Overview of NWRESD Sexual Incident Response

A Sexual Incident Response Committee (SIRC) helps identify sexual behavior in schools on a spectrum from normative to problematic to predatory depending on development and context, determine the level of concern for community safety, and develop both safety and supervision strategies. Northwest Regional Education Service District follows an assessment protocol based on the Salem-Kaiser Cascade Sexual Incident Response model that is comprehensive, equity-centered, trauma-informed, student-centered, and safety-focused.

Sexual Incident Response Process

• The initial assessment of problematic sexual behavior is addressed at the school level. Most concerns fall within the Level 1 protocol conducted by a school-based team comprised of an Administrator, School Counselor/Psychologist/Social Worker, and an SRO/YSO or representative from law enforcement.

• The Level 2 protocol, which is followed if there is a perceived high risk, is a collaborative, multidisciplinary effort involving representatives from schools, public mental health, law enforcement, juvenile justice, child welfare, and other community-based services.  Schools may partner with NWRESD for Level 2 assessments by submitting a request via email to schoolsafety@nwresd.org.  

• Please refer to the SIRC Decision Guide for support in determining an appropriate response to problematic sexual behavior.