My name is Tyré and I am Junior Psychology and Social Work major at Providence College. I am part of a Social Work class called Community and Political Practice. My classmates and I are working on implementing better school safety on Providence College campus. Due to recent events the high school in Parkland, we realized we do not know what to do if there is an active shooter on campus. We also realized in our classroom that there is no lock on the door if we wanted to keep someone who is harmful out.
We formulated a list of demands that is is necessary for the school to implement as soon as possible to make sure all students and faculty feel safe on campus. The demands are as follow:
- Notify all students about what the crisis safety plan is.
- Post the safety plan through out campus so students are aware of the protocol
- Faculty and staff have a crisis response training.
- Faculty teach safety plan for their particular classroom to students on the first day of class.
- By Fall semester there needs to be a lock on the inside of each door in every academic classroom.
- Send constant "what to do" during the specific crisis through text or email to students and faculty if able.
- Send reminders in the beginning of the semester reminding students what to do during a crisis situation.
Updates
April 13, 2018
The administration at Providence College is still dodging our direct requests for a meeting about these safety protocols. Their silence is a total insult to every student walking into a classroom without a lock on the door. We are not backing down until they acknowledge that our lives matter more than their budget.
April 13, 2018
The administration thought they could ignore our demands and leave us sitting in classrooms with doors that do not lock. They were wrong. This surge of support proves that students are tired of being treated like an afterthought while our safety is put at risk.
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2018
14 Comments
KEEP PUSHING. This is long overdue and the admin needs to stop dragging their feet on basic safety. Totally unacceptable for doors not to lock.
Thank you for doing this. I never thought about the lack of emergency plans until I saw this. Please stay safe!
It’s sad that our children have to go to school and be fearful. Schools should be a safe haven. As a parent I find all incomprehensible. It has to stop.
As a parent, school psychologist and college consultant, this sounds like an excellent idea. Perhaps something to be passed on to other colleges as well. .
I would also recommend an active shooter drill at the beginning of each semester.
You go girl! Make that change!
So proud of you and your friends, Tori on making a stand!
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My name is Tyré and I am Junior Psychology and Social Work major at Providence College. I am part of a Social Work class called Community and Political Practice. My classmates and I are working on implementing better school safety on Providence College campus. Due to recent events the high school in Parkland, we realized we do not know what to do if there is an active shooter on campus. We also realized in our classroom that there is no lock on the door if we wanted to keep someone who is harmful out.
We formulated a list of demands that is is necessary for the school to implement as soon as possible to make sure all students and faculty feel safe on campus. The demands are as follow:
- Notify all students about what the crisis safety plan is.
- Post the safety plan through out campus so students are aware of the protocol
- Faculty and staff have a crisis response training.
- Faculty teach safety plan for their particular classroom to students on the first day of class.
- By Fall semester there needs to be a lock on the inside of each door in every academic classroom.
- Send constant "what to do" during the specific crisis through text or email to students and faculty if able.
- Send reminders in the beginning of the semester reminding students what to do during a crisis situation.
Updates
April 13, 2018
The administration at Providence College is still dodging our direct requests for a meeting about these safety protocols. Their silence is a total insult to every student walking into a classroom without a lock on the door. We are not backing down until they acknowledge that our lives matter more than their budget.
April 13, 2018
The administration thought they could ignore our demands and leave us sitting in classrooms with doors that do not lock. They were wrong. This surge of support proves that students are tired of being treated like an afterthought while our safety is put at risk.
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2018
14 Comments
My daughter is a freshman there and this is honestly terrifying. Locks on doors should have been standard years ago. Glad you are pushing for this.
KEEP PUSHING. This is long overdue and the admin needs to stop dragging their feet on basic safety. Totally unacceptable for doors not to lock.
Thank you for doing this. I never thought about the lack of emergency plans until I saw this. Please stay safe!
It’s sad that our children have to go to school and be fearful. Schools should be a safe haven. As a parent I find all incomprehensible. It has to stop.
As a parent, school psychologist and college consultant, this sounds like an excellent idea. Perhaps something to be passed on to other colleges as well. .
I would also recommend an active shooter drill at the beginning of each semester.
You go girl! Make that change!
So proud of you and your friends, Tori on making a stand!
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My daughter is a freshman there and this is honestly terrifying. Locks on doors should have been standard years ago. Glad you are pushing for this.