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Massachusetts School Safety Plans (Part A)
With violence in schools reaching higher levels than ever before, some Massachusetts schools are developing a school safety plan to help ensure the safety and security of the students entrusted to their care. Although some have started on this endeavor, many more need to step up to the plate to make schools safer for our children.
North Reading plans to step up security in their schools by adding buzz in systems, video surveillance, and electronic key cards. Not everyone is happy about these security measures as they appear to be focused on outsiders when most school violence occurs from students attending the school.
If your child has suffered an accident at school you should consult with a personal injury lawyer that specializes in child injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts. It is important that the lawyer you choose has successfully handled child accident cases and understands the intricacies of child injuries.
Some key factors schools should include in their school safety plans include:
- Crisis Management Plan
- Emergency Planning
- Safety Assessments
- School Security and Emergency Preparedness Training
- School Gang Training
- Post Crisis Training
Crisis Management Plan – schools should have a plan in place to be able manage any and all possible crises that may occur. The plan will cover school violence as well as natural disasters, etc.
Emergency Planning – all schools should have an emergency plan that works in conjunction with the crisis management plan.
Safety Assessments – schools would be wise to have their safety assessed so they can make improvements in the areas that are less than stellar.
School Security and Emergency Preparedness Training – this should occur several times a year at the school and include the students. This training will go a long way in preparing students should school violence occur. Additionally, the training will help ensure school safety by training all staff and students in safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
School Gang Training – this is very important for administrators in order for them to be able to recognize and deal with any gang related issues and/or events.
Post Crisis Training – this training is critical should an incident occur. Violence in schools can shake the very core of the students so having a post crisis process in place will be one key to helping the staff and students cope with the incident.
When selecting a Massachusetts child injury lawyer you’ll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? For over 30 years Kiley Law Group, located in Boston and Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child’s injuries. Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.
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