If you are a teacher or member of a school staff, the World Health Organization's (WHO) PDF Publication:
Preventing Suicide - A Resource for Teachers and Other School Staff is a valuable teaching tool for you and your coworkers. And for quick reference, keep our
Teen Services Referral Sheet posted.
Under a grant from the RI Department of Education, The Samaritans of Rhode Island is also available for presentations at your school. Contact us for more information.
Legislation Requiring School Emergency Plans and Crisis Response Teams - School Safety Plans
During the 2001 legislative session, the RI General Assembly passed legislation requiring the school committee of each city and town and regional school district to appoint school safety teams to develop school safety plans in order to effectively prepare for acts of violence and other emergencies which may potentially arise in school settings.
For more information about these requirements contact, your school principal, superintendent, school committee or contact The RI Department of Education, George McDonough at (401) 222-4600 ext. 2372.
Resources available for developing plans include:
RI Emergency Management Agency: (401) 946-9996
RI Department of Education: (401) 222-3037
RI State Police Headquarters: (401) 444-1000
RI State Fire Marshals Office: (401) 294-0861
RI Critical Incident Stress Management Team: (401) 763-2778
