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Red Folder

LOYOLA RED FOLDER

UNIVERSITY CRISIS RESPONSE & RESOURCES

The CURA Network's Red Folder is a guide to help faculty and staff recognize, respond to, refer, and report students of concern to the appropriate campus resource. Helping you to respond with care and concern is a critical factor in supporting a healthy campus community. 

To download a PDF of the Red Folder, please click here.

FOR EMERGENCIES OR URGENT CONCERNS

CAMPUS SAFETY/SECURITY OR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

All other student concerns can be referred to us by submitting a report using the CSAA homepage

LAKE SHORE CAMPUS, WATER TOWER CAMPUS, AND HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

773.508.SAFE (7233) 41-911 (on campus landline)

JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER

+39 06 355881

RECOGNIZE

RESPOND

SAFETY FIRST

When a student displays threatening or potentially violent behavior to themselves or others, the student’s safety and the welfare of the campus community are of the highest priority. Do not hesitate to call for help.

BE PROACTIVE

Engage students early on, pay attention to signs of distress, and set limits on disruptive behavior.

BE DIRECT

Let the student know that you have noticed a change and you want to talk. Don’t be afraid to ask students directly if they are feeling confused, or having thoughts of harming themselves or others.

LISTEN EMPATHETICALLY AND CAREFULLY

Use a non-confrontational approach and a calm voice. Avoid threatening, judgmental, intimidating, or potentially embarrassing responses.

SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows faculty and staff to report student health and safety concerns to relevant campus offices. Taking appropriate action does not violate a student’s privacy rights.

CONSULTATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Always document your interactions with distressed students and consult with your department chair/ supervisor after any incident.

REPORT

BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS: BCT

The Behavioral Concerns Team (BCT) serves as the centralized coordinated body to address student behavior that indicates distress, causes a disturbance in the community, and/or may present a danger to oneself or others. Committed to proactive, early intervention, the BCT supports students directly and through consultation with campus partners. BCT responds to every report by assessing risk and intervening, to ensure student success and safety.

When necessary, the BCT also assesses risk of harm to the University community and coordinates appropriate action to ensure the safety of individual students and the University at large through referral to the University's Threat Assessment Team (TAT).

Complete a BCT report to refer students exhibiting behaviors that present a possible threat to the safety or well-being of oneself or others (examples include suicidal ideation, self-harm, violence, or threats against others).

WHAT ABOUT PRIVACY?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits communication about a student of concern in connection with the health and safety emergency. Observations of a student's conduct or statements made by a student are not protected by FERPA.

REFER

CRISIS HOTLINES

800.273.TALK (8255)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Phone, text message, and online chat support options for suicide prevention and resources

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stevefund.org

The Steve Fund

Text STEVE to 741741 to begin chatting 24/7, free and confidential text line for people in crisis; dedicated to the mental health and well-being of students of color

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888.488.7386

The Trevor Project

thetrevorproject.org

24/7, free and confidential hotline for LGBTQ youth. Telephone, text message, and online chat support options for prevention and crisis resources for LGBTQ youth

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741741

Crisis Text Line

Communicate with a trained counselor via text

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