Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.

All of us dread the call notifying us that one of our students has been arrested. In fact, the type of advice and assistance provided to an international student in this situation is similar to that provided to a U.S. citizen, with the exception of the overlay of culture and immigration

If you suspect a student or scholar may be in a state of deteriorating mental health or in mental health crisis, there are several factors to keep in mind. This resource lists potential warning signs and offers action items, but is not intended to be exhaustive for every situation.

Crises in a student's or scholar's home country may be political, social, economic, environmental, or health-related. Floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, political upheaval and war throughout the world can cause enormous stress for those affected.

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community Subcommittee on Health and Safety has created a resource, to help education abroad professionals develop sound study abroad risk management policies and procedures, in response to U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings.

A resource, developed by The Education Abroad Subcommittee on Health and Safety, to help international educators create sound, study abroad pre-departure participation policies.

When is it in the best interest of you and the student or scholar you are advising to refer him or her to an attorney? What are some common questions that international student and scholar advisers face that are normally referred to an attorney?

A compilation of internet resources offering information from various sources to help you make decisions about safety and security abroad.