Handle With Care Teacher Tip Sheet

Handle With Care (HWC) is a program designed to enhance communication between law enforcement and schools regarding children’s exposure to traumatic events. Students may exhibit academic, emotional, and/or behavioral problems as a result of the event. HWC is aimed at ensuring that school-aged children who are exposed to trauma receive trauma-sensitive supports in lieu of punishment. The HWC notice indicates the student has experienced an adverse event, it does not indicate a criminal event. It can happen to anyone!