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When a tragedy occurs at a school, there often is a call for the creation of a memorial to remember or commemorate the loss or tragic event. Many recommendations, special considerations, and decisions will need to be made in the emotional aftermath of a school crisis. This handout highlights and addresses some key points
Many recommendations, special considerations, and decisions will need to be made in the emotional aftermath of a school crisis. This handout highlights and addresses some key points for your memorial committee to consider when your school is faced with the challenge of designing a memorial following an incident.
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» Timing of Memorial Activities at School: Commemorative activities and memorialization efforts should not be a focus of the crisis response in the immediate aftermath of a death. If done too soon, there may be a perception that the school is trying to “close the chapter” on grieving. » Equitable Policies: In general, schools should avoid
Schools that rely on formal, traditional means of memorialization, such as placing a plaque in a hallway or dedicating the yearbook, should keep in mind that their actions may establish a precedent that may be difficult for the school to follow in the future.
Sep 12, 2021 · Death and School Crisis Take-Home Message When the death of a student, teacher, or other school staff member occurs, the loss can have a profound effect on the entire school community. It is vital that schools plan ahead to cope with crisis events, including creating appropriate plans and policies and establishing partnerships with community
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Plan for ongoing and long-term services to be available to students. If the death was due to a school crisis, plans should be made for commemoration and memorialization, especially at the time of the anniversary of the death(s) (Further guidelines on memorialization and commemoration). Additional.
Avoid holding the service at the end of the day and immediately releasing a school full of emotionally charged students. After the memorial service, the students should be brought back to their classrooms to discuss their reactions and feelings. Time should be allowed for comfort and transition.
