School Counselors' Use of a Multitier System of Support to Foster Safe School Experiences and Respond to School Violence

Authors

George Padilla, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Clarissa L. Salinas, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
James F. Whittenberg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors introduce and identify current issues, controversies and problems that influence school safety and counselor preparedness. A brief overview of school violence in America, counselors' training to deal with school violence, and factors that influence school violence are provided. Following this, the authors present a multitier system of supports (MTSS) as a recommended model for counselors to (1) prevent, (2) prepare and plan, (3) respond, and (4) lead recovery efforts as related to school violence. Finally, a case study is presented in which the authors apply best practices within the American Counselor Association's national framework to handle a crisis.

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Recommended Citation

Padilla, G., Salinas, C., Cavazos Vela, J., & Whittenberg, J. F. (2021). School Counselors' Use of a Multitier System of Support to Foster Safe School Experiences and Respond to School Violence. In Rausch, M. A., & Gallo, L. L. (Ed.), Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics (pp. 275-295). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-7319-8.ch015

Publication Title

Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics

DOI

10.4018/978-1-7998-7319-8.ch015