Community Response Systems

CREATING A

COMMUNITY RESPONSE SYSTEM

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Download the New

Community Response System

Manual

for additional information.

In support of this program, a draft

of the Victim Support Addendum

is now available.

This process is as much a request for assistance from key stakeholders as is it is an offer of assistance to your community. MIAAHC is available to offer assistance as needed. This includes connecting individuals in communities with one another and providing technical assistance where possible.

How do you create a Community Response System for Critical Incident Response (CRS-CIR)?

First you have to know who the possible stakeholders are in your community. Below are links to directories and lists of available contacts from around the state.

Second, and most importantly, are there individuals in your community who are willing to dedicate time to your CRS-CIR effort? If so, these individuals are key to your creating a viable, community-based, network.

Third, once you know who then you have to make contact.

Finally, once you have made contact and started the dialogue, bring your group together. It doesn't have to be a formal gathering - perhaps coffee or an evening meeting at a local school, business or community facility. Get to know one another. Discuss your concerns. Learn who is and who is not there. Fill the gaps with additional outreach.

Stakeholders
Criminal Justice System	Who is your State Police Post Commander? Who is your Sheriff? Who is your Chief of Police or Public Safety Director? Who is your DNR Conservation Officer? Who is your County Prosecutor? Who is your County Victim-Witness Assistance Coordinator? Who are the Chief Judges in your trial courts? Who are the Chief Judges in your tribal courts?
Educational System	Who are the Superintendants and School Board Presidents (public/non-public) in your system? Who is the President, Chancellor, or Dean of your local community college(s)? Who is the President, Chancellor, or Dean of your local private college(s) ?
Local Units of Government	Who is your County Board of Commissioners Chair? Who is your Township Supervisor or Township Board Chair? Who is your City Council President or Council Chair? Who is your Mayor or City Manager?
Emergency Responders and Professionals	Who is your Local Emergency Management Program Contact? Who is your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Contact? Who is Executive Director of your Community Action Agency? Who is Executive Director of your Red Cross Chapter? Who is in Executive Director of your Community Mental Health? Who is the Chief Executive of your local hospital/medical center? Who is your Fire Chief or Public Safety Director?
Economic Stakeholders	Who is the Chair of your Downtown Development Authority? Who is the Chair of your Regional Chamber of Commerce? Who is Director of your local Convention and Visitor's Bureau? Who is the President, CEO, or Plant Manager of the largest employer(s) in your community?
Community and Religious Groups	Who is your head librarian? Who is the Publisher of your daily newspaper located in your community? Who is the Publisher of your weekly newspaper located in your community? Who are the leaders of local advocacy groups in your community? Who are the religous leaders in your community? Who are the leaders of your local ministerial alliance?

CRS

IRpt

LAN

MIchigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes