This handbook presents guidelines and the rationale for creating a school violence committee. The committee is composed of Washington Education Association (WEA) members and addresses issues related to school safety. The committee defines the problem, sets goals for reaching solutions, and implements an action plan. Members may also review contract language related to student violence, discipline, and safe working conditions; review school district policy about school employees' role in crisis situations; organize workshops; and conduct a district survey. Suggestions are offered for involving the community, working with the media and juvenile justice system, and engaging in political action efforts. Appendices contain a sample crisis plan, the WEA task force school crisis development process (1993-94), a community support list, a media support list and sample news release, and classifications of crisis situations. (LMI)