Crisis Response Team
15250 Avenue of Science,
San Diego, CA 92128
Elaine Cofrancesco, Ph.D.,
District CRT Administrator
Fran Hjalmarson, District CRT Lead
The Crisis Response Team (CRT) is composed of district personnel and community members trained in the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) model of crisis interventison. Every school and several district departments have members on the Team to advise and assist in the aftermath of a critical incident.
Team Mission
To provide crisis intervention services to students and staff:
- In the aftermath of a critical incident
- When schools are not in session.
- When the District is faced with a large-scale crisis or disaster.
Team Role
To provide direct crisis interventsion services to students:
- Classrooms
- Small groups
- Individually
To provide support to staff:
- Student support consultation
- Personal support
To provide consultation services to administration.
To provide information and resources to the parent community.