In the crisis typology, Level II is best described as what?

• A. A minor incident
• B. A major personal crisis or major threatening incident
• C. A routine disruption
• D. A medical emergency

Answer: (B)

Level II targets events that cause significant distress and raise safety concerns, but aren’t immediate medical emergencies. It covers major personal crises or major threatening incidents that disrupt a student’s functioning and require professional support and planning, though they don’t demand urgent life-saving intervention right away.

Think of it as a step up from everyday stress or routine disruptions, where the school needs to mobilize a crisis response plan, assess risk, and coordinate with families and mental health resources to keep the student safe and connected to support systems. This is why describing Level II as a major personal crisis or major threatening incident fits best.

A minor incident or routine disruption would fall under Level I because it involves less disruption and typically can be managed with routine supports. A medical emergency would be in a different, more urgent category that requires immediate medical intervention, often outside the school’s crisis-handling scope.