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Salem-Keizer lead school psychologist outlines four safety systems, urges use of Safe Oregon
Summary
Courtney McCarthy, lead school psychologist for Salem-Keizer SD 24J, described four district safety and support response systems — suicide prevention, student threat assessment, an incident response committee and a fire behavior system — and urged reporting through school staff, law enforcement or Safe Oregon.
Courtney McCarthy, the lead school psychologist for Salem-Keizer SD 24J, told listeners the district operates four safety and support response systems designed to prevent serious safety problems in schools and the surrounding community. “So we have 4 safety and support response systems,” she said, noting each aims to both assess risk and connect students to supports.
McCarthy said the first system — the suicide prevention system — is focused on identifying students at risk of self-harm and making sure they receive supports. “It…
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