LAWRENCE, Ind. (WRTV) The city government of Lawrence is rolling out a program designed to help schools support students who have witnessed or experienced traumatic events, as classrooms reopen Aug. 6.Called Handle with Care, t he initiative was designed to link the Lawrence Police Department, the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, and the Indiana Department of Health in a straightforward notification system, according to a news release issued Monday from Herd Strategies, a public relations firm.When officers respond to an incident involving a child including domestic violence, serious traffic crashes, overdoses, suicides or violent crimes they can alert the child's school that extra support may be needed.The message that schools receive says, Handle with Care. No details about the incident, the family or any ongoing investigation are shared.Once notified, designated school staff alert teachers and support personnel, who can then monitor the student, offer additional patience, and connect the child with counseling or other resources.Officers submit the notification in under a minute by scanning a QR code on a department-issued reference card and completing a brief electronic form. Participation remains at each officer's discretion.This story was formatted for WRTV.com using AI-assisted tools. Our editorial team reviews and edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness. ...read more read less