Red Folder Initiative

Academic

• Decline in quality of work and grades
• Repeated absences
• Disturbing content in writing or presentations (violence, death)
• Talking about personal issues 
• Classroom disruptions
• Repeatedly asking for extensions or turning in late work
• No response to repeated emails, outreach 

Behavioral

• Changes in physical appearance
• Deterioration in grooming and hygiene; weight loss/gain
• Sudden change of energy and personality
• Excessive fatigue or Excessive energy
• Intoxication, hangovers, or smelling of alcohol or marijuana
• Disoriented or “out of it”
• Emails at odd hours (middle of the night)
• Distressed, disjointed or repeated emails
• Isolation
• Lack of follow-through 
• Sense of hopelessness

Interpersonal

• Personal distress that could include family problems, financial difficulties, depression, grief or thoughts of suicide
• Excessive tearfulness, panic reactions, irritability or unusual apathy
• Verbal abuse (taunting, badgering, intimidation)
• Expressions of concern about the student by their peers
• Panicked or anxiety ridden
• Death of family member/friend, grief
• Lack of boundaries

Safety

• Anger or hostility
• Implied or direct threats to harm self or others
• Academic assignments dominated by extreme themes
• Strange or bizarre behavior 
• Loss of contact with reality
• Stalking or harassing
• Excessive communication via email, texting or phone

Say what you see:

• Be direct (without judgement)
• Stick to the facts
• Don't make assumptions
• Describe the changes you've noticed
• Ask if they are okay
• Listen

Show compassion:

• Remove distractions
• Let them know you are there for them
• Be patient and listen
• Ask what they need
• Offer help where you can
• Summarize what they say

Hear them out:

• Provide a space to be heard
• No invasive questions
• Be present and patient
• Stay calm
• Let them know they are not alone
• Affirm their feelings

Remember to share with your student that you are a Mandated Reporter and that you must share with the Title IX Coordinator situations which deal with any form of interpersonal violence. 

For any questions regarding Mandated Reporting please contact Title IX Xoordinator, Dan Cook-Huffman, 814-641-3152.

Example:
"Before we get too far into talking, I need to let you know that I am a Mandated Reporter, which means that the school requires me to share yopur situation with the Title IX Coordinator, who works really hard to keep your information very private."

• Reassure them of the Title IX Coordinator's resources and role. 
• Give them the option to stop and talk to confidential resources, like a counselor.

Conversation Tips:

• You are missed in class. Is everything OK? Is there anything I can do to help?
• You haven't completed the past few assignments. Is there anything you want to talk about?
• It sounds like you are really overwhelmed! Let me share some resources with you.
• Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am not an expert in this area, but I know someone who may be able to help. Would it be OK if I put you in contact with them?

Is the student a danger to self or others, or does the student need immediate assistance for any reason?

Yes

The student's conduct is clearly and imminently reckless, disorderly, dangerous or threatening, including self-harm behavior or having a weapon.
Call 911
Call JCPS: 814-641-3636 (24/7)

I’m Not Sure

The student shows signs of distress but I am unsure how serious it is. My interaction has left me feeling uneasy and/or concerned about the student. - Submit a notice of concern using this link and refer students to appropriate campus resource from list.

No

I am not concerned for the student's immediate safety, but they are having significant academic and/or personal issues and could use some support. Please submit a notice of concern for the student, using this link


RESOURCE GUIDE

Confidential Campus Resources

• Glaeser Counseling Services: 814-641-3353
• Broad Top Health Services: 814-643-3205
• Campus Ministry: 814-641-3362
• SPoT: 814-641-3076 or 3077
• Sr. Associate Dean of Student Success and Violence Prevention: 814-641-3077

Campus Resources - not confidential

• Public Safety: 814-641-3636 (24/7)
• Campus and Residential Life: 814-641-3323
• Dean of Students: 814-641-3161
• Academic Resources: 814-641-3079
• Student Accessibility Services: 814-641-5840
• Dean of Access, Opportunity, and Leadership Development: 814-641-3173
• Title IX Coordinator: 814-641-3152

Community Resources (24/7 lines)

• Tri County Crisis Hotline: 800-929-9583
• Huntingdon House (domestic violence/stalking): 814-643-1190 - confidential
• The Abuse Network (sexual assault): 888-810-2444 - confidential

National Resources

• Emergency: 911
• National Suicide Hotline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: text PA to 741741
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
• Steve Fund (BIPOC support): text STEVE to 741-741

• Confusion
• Bruises
• Withdrawing from activities
• Isolation
• Fear
• Defends partner or laughs it off
• Quick moving relationship
• Humiliation
• Sense of worthlessness
• Change in clothing or style
• Exhaustion
• Frequent texts
• Silence
• Economic instability

• Remain Calm
• Say what you see with no judgement
• Believe the victim/survivor
• Listen
• Make it clear it is not their fault
• Give the victim/survivor control—let them make decisions about what to do next
• Assure them of your support
• Be available for the student to express a range of emotions: crying, screaming, being silent
• Respect the student's privacy without making false promises of confidentiality

What to Say:

• “I am so sorry for what you are experiencing.”
• “Thank you for sharing.”
• Recommend services and provide direct referrals; assist student in contacting resources
• "This is your story to tell, if and when you choose to tell it."
• "I believe you."
• Assist the student in contacting resources
• Frame any decision to seek and accept help as an intelligent choice
• Make sure the student understands what actions are necessary (Title IX Coordinator)
• Be frank with the student about your limits (time, expertise, etc.)
• “You are not alone—there are people in place that can help you.”

RESOURCE GUIDE

The SPoT - confidential
Ellis Hall 113
814-641-3076 or 3077 
thespot@juniata.edu
althouj@juniata.edu

24/7 Help - confidential

• Huntingdon House: 814-643-1190 (dating, domestic violence and stalking)
• Juniata College Public Safety: 814-641-3636
• Tri County Crisis Hotline: 800-929-9583

Additional Confidential Campus Resources

• Counseling Services: 814-641-3353
• Broad Top Health Services: 814-643-3205
• Campus Ministry: 814-641-3362

Campus Resources

• Public Safety: 814-641-3636
• Campus and Residential Life: 814-641-3323
• Dean of Students: 814-641-3161
• Sr. Associate Dean of Student Success/Violence Prevention: 814-641-3077
• Academic Resources: 814-641-3079
• Student Accessibility Services: 814-641-5840
• Dean of Access, Opportunity, and Leadership Development: 814-641-3173
• Title IX Coordinator: 814-641-3152

National Resources

• Emergency: 911
• National Suicide Hotline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: text PA to 741741
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
• Steve Fund (BIPOC support): text STEVE to 741-741

• Withdrawing from activities
• Sadness/Depression
• Substance abuse
• Fear/Anxiety
• Unkempt
• Inability to attend to assignments or concentrate
• Absences
• Distrust/Anger
• Refrains from sexual contact or becomes overly sexual
• Exhaustion
• Numbness/Dissociation
• Confusion
• Denial

• Remain Calm
• Believe the victim/survivor
• Make it clear it is not their fault
• Give the victim/survivor control—let them make decisions about what to do next
• Be available for the student to express a range of emotions: crying, screaming, being silent—just listen
• Respect the student's privacy without making false promises of confidentiality
• Assure the victim of your support
• Ask before giving any physical support

What to Say:

• “I am so sorry for what you are experiencing.”
• “Thank you for sharing.”
• Recommend services and provide direct referrals; assist student in contacting resources
• Frame any decision to seek and accept help as an intelligent choice
• Make sure the student understands what actions are necessary (Title IX Coordinator)
• Be frank with the student about your limits (time, expertise, etc.)
• Encourage and assist the student to make and keep an appointment, and set a follow-up meeting with the student
• “You are not alone—there are people in place that can help you.”The SPoT

RESOURCE GUIDE

The SPoT - confidential
Ellis Hall 113
814-641-3076
thespot@juniata.edu 

24/7 Help - confidential

• The Abuse Network: 888-810-2444
• Juniata College Public Safety: 814-641-3636
• Tri County Crisis Hotline: 800-929-9583

Additional Confidential Campus Resources

• Counseling Services: 814-641-3353
• Broad Top Health Services: 814-643-3205
• Campus Ministry: 814-641-3362

Campus Resources

• Public Safety: 814-641-3636
• Campus and Residential Life: 814-641-3323
• Dean of Students: 814-641-3157
• Dean of Student Success/Violence Prevention: 814-641-3077
• Academic Services: 814-641-3150
• Student Accessibility Services: 814-641-5840
• Dean of Access, Opportunity, and Leadership Development: 814-641-3173
• Title IX Coordinator: 814-641-3152

National Resources

• Emergency: 911
• National Suicide Hotline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: text PA to 741741
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support): 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
• Steve Fund (BIPOC support): text STEVE to 741-741