National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work helps schools and communities before, during, and after times of crisis through providing educational resources and training, consultations, immediate crisis response, and the support of research and policies in the field of childhood bereavement and disaster preparedness.
History
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement began in 1990 at Yale University through the work of David J. Schonfeld, M.D., who continues to serve as the Center Director. In 2005, the September 11th Children's Fund and the National Philanthropic Trust officially established the Center. With New York Life Foundation's support, which began in 2009, the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement added programs and initiatives such as the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.
In 2015, the Center relocated to the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in Los Angeles, where it continues to assist schools and communities across the country in the aftermaths of tragedy.
Services
The services provided by the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are free of charge, and include:
* Confidential on-site and remote technical assistance and consultation for K-12 school leadership and school professionals
* Practical and timely advice via a 24/7 toll-free number and via email
* Ongoing support in the immediate aftermath of a crisis and throughout the long-term recovery period
* Educational resources and crisis management tools
* School staff training and community presentations, as well as professional development for a range of professional audiences.
Collaboration
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement works closely with the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, disseminating the information and material relevant to schools and communities in crisis. The Center also works closely with the following organizations:
* New York Life Foundation
* USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
* AASA, The School Superintendents Association
* American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA)
* American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
* American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
* National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
* National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
* National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
* National Education Association (NEA)
* School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA)
Notable Work
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement supported communities affected by the following crisis events:
* September 11th attacks
* Hurricane Katrina
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* Joplin, Mo & Al tornado
* Newtown, CT school shootings
* Aurora, CO school shootings
* Maysville, WA school shootings
* Townville, SC school shootings
* Great Smoky Mountain wildfires
See Also
* Coalition to Support Grieving Students
History
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement began in 1990 at Yale University through the work of David J. Schonfeld, M.D., who continues to serve as the Center Director. In 2005, the September 11th Children's Fund and the National Philanthropic Trust officially established the Center. With New York Life Foundation's support, which began in 2009, the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement added programs and initiatives such as the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.
In 2015, the Center relocated to the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in Los Angeles, where it continues to assist schools and communities across the country in the aftermaths of tragedy.
Services
The services provided by the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are free of charge, and include:
* Confidential on-site and remote technical assistance and consultation for K-12 school leadership and school professionals
* Practical and timely advice via a 24/7 toll-free number and via email
* Ongoing support in the immediate aftermath of a crisis and throughout the long-term recovery period
* Educational resources and crisis management tools
* School staff training and community presentations, as well as professional development for a range of professional audiences.
Collaboration
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement works closely with the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, disseminating the information and material relevant to schools and communities in crisis. The Center also works closely with the following organizations:
* New York Life Foundation
* USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
* AASA, The School Superintendents Association
* American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA)
* American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
* American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
* National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
* National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
* National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
* National Education Association (NEA)
* School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA)
Notable Work
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement supported communities affected by the following crisis events:
* September 11th attacks
* Hurricane Katrina
*
* Joplin, Mo & Al tornado
* Newtown, CT school shootings
* Aurora, CO school shootings
* Maysville, WA school shootings
* Townville, SC school shootings
* Great Smoky Mountain wildfires
See Also
* Coalition to Support Grieving Students
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