1. Students-at-Risk

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

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Annual Data from 2014 to 2017

6. Monthly Comparisons for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017
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Monthly Comparisons for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017

7. Reporting Protocol Critical matters Non urgent concerns
call 911 and/or Campus Security at x3200
Non urgent concerns
refer to policy or orange folder
and/or call Darryl Veld x4041
Online Reporting System
University of Rochester CARE Network

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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”

13. 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)

14. Thank you!
Questions?