After a School Tragedy: Readiness, Response, Recovery & Resources

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Acts of violence, suicide, and other tragedies affect many school communities. In 2018, there were 82 school shootings, the highest number since 1970 (CHDS, 2019). Death by suicide is currently the 2 nd leading cause of death among teenagers, next to [car] accidents (CDC, 2018). In 2017, 2 out of every 100 teenagers made suicide…

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

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Georgia Department of Education provides a variety of resources and data on substances that students may abuse. View the whole list of resources here.

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Bullying Prevention

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Many school districts are seeking tools to use in the development of bullying prevention strategies and activities. The purpose of this Bullying Prevention Toolkit is to provide information to aid efforts to prevent bullying.

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Carbon Monoxide’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality

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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and…

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Child Abuse and Child Protection

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Every professional working with children is an important part of Georgia’s plan to eliminate the abuse and neglect of children. This course was written specifically for individuals who are employed or who volunteer in Georgia schools. ​

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Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States.

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Coping with Disaster

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Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. The emotional toll that disaster brings can sometimes be even more devastating than the financial strains of damage and loss of home, business or personal property.

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COVID-19 Resources for Schools

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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is working closely with the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Department of Public Health (GaDPH), and other agencies to ensure local school districts, parents, and students have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 (commonly called coronavirus).

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Crisis Text Line

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Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

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Cyber Safety Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts

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The Internet allows for access to information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For schools (public and nonpublic), online capabilities not only create entrée to a vast amount of resources but also facilitate distance learning and collaboration between classes and students in different locations. Along with the benefits the Internet brings, however, come…

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