All Clear (eBook)
224 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-394-17809-4 (ISBN)
An expert's guide to creating safety in educational environments and responding correctly when the unthinkable happens
In All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School Crises, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency-whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency.
The techniques in this book are not just hypothetical. Chris Joffe has a substantive background in emergency and crisis response, and Joffe Emergency Services has been trusted to put preparedness plans into place across U.S. school districts, charter schools, private schools, and global companies. With this book, you'll learn how to prioritize the health and safety of your students in a way that considers the unique attributes of your school or district.
- Follow a thoughtful but realistic approach to planning for and responding to emergency situations and recovering from crises
- Gain the micro-level tools and confidence to help your community stay safer, including emergency response techniques and leadership strategies
- Address environmental, social, and other barriers to school safety, in partnership with community stakeholders
- Learn communication strategies that you can use to teach others how to respond in times of crisis, without generating panic
All Clear empowers district and school leaders, heads of school, and school security professionals-as well as teachers, parents, and other youth leaders-to create secure learning environments where students can feel safe.
CHRIS JOFFE is a sought-after safety expert and founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services. Motivated by his experience growing up in foster care, Chris founded Joffe Emergency Services with a simple promise: to empower teams with the skills they need to keep people safe in an emergency.
An expert s guide to creating safety in educational environments and responding correctly when the unthinkable happens In All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School Crises, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency. The techniques in this book are not just hypothetical. Chris Joffe has a substantive background in emergency and crisis response, and Joffe Emergency Services has been trusted to put preparedness plans into place across U.S. school districts, charter schools, private schools, and global companies. With this book, you ll learn how to prioritize the health and safety of your students in a way that considers the unique attributes of your school or district. Follow a thoughtful but realistic approach to planning for and responding to emergency situations and recovering from crises Gain the micro-level tools and confidence to help your community stay safer, including emergency response techniques and leadership strategies Address environmental, social, and other barriers to school safety, in partnership with community stakeholders Learn communication strategies that you can use to teach others how to respond in times of crisis, without generating panicAll Clear empowers district and school leaders, heads of school, and school security professionals as well as teachers, parents, and other youth leaders to create secure learning environments where students can feel safe.
CHRIS JOFFE is a sought-after safety expert and founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services. Motivated by his experience growing up in foster care, Chris founded Joffe Emergency Services with a simple promise: to empower teams with the skills they need to keep people safe in an emergency.
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
Part I The Crisis Experience 1
1 How We Experience Crises 3
2 Finding Solid Ground When Crisis Emerges 13
3 My Experience with Crisis 27
Part II What All Emergencies Have in Common 37
4 The Common Threads of Emergency Response 39
5 Analyzing Risk 53
6 Preventing Crisis through Relationships 63
7 Organizing Teams, People, and Resources to Respond 73
Part III The Seven Circles: A Framework for Emergency Response and Recovery 105
8 Initiation 107
9 Activation 115
10 Response 137
11 Assessment 149
12 Recovery 163
13 Rebuilding 175
14 Restoration 181
Conclusion: The Obstacles to the Job Are the Job 187
Appendix 193
Index 195
"In the early days of Covid-19, Chris Joffe's unique insights and guidance helped school leaders plan weeks ahead. In All Clear, the tools and strategies he teaches will make it possible for school communities to anticipate and prepare for the unpredictable years in advance."
--Steven Lorch, Head of School, Kadima Day School, Los Angeles
"Chris Joffe is the kind of person you call when you have only one call to make--a sherpa in the wilds of crisis response. All Clear blends Joffe's EMT urgency with his CEO vision, a must for modern-day risk management."
--Duncan Lyon, Head of School, Allen-Stevenson School
"Chris Joffe's book is a tutorial on how to master panic and turn crisis into calm. The secrets he shares in All Clear focus on the real-life lessons he learned about the value of working with the people around you, not in spite of them."
--Katherine Schweit, former agent and executive for the FBI and author of Stop the Killing, How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis
"An impressive addition to the field of school safety and crisis management, All Clear offers invaluable insight and actionable information. With an incredible backstory, Chris Joffe incorporates his personal history with his professional experience to provide a powerful guide for emergency preparedness and crisis response. Written by a true leader in the field, I highly recommend this book."
--Nancy Zarse, Psy.D., Forensic Psychologist and CEO and Founder of Zarse Psychological Services
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.11.2023 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie |
| Schlagworte | Bildungswesen • Education • K-12 • K-12 / Leitung u. Verwaltung • Leadership & Administration (K-12) |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-17809-3 / 1394178093 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-17809-4 / 9781394178094 |
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