- Willamette Education Service District
- School Safety Team
- Threat Assessment & Sexual Incident Response
Threat Assessment & Sexual Incident Response
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The School Safety Team partners with public mental health, law enforcement, and juvenile justice agencies to provide Student Threat Assessment & Sexual Incident Response to all participating school districts in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.Services provided include the following:
- Initial and annual update training to key staff in schools regarding the Level I in-building threat screening process of students or situations of concern
- Consultation to school teams
- Coordination of Level II threat assessments in which a trained three-member multi-disciplinary team completes an on-site assessment of risk, and assists in management and intervention planning
- Preparation of timely written Level II threat assessment summaries
- Provision of an education representative on multi-agency student threat assessment teams for Level II assessments
- Provision of ongoing support for difficult cases, and assistance in establishing a direct pathway to community services
Forms
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Threat Assessment Forms
- Level 1 Threat Assessment Protocol
- Level 1 Threat Assessment Protocol: Companion Guide
- When To Conduct a Level I Threat Assessment
- Threat Guide for Administrators
- Risk Factors Associated With Targeted Violence
- Sample Parent Firearms Letter
- Guided Student Interview for Administration
- Parent Interview Form (English) (Russian) (Spanish)
- Teacher/Staff Questionnaire - English
- Plan to Protect Targeted Student
- STAT Level 1 Student Interview
- STAT Notification Log
- STAT Recommended Notification Letter
Guidance
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Educators
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Your view of students is unique and powerful. You see students more often and for longer periods of time than anyone else in their lives. If a student shows behavior or makes statements that concern you, it is your responsibility to act.This responsibility goes beyond mandatory reporting of suspected abuse. A student may be showing risk factors that indicate they are considering harming others or themselves. This potential harm may take numerous forms including sexual acting out, intimidation, violence or suicidal behavior. If you see these signs, report them immediately to your school administrator.To assist you in determining whether a student is in need of support consider the risk factors below.
Does the student display any of these risk factors?
- The student communicates about the intent to harm others or themselves.
- The student is focused on a specific person or group of people to harm.
- The student is making a plan for harming others or themselves.
- There is a perceived motivation or reason to harm others or themselves.
- There is a perception of no alternatives to violence.
- There is a willingness to accept the consequences of violence.
- The student has an abnormal fascination with weapons, violence, or violent people.
- Other people are expressing concerns about the student's potential for harm.
Even if you are unsure, or if you can't identify risk factors such as those listed above, your concerns are important and should be reported.Click below for an informational brochure with detailed risk factor questions and county-specific resources. -
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Parents
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As parents, the safety of our students, their friends and classmates is the most important part of the school experience. If you are worried about a student, whether it be your own or a classmate that you know of, it is critical that you let people who can help be aware of your concerns. Maybe you feel they may harm themselves, or maybe you're worried they will harm someone else. There are resources and safeguards available, so please understand that it is more than OK to report your concerns, it could save lives.The risk factors listed below may help you think through the situation.
Does the student display any of these risk factors?
- The student communicates about the intent to harm others or themselves.
- The student is focused on a specific person or group of people to harm.
- The student is making a plan for harming others or themselves.
- There is a perceived motivation or reason to harm others or themselves.
- There is a perception of no alternatives to violence.
- There is a willingness to accept the consequences of violence.
- The student has an abnormal fascination with weapons, violence, or violent people.
- Other people are expressing concerns about the student's potential for harm.
Even if you are unsure, or if you can't identify risk factors such as those listed above, your concerns are important and should be reported. For more information click on the brochure for your county below.Parents: If you have concerns of immediate danger, contact Law Enforcement immediately by calling 911.To express concerns about a student you believe may have the potential to do harm, call the school and speak to an administrator.You can also make a call directly to law enforcement, mental health or the Department of Human Services. For information about contacts in your county please follow the resource link below.No matter your current situation, if you are in search of mental health services to help you and your child, there is help.- If you have private insurance, click here to find a mental health professional near you.
- If you have OHP insurance, click here to find more information regarding mental health services in Polk and Marion counties.
- To search for Mental Health Treatment centers by zipcode, click on The The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Treatment Services locator.
