Threat Assessment & Sexual Incident Response

In partnership with public mental health, law enforcement, and juvenile justice agencies, the School Safety Team provides 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

Click HERE for our Safety and Crisis Intervention Recommendations During Distance Learning and HERE for the accompanying Flowchart

Forms

Guidance

Educators
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.

Marion County Risk Brochure

Polk County Risk Brochure

Yamhill County Risk Brochure
Parents
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.

Marion County Risk Brochure

Polk County Risk Brochure

Yamhill County Risk Brochure

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.
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

Threat Assessment
Sexual Incident Response
- Developmentally Normative Guide
- Grooming Behaviors
Internet/Online

The Mid-Valley Threat Assessment System (STAS)

-This website provides basic information regarding our Student Threat Assessment System and Adult Threat Advisory Team or TAT.

Secret Service Threat Assessment Model

-An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence

SafeOregon Tip Line Success Story

-SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff and community members to report and respond to student safety threats.

Breakthecylce.com

-Resources for Parents and Educators regarding dating abuse. Click here for a handout created by Marion County.

SchoolSafety.gov

- Created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Sandy Hook Public Service Announcement

- 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.

NetSmartz

- 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.

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.

"Do the Drill" guide, from the Oregon State Fire Marshall

-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	503.749.2188
Gervais 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 County

Law 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 County

Law 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

Program Contact Information

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Guidance

Educators

Does the student display any of these risk factors?

Parents

Does the student display any of these risk factors?

Students

Resources

Threat Assessment

Sexual Incident Response

Internet/Online

Emergency Contact Information

Marion County

Law Enforcement

Department of Human Services (DHS)

Mental Health Services

Law Enforcement

Mental Health Services

Law Enforcement

Department of Human Services (DHS)

Mental Health Services

Program Contact Information