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| Crisis Response Team
A volunteer service for victims of traumatic incidents and their families. A partnership between the Portland Police Bureau and its communities.
Proud recipient of the 1995 Mayor’s Spirit of Portland Award for Outstanding Community Service.
Crisis Response Team 449 NE Emerson Street Portland, OR 97211-3209 Phone: 503-823-2095 Fax: 503-823-2195 Email: dmonk@portlandpolice.org
CRT Mission The Mission of the Portland Police Bureau's Crisis Response Team is to intervene in traumatic situations which impact individuals, families and the community at large.
Helping Our Community in a Time of Crisis
What is the CRT? The Crisis Response Team (CRT) is a group of screened and trained volunteers who provide support to victims of traumatic events, their families and loved ones following a crisis. Volunteers are called to the scene by authorized law enforcement personnel and/or members of the medical community. There are four CRTs:
When is the CRT called? Any bureau member, medical examiner or member of the medical community may request direct assistance from the Crisis Response Team. The CRT can be utilized not only for crisis intervention purposes following a traumatic incident but also as a preventive measure during special events or holidays (e.g. Asian New Year, Cinco De Mayo), and to dispel rumors and tension surrounding a particular incident.
The CRT can be called to assist in the following traumatic incidents:
Asian/Pacific Islander/Hispanic CRTs
Sexual Minorities CRT will also respond to the following:
Services provided by the CRT In many situations, first responders to an emergency do not have the resources to provide needed services to victims. As a result, the victims or survivors may feel confused and isolated. This can increase their trauma in an already horrible situation. The CRT can help minimize the effects of the trauma by providing services frequently not available through other means.
CRT members have committed themselves to treat all parties with respect for their culture with regard for their physical and emotional health.
The CRT will assist with the following services:
What the CRT will not do:
For More Information
CRT Program Coordinator: Officer Marci Jackson, 503-823-2095
CRT Senior Administrative Support Specialist: Deborah Monk, 503-823-4293
Additional victim resources:
CRT History In 1993, the citizens of inner North and Northeast Portland communities and the Portland Police Bureau formed a partnership to address the high number of deaths due to gang and drug-related violence and other traumatic incidents. In July 1994 the first Crisis Response Team was established, the North/Northeast Crisis Response Team (NECRT). Within the first year of operation the NECRT responded to approximately 28 calls, ranging from homicide, suicide, SIDs, and other traumatic incidents. Because of successful efforts of the NECRT, three other CRTs were established: Asian/Pacific Islander CRT in August 1995, Hispanic CRT in February 1996, and Sexual Minorities CRT in June 1996.
The Portland Police Bureau is one of the first police departments in the nation to form partnerships with its culturally diverse communities to provide support to persons affected by a traumatic incident.
Funding The Portland Police Bureau has dedicated an officer to serve as Crisis Response Team Program Coordinator and a VOCA grant funds a Senior Administrative Support Specialist position. All other work is performed by trained volunteers.
A trust account has been established to accept donations. Donations can be accepted by mailing a check payable to "PPB CRT Trust Fund", Portland Police Bureau, 449 NE Emerson Street, Portland, OR 97211-3209. Please include your name, address and telephone number so that your gift can be acknowledged. Our Tax ID #93-6002236.
For more information regarding the CRT, please contact the Program Coordinator at 503-823-2095.
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