Crisis Response
Crisis Response includes various services and interventions designed to support organizations and individuals during and after a critical incident.
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Immediate support services provided at the scene of the incident. It includes consultations by phone, in-person organizational consultations, and small group meetings.
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An intervention strategy is used post-incident to evaluate the impact and initiate a response plan. It helps organizations understand and manage the immediate effects of the incident.
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Tailored advice and support for management and command staff on handling traumatic incidents, focusing on recovery phases, high-risk groups, and specific intervention strategies.
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A Crisis Management Briefing is a form of assembly that is used to facilitate social support, mitigate the spread of dysfunctional rumors, and provide functional empowerment information for large groups – up to 300 at a time. This event-driven intervention attempts to achieve these goals almost exclusively through the provision of information to groups that are affected by the event.
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A structured small group discussion is held within the first 12 hours post-incident, to normalize responses, reduce immediate tension, and assess further intervention needs.
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A formal, structured group discussion conducted within 12-96 hours post-incident, focusing on stress mitigation, psychological normalization, and providing a platform for further support and referral.
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Personalized support is provided face-to-face or over the phone, tailored to the individual’s specific experiences and needs following a trauma.
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Assistance extended to family members of those directly affected by a critical incident, addressing the vicarious trauma experienced by loved ones.
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Support is provided to individuals and groups to help process grief and loss following a fatal incident, with a focus on the initial stages of bereavement.
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Spiritual guidance is offered by trained clergy members for individuals who prefer religious or spiritual support in processing their experiences.
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Post-intervention checks to assess the well-being and recovery progress of affected individuals, typically conducted via personal communication methods.
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Directing individuals to specialized mental health care when initial interventions are insufficient, focusing on acute stress reactions and post-traumatic stress syndromes.