Bereavement, Memorials, and Anniversaries: Developing a Recovery Annex for K-12 Schools

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This document describes how schools can prepare for and respond to the death of a student or staff member by creating a Recovery Annex in their emergency plans. It explains ways to support grieving students and staff, plan safe memorials, handle anniversaries of tragic events, and work with mental health professionals. It also gives tips on talking about loss, supporting teachers, involving the community in planning memorials or activities, and being sensitive to different cultures. The goal is to help everyone heal together after a tragedy.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Violence

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Bereavement; Community Participation; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Mental Health Services; Schools; Social Support; Students; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA); U.S. Department of Education

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