2021 COMBAT Funding: $49,220.00

In The EJCSCKC's Own Words

The Eastern Jackson County Schools Collaborative of Greater Kansas City (EJCSC-GKC) is a joint effort among the school districts of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, and Lone Jack for the purpose of addressing the prevention of violence among our youth and families in Eastern Jackson County.

All school-aged children within our collaborative who are identified to be at risk of violence, either to themselves or others, are eligible for services.

All prevention services are guided by our district psychologist, who acts as our Prevention Services and Drug Abatement Coordinator (PSDAC).

Services

• Implementation of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program to middle school and high school students
• Implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and/or principles to students in third grade through 12th grade.
• Cyberbullying is also addressed utilizing the Olweus model and principles, calling upon law enforcement agencies as indicated and/or appropriate.  

Cyberbullying

To more directly target cyberbullying, the “I Was Cyberbullied” program is implemented specifically with our seventh grade students as an early intervention to further address electronic aggression. 

Becoming Fuly Trauma-Informed Schools

Many of our youth have experienced significant traumas that put them at increased risk to commit violence or abuse substances. As such, we are in the process of becoming fully trauma-informed schools. 

Safety risk assessments and/or threat assessments are conducted whenever student safety issues are in question. 

Crisis interventions and grief support services are provided to students in need and/or as warranted.  

Therapeutic assessments and brief interventions are provided as needed.

Additionally, our psychologist provides brief therapy services (individual or family) as needed when student(s) and their families would not be able to receive them otherwise. 

As appropriate, referrals are made to link students and families with other outside services and COMBAT funded agencies. The overarching goal of all these efforts is the reduction of violence among our youth, leading to the desired outcome of safer communities in Eastern Jackson County.