The Crisis Response Network (CRN) was created to support school communities with crisis preparedness, response, and recovery. Our mission is to provide pre-incident training to school and community-based personnel, building the capacity to respond to crises in a structured, effective, and compassionate manner.

This structured approach helps school communities work toward a healthy recovery following traumatic events. Examples of such events include the death of a student, staff member, or parent, or any critical incident that significantly impacts the school community.

CRN maintains a network of trained crisis responders who are ready to support schools upon request. Using the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) protocol, our coordinated team provides emotional support to students and staff to promote healing and resilience.

• Presentations Provided by CRN

  • Supporting Students During Times of Crisis: Recognizing grief and stress responses

  • Trauma Responses: Preparing for critical incidents in students’ lives

  • CISM: Connect & Refresh

  • Crisis Response – CISM Overview: A guide for leadership in understanding the ins and outs of Critical Incident Stress Management

  • Incident Lead: Start-to-finish guidance on leading a crisis response

  • Coping with Grief, Loss, and Suicide

  • CRN Overview

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  Additional Support

  • Consultation on appropriate memorials and observing anniversaries

  • Crisis Response Team development