If you are in contact with a student who appears to be an immediate threat to his or her own safety or that of others, please call 911.
Crisis situations include:
• Stated intention to commit suicide or inflict serious harm to self
• Stated intention or obvious behavior that indicates an imminent threat to harm others
Non-emergency situations in which the student does not pose an immediate threat to self or others but exhibits behavior revealing a potential for harm may be referred to Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at 706-542-2274,the Office of the Dean of Students at 706-542-7774 or University Police at 706-542-2200.
Beahvior Assessment Responce Council
What is BARC?
The Behavioral Assessment & Response Council (BARC) is a group of key administrators who assess and determine the appropriate response to students who exhibit threatening behavior to self and/or others.
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Council Members
What is BARC authorized to do?
BARC is empowered to take necessary steps to remove from campus any student who may present a direct threat of harm to themselves, to other students and/or to other members of the campus community.
BARC has the authority to bar a student from campus, a portion of campus or a specific building for a specified period of time in a manner consistent with the administrative procedures of the Office of Student Conduct and the UGA Police Department.
BARC is not empowered to do the following:
How can you assist BARC?
When contacting BARC about a student whom you believe has the potential to harm themselves or others, please provide as much information as possible. Information is critical. The more information we have, the better we can make a determination of whether the student poses a threat to himself/herself or others.
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