The goal of the Tragedy Response Network is to assist school districts in the Lane County region in regaining stability in the wake of a crisis by supporting students and/or staff members experiencing loss, grief, or trauma. The Tragedy Response Team also supports the school administrator’s efforts to manage the many details associated with the response to a crisis
Contact TRN: 541-321-8417
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Throughout this manual, the terms “tragedy”, “crisis” and “traumatic event” may be used interchangeably or depending on the kind of incident being described. The response process is intended to be flexibly applied across a range of events.
TRN Flowchart
1. Crisis or Tragedy Occurs
- District contact gathers known facts (who, what, where, when … )
- Be prepared to share all relevant information with Lane ESD
2. CALL 541-321-8417
- Lane Tragedy Response Network Coordinator
- Even if level of support needs is not known, notify coordinator so resources can be on standby
3. Responders are Alerted
- District contact and TRN Coordinator estimate response needs
- TRN Coordinator contacts trained responders (N,S,E,W) and/or affiliated organizations
- Response lead is assigned and availability of responders is communicated to district contact
4. Responders are Deployed
Responders work with district contact and site leadership to:
Staff care room, assist with communications, monitor level of support needs, assist staff, support students, and develop follow-up planning
5. Additional Actions
As needed, TRN Coordinator may involve:
- Lane Co. Public Health Postvention Response Lead (for suicide deaths)
- F.E.T.C.H. therapy dogs
- Trauma Intervention Program (TIP)
Crisis Scope & Impacts
There is a spectrum of potential crises that may impact a school community, ranging from personal losses by staff and students to large-scale events involving multiple casualties. These events may have a range of impacts on the academic, behavioral, and psychological well-being of individuals in the schools.
More information about the School Safety and Prevention Specialist systems in Oregon can be found here:
Oregon Schools Guide