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This resolution expresses support for Virginia's participation in the Southern Regional Education Board's (SREB) Crisis Recovery Support Network. The SREB, an organization established in 1948 that works with education stakeholders in 16 southern states, created this network to offer long-term emotional and mental health services to students, teachers, and staff affected by tragedies or public emergencies. The resolution acknowledges that individuals experiencing crises may need extensive counseling, and that schools, particularly those in rural areas, often lack the resources to provide this sustained support, especially when school counselors may also be impacted. The network aims to provide specialized training for counselors who can be deployed as needed, ensuring access to professional treatment for psychological trauma and helping students remain in school and succeed academically.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR4