Public opinion, crisis, Theodore Kowalski
A crisis is an unstable condition or situation or a stage in a series of events at which the inclination of future events, in most cases for the worst, is determined. How issues are handles at this stage, is very vital in determining the extent to which the future events may be favorable or unfavorable. In chapter 13 of his book, where he was addressing the issue on responding to crisis, Theodore Kowalski referred to the suicide at McKinley middleschool (Kowalski, 2010). This book focuses on how schools administrations can build a positive affiliation with the students and with the complete community and stakeholders through effective communication.
The suicide at McKinley middle school is a report on the saddening death of a school teenager who took his own life away. Kenny McKinley who was laid to rest on September, 28th 2010, made the fatal attempt on his life while in school.
A point to note is that suicidal signs or symptoms had been noted in him but as usual, they were not taken seriously. This occurrence brings about the big question about how seriously persons' should view a crisis and take combative measures to make sure that it does not lead to a negative occurrence. It is obvious that if at all the people around Kenny were swift enough in taking measures to deal with the suicidal symptoms in him, the chances of him taking away his own life would have been reduced. This is because a positive step had already been made toward averting the situation, the crisis had been identified(Kowalski, 2010). All they had to do is seek ways of mitigating the risks associated with the crisis at hand.
[...] All they had to do is seek ways of mitigating the risks associated with the crisis at hand. The same situation is also exemplified in the case where Teddy Molina, a student from Flour Bluff High School, took away his life with a hunting rifle after what reports describe as a hounding experience from bullies on him. The two cases are similar in that people around Molina were aware of his experiences and how much they were affecting him but it is sad to note that no action was taken to avert the crisis. [...]
[...] Public opinion & responding to crisis A crisis is an unstable condition or situation or a stage in a series of events at which the inclination of future events, in most cases for the worst, is determined. How issues are handles at this stage, is very vital in determining the extent to which the future events may be favorable or unfavorable. In chapter 13 of his book, where he was addressing the issue on responding to crisis, Theodore Kowalski referred to the suicide at McKinley middleschool (Kowalski, 2010). [...]
[...] Parents and teachers should both ensure that they keenly watch their students and ensure that they are aware of what is going in the teenagers lives. This is fundamental in ensuring their well-being. Reference Kowalski, T. (2010). Public Relations in Schools (5th ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall. [...]
[...] A properly thought out plan to deal with crisis is important in any institution, including schools. If McKinley Middle School had employed such a plan earlier, we would not have been talking of such cases as suicide in the school today. The plan should basically start with having a group of able persons who have good communication skills to be capable of overseeing the implementation of the plan. These people should be very fast and accurate in identifying a crisis and its depth. [...]
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