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COMMUNITY CENTER
Ready to Respond
Versus React
By Lori A. Hoffner

I think Columbine was a real watershed moment
for this whole country, and maybe even for a lot of
parts of the world. - Parent of a Columbine victim
When reflecting on the tragedy of April 20, 1999, while also
seeing the frequent occurrence of
present-day tragedies, one can't
help but wonder: Was there a turning point? Unfortunately, in the
past 19 years, we've seen too many
other tragic events like the shooting at Columbine High School.
Maybe the turning point came by
way of different organizations,
such as park and recreation agen-

cies and departments, viewing
themselves as a major factor in the
healing and recovery of a community following a tragic event.
One of the first philosophies
that any organization should embrace is proactivity. What crisis
response policies and practices do
you currently have in place that allow you to respond versus react?
Trying to create a plan when your
community needs all hands on

deck can feel like a constant game
of tag. So, what can you do beforehand to minimize additional
trauma and facilitate recovery?
To be a part of the healing and
recovery process, it's important to
have a plan in place long before
any traumatic event might occur.
Relationships with key decisionmakers and department leaders
will enhance communication and
action plans and help to guide how
your organization can be an integral part of the recovery process.
As part of a municipality or
city government, your agency
might already be at the table with
the other key decisionmakers. Be
intentional regarding the conversations about the role your organization is willing to take during
a traumatic event. These conversations must include purposeful
actions, space, programming, etc.
If your agency is not part of a
city government, consider the power of a relationship with the school
district, hospitals or fire and police
departments, and other nontraditional establishments. You may
have invited these organizations
to participate in different events
and that can be a great way to start
that relationship. Whether your
organization is in an urban, rural
or suburban community, there are
various organizations, businesses

A spontaneous memorial in Columbine.
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