Crisis Intervention on Campus: Current and New Approaches

Abstract

Critical incidents, whether a natural disaster, interpersonal violence, or death of a student, continue to be an unfortunate aspect of campus life. This article discusses the resulting use, potential overuse, and possible misuse of psychological debriefing. Analysis and interpretation of recent scientific data for interventions similar to commonly used methods of campus crisis intervention are provided. Recommendations are offered for potential use of alternative strategies for responding to critical incidents.