should not be a starting-from-scratch moment.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Investigate

As an administrator, it is your responsibility to remain calm, firm and deliberate as you gather the facts surrounding a potential bias-based incident.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Denounce the Act

Silence or a lack of response allows fear, confusion, misinformation and distrust to grow.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Put Safety First

The paramount concern in any crisis is safety.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Section Two: When There's a Crisis

What Has Happened? A Latine student and an Asian student have an argument that escalates into screamed slurs and a physical scuffle, observed by more than 50 classmates. An opposing football team refuses to take the

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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Speak Up

You’re walking the halls, staying connected, setting high expectations and embracing teachable moments. There’s one more important step. Speak up and out against injustice.

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Bullying & Bias

August 27, 2012

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