4 Emergency Response - Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Emergency Response
Types of Emergencies:
Child Abuse and Sexual Assault—Response
Sexual Assault by a District Employee:
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Notify the Police
Notify the District Office
Complete a School Site/Incident Report
Send report to appropriate district personnel
Decide in partnership with the Superintendent or
designee who will notify parent or guardian
Important Details
Communication among
departments:
It is essential that all relevant
departments be involved
in reports of child abuse or
sexual assault. Communication
between Principals,
Superintendent, Human
Resources, Legal Services, and
other departments may be
called for. Child Abuse and
Sexual assault should always
be reported to the Police.
If a Caseworker Has Not Responded by
Dismissal Time:
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Site Administrator may send the student home if the student does not
appear to be in imminent danger
If the caseworker is on the way, remain with the student until the
caseworker arrives
If the student is afraid to go home, refuses to go home, or is
determined to be in imminent danger, call the Police and remain with
the student until the police arrive
If the child is taken into custody by the Police, the Site Administrator
should notify the parent or guardian by telephone
If parents or guardians are not reachable, complete the
Notification Card, make copies, seal it in an envelope, address
it to parent or guardian, and deliver to their residence.
Collaborate with Police:
Provide information to
the Police as required for
investigative purposes. Copies
of a child abuse report should
only be provided to police
upon request.
When in doubt, report!
Em e r g e n c y Re s p o n s e & Crisis Ma n a g e m e n t 4.34 2007 – 2008