2010

Disturbing school events have the potential to erupt in schools at any time. These deleterious situations can range in scope from natural catastrophes such as tornadoes or floods, to emergencies such as the death of student, or man-made disasters such as school shootings or suicides. Although crises in schools are rare and unexpected, these events have created a heightened awareness of the need for effective crisis intervention plans in schools (Allen et al., 2002). Despite the fact that no plan can cover the wide range of incidents that could occur within the school setting (Cornell & Sheras, 1998). preparedness is an essential component to facilitating a return to normalcy.