{"id":36021,"date":"2024-06-14T12:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T19:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=36021"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:19:57","slug":"red-folder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/studentaffairs\/red-folder\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Folder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d117f309\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3da123a4\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c5c6ca4d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5c6ca4d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc558012 gb-headline-text\">Red Folder<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-13a27b2f gb-headline-text\">Recognize \u2022 Respond \u2022&nbsp;Refer<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c060df8f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Recognize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the most common signs of distress. Students may also present with indicators not listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ee2ed113\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-691e05dd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signs of physical abuse&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of self-injury&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal violence&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unprovoked anger or hostility&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implying or making a direct threat to harm self or others&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stalking or harassing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unprompted disclosure of thoughts of death or suicide&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal abuse (e.g., taunting, badgering, intimidation)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unresponsive or altered level of consciousness&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-58451a4d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Academic<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d65aea4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeated absences and\/or decline in quality of work or performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writings\/creative work that include unprompted disturbing content and\/or themes of despair, hopelessness, violence, death, or aggression&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disorganized performance and\/or repeated requests for extensions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct that interferes with classroom, group work, or activity engage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent utilization of faculty\/staff office hours for personal support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bc05ad80\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Physical\/Behavioral<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a34e8a0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marked changes in physical appearance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive fatigue, listlessness&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep disturbance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intoxication, hangover, smelling of alcohol, evidence of drug abuse&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disoriented or \u201cout of it,\u201d out of touch with reality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garbled, rambling, tangential, disconnected, or slurred speech&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavior out of context or out of character for the individual&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1de8a3ec gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d7cc8be6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d7cc8be6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Psychological\/Interpersonal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b42c131b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b42c131b\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-disclosure of personal distress &#8211; family problems, financial difficulties, grief, shame&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive tearfulness, panic reactions, irritability, or unusual apathy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling hopeless and helpless&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expressions of concern about the student by peers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerning interpersonal communication style (e.g. withdrawn or agitated, mutters under breath, slow response time to questions)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delusions and paranoia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Respond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these important tips to determine the most appropriate response for a distressed student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a6b1359 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d87e1126 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-dfe37f19 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-dfe37f19\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Say What You See<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-909f1023\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-909f1023\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be direct&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick to the facts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t make assumptions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the changes you have noticed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them if they are okay&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have missed you in class lately. Is everything ok?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You have seemed different these last few classes. Is there anything you want to talk about? &#8220;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0dcb064c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ebf57e2f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ebf57e2f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Show You Care<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-42c99abd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42c99abd\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be present, patient, and listen to them&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them know they are not alone and you\u2019re connecting them with someone who can help&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide them a space to be heard and don\u2019t make assumptions about them&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be curious- ask them questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe changes you have noticed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It sounds like you are overwhelmed! Is there anything I can do to help out?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s completely okay to feel this way. You are not alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;That sounds really challenging.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-111b3d28 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d3bc26d4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d3bc26d4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Connect To Help<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5ee55005\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ee55005\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determine the need and resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reaffirm your support and care&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect them to resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow up&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Is it alright if I reach out to you next week? I\u2019d like to follow up and see how you\u2019re doing.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Thank you for sharing your experience. I am not an expert in this area, but I know someone who might be able to help. Would it be okay if I put you in contact with them?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It sounds like you\u2019ve really been struggling, have you thought about visiting the counseling center? I have heard great things from students.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Refer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the student in need of immediate assistance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf9619d1 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aba2f8b5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2af838e8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2af838e8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Yes<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 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Interaction has left you feeling uneasy or concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a consultation with <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/contact-form\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/contact-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CWS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sass\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SASS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/dosewu\/contact\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/dosewu\/contact\/\">Dean of Students<\/a>, or submit an <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?EasternWashingtonUniv&amp;layout_id=100\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?EasternWashingtonUniv&amp;layout_id=100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ICARE<\/a> referral. 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