Students-at-Risk

Agenda: Introduction New role in Student Life and Community Experience Student-at-risk overview Trends Reporting Protocol Emergency/crisis situations Non-emergency/crisis situations How to help

Definition Students-at-risk refers to any student whose physical or mental state is such that they may be or have become a threat to themselves, the physical or mental welfare of others, or the Brock community in general.

SAR Team Manager, Student Affairs (Chair) Darryl Veld Medical Director Gail MacPherson Psychologist Carrie Heilbron Campus Security Karl Thorpe Student Affairs Case Coordinator Olivia Fabiani Deputy Registrar Susan Guenther Human Rights and Equity Advisor Currently vacant Manager of Services for Students with Disabilities Dianne Jansen Director, Residences Amanda Ziegler Associate Director, International Supports Sheila Young

Insert title here Annual Data from 2014 to 2017

Monthly Comparisons for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 Insert title here Monthly Comparisons for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

Reporting Protocol Critical matters Non urgent concerns call 911 and/or Campus Security at x3200 Non urgent concerns refer to policy or orange folder Email and/or call Darryl Veld x4041 dveld@brocku.ca Online Reporting System University of Rochester CARE Network https://www.rochester.edu/care/

Anonymous Reporting Anonymous referrals accepted, not preferred We can assure confidentiality if necessary Duty to warn If you are unsure about threat level, refer to SAR team for further assessment

Emergency/Crisis Situations The following situations require an immediate response: Direct or indirect reference to suicide/wanting to die Violent or Disruptive Behaviour Drug and alcohol abuse or misuse Expressed desire to die by suicide Any type of physical violence causing bodily harm (to self or other) Potential drug overdose Expressed thoughts that the world, family, friends would be better off without them Self injurious behaviour such as cutting Potential alcohol poisoning Expressed feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness Deliberate conversations designed to scare (weapons, killing, etc) Expressed feelings of powerful guilt Racist or other fixated thoughts

The following situations do not require immediate response: Non-Emergency/Crisis Situations The following situations do not require immediate response: Marked changes in mood or behaviour Academic and learning challenges Difficulty in communicating and/or distortions of reality Sexual assault disclosure Discrimination, harassment and bullying Disordered eating If you have any questions about the situations mentioned above, do not hesitate to contact the Manager of Student Affairs.

Other Signs of Distress Changes in academic performance Listlessness or falling asleep in class Unusual behaviour High levels of irritability Significant weight loss or gain Physical symptoms Changes in hygiene or dress Changes in relationships or social behaviour Difficulty concentrating or communicating Loss or deterioration of housing Significant financial pressures

Start the conversation How to Help What to do and say: Start the conversation Listen Support Refer It’s okay to ask and express concern Listen without judging Acknowledge their thoughts and feelings in a compassionate way Provide the student with resources Be specific about the behaviours that concern you Meet in a private location, be patient and give your undivided attention Offer hope and let them know you want to help Offer to make the call with the student “I’ve noticed you’ve missed the last three seminars and I’m concerned about you” “Is there anything I can do to help?” “It sounds like you’re feeling out of place” “If you’d like, I can call and book the appointment while you are here with me”

Outcomes Range of response Leaves (voluntary and involuntary) Focused on improving individual and university campus safety Most common is referral to personal counselling Student focused Leaves (voluntary and involuntary) Withdrawal (voluntary and involuntary)

Thank you! Questions?