crisis-holding

Draft crisis holding statements from incident details and legal review status.

626|45|Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack --skill crisis-holding
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Skill: crisis-holding
Source: https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack/tree/main/skills/crisis-holding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elvisun/newsjack --skill crisis-holding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates professional crisis holding statements with legal counsel review, ensuring accurate, legally compliant communication during critical incidents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Legal Review Integration: Draft statements that have been reviewed by legal counsel, minimizing liability risks.
  • Structured Data Collection: Collects essential information about the incident, including type, timeline, and known facts.
  • Framework-Based Drafting: Uses predefined communication frameworks to structure statements according to best practices.
  • Use Case: During a data breach, this Skill helps draft a holding statement that acknowledges the breach, provides known facts, and indicates next steps, all under legal counsel guidance.

Quick Start

Run the crisis-holding skill and follow the structured intake process, providing details of the incident and legal counsel status.

Frequently Asked Questions about crisis-holding

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I draft a crisis holding statement for a data breach?

To draft a data breach holding statement, you provide incident details and legal counsel review status into a structured intake process. The system then applies situational crisis communication frameworks to generate a compliant statement acknowledging known facts and next steps.

What is a holding statement in crisis communication?

A holding statement in crisis communication is an initial, legally reviewed message issued during critical incidents like product safety or regulatory issues. It acknowledges the situation, provides known facts, and indicates next steps while minimizing liability risks under legal counsel guidance.

Can I use this crisis communication tool for personnel incidents?

Yes, you can use this crisis communication tool for personnel incidents. It supports drafting holding statements for various critical incidents, including data security, product safety, regulatory matters, and personnel issues, ensuring legal counsel guidance is integrated.

Does legal counsel review integrate directly into the incident response statement generation?

Legal counsel review integrates directly into incident response statement generation by requiring legal approval status as an input. This ensures that all drafted holding statements minimize liability risks and comply with legal standards before public release.

What is the best way to structure holding statements for regulatory incidents?

The best way to structure holding statements for regulatory incidents is using predefined communication frameworks based on situational crisis communication theory. This approach ensures statements accurately reflect known facts and next steps while maintaining legal compliance.

When should I not use an automated holding statement draft?

You should not use an automated holding statement draft when legal counsel review is unavailable. Since the framework relies on integrating legal guidance to minimize liability risks during critical incidents, skipping this prerequisite compromises compliance and accuracy.