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Students
One of the toughest decisions you may face is whether to tell an adult you are worried about a friend or fellow student. Maybe you feel they may harm others, or maybe you're worried they may harm themselves. Friends often feel they should stay silent, but when it comes to the safety of your friends or the safety of others, you have a responsibility to tell a trusted adult. It's not just OK to report, it is an act of care and concern.How do I know if I'm overreacting to the situation?You don’t know. But if your feelings tell you that something is wrong, you should report it to your parents, school administrator, counselor, teacher or other trusted adult. By speaking up you let adults trained in asking the right questions to become involved and provide the help needed.What if my friend is just blowing off steam?That may be true if they make a one-time comment and there are no other signs that make you worry. If your friend mentions hurting themselves or others more than once, or there is a specific plan to hurt themselves or others, you need to tell a trusted adult.What about the "Code of Silence" at my school?It's always hard to tell an adult about one of your peers. The most important thing is to always keep your friends and classmates safe. Tell an adult you trust. Students will often talk or use social media to share their fears or anger. Often they really want help and support. If no one listens and takes action they may feel they have no alternative but to act on their intentions.If I report it will ruin my friendship?It's certainly possible that your friend might be angry at first. It might damage your friendship. But you report because you care about this person. Their safety, and the safety of others, is more important than a tough spot in your friendship.What should I report?If you feel anyone is in danger, it should be reported. Even if you're not sure someone would actually carry out a threat or act of violence you should tell a trusted adult. There may be more going on than you know, so it is very important to let trusted adults know of your concerns.If you have concerns of immediate danger, contact Law Enforcement immediately by calling 911.Contact a Trusted Adult. Parent - School Administrator - School Resource Officer - Counselor
Resources
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Threat Assessment
- Code of Silence Talking Points - English
- Code of Silence Talking Points Poster (English) (Russian) (Spanish)
- Do the Drill
- Marion County Risk Brochure
- Polk County Risk Brochure
- Yamhill County Risk Brochure
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Sexual Incident Response
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Internet/Online
-This website provides basic information regarding our Student Threat Assessment System and Adult Threat Advisory Team or TAT.-An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence-SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff and community members to report and respond to student safety threats.-Resources for Parents and Educators regarding dating abuse. Click here for a handout created by Marion County.- Created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment.- Do you see what is actually going on? Watch this PSA from Sandy Hook Promise to learn what dangers might be hiding in plain sight.- An interactive guide to safety on the Internet for parents, law enforcement, and kids of all ages. Provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.- The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® is a non—profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. Since 1984, NCMEC has served as the national clearinghouse and resource center for families, victims, private organizations, law enforcement and the public on issues relating to missing and sexually exploited children.-A school resource guide for Safety Planning for Fire, Earthquake, Lockdown, Lockout, and Shelter in Place. -
Emergency Contact Information
If you are concerned about a student being at risk to harm someone, or to harm themselves, the following resources can assist you. If this is an emergency dial 911.
Marion County
Law Enforcement
Aumsville Police Department 503.749.2188Gervais Police Department 503.792.4575 Hubbard Police Department 503.981.8738 Keizer Police Department 503.390.3713 Marion County Sheriff’s Office 503.588.5094 Mt. Angel Police Department 503.845.9294 Salem Police Department 503.588.6123 Silverton Police Department 503.873.5326 Stayton Sublimity Police Department 503.769.3421 Turner Police Department 503.743.2588 Woodburn Police Department 503.982.2345 Department of Human Services (DHS)
Child Abuse Hotline 503.378.6704 Mental Health Services
Marion County Youth and Family Crisis Services 503.576.4673 Psychiatric Crisis Center 503.585.4949 Polk CountyLaw Enforcement
Dallas Police Department 503.623.2338 Independence Police Department 503.838.1214 Monmouth Police Department 503.838.1109 Polk County Sheriff’s Office 503.623.9251 Salem Police Department 503.588.6123 Department of Human Services (DHS)Child Abuse Hotline 503.378.6704 Mental Health Services
Polk County Mental Health Crisis - Weekdays 503.623.9289 Polk County Mental Health Crisis - After Hours 1.800.560.5535 Yamhill CountyLaw Enforcement
Amity Police Department 503.835.8606 McMinnville Police Department 503.434.7307 Newberg-Dundee Police Department 503.538.8321 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office 503.434.7506 Department of Human Services (DHS)
Child Abuse Hotline 503.378.6704 Mental Health Services
Yamhill County Family & Youth 503.434.7462 Yamhill County Mental Health Crisis - Weekdays 503.434.7462 Yamhill County Mental Health Crisis - After Hours 1.800.842.8200
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