EDSS 6376 - Social Responsibility,Violence Prevention,and Crisis Intervention in Schools

Institution:

Loyola Marymount University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours Complex pressures of today's society produce conditions that inhibit the maximum social, intellectual, and emotional development of students. An important pupil attribute, self esteem, must be well supported as a bridge to positive outcomes, including but not limited to, academic achievement, personal responsibility, and to become an active and contributing citizen. PPS providers must be equipped with skills and knowledge to understand the myriad of factors that contribute to making a safe school for pupils and adults. This graduate level course is designed to support learning and application of knowledge and skill in (1) the concept of resiliency and how it protects; (2) prevention and early intervention in events such as violence, suicide, pregnancy, and others that may lead to individual crises; (3) quality indicators of a school-based crisis team.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lmu.edu

Phone Number:

(310) 338-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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