(2) A law enforcement agency or local government may apply for a grant under this section to fund training for law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, sexual assault nurse examiners, emergency communications workers, victim advocates or any other group or agency the law enforcement agency or local government determines appropriate for the training. The application may request funding for an established training program provided by an outside entity, or for the development of a training program within the group or agency or in cooperation with other groups or agencies.
(3) The department shall by rule establish the application process and eligibility criteria for the grant program. At a minimum, the training program for which a law enforcement agency or local government requests funding must be consistent with the model training program described in subsection (5) of this section.
(4) The department shall by rule establish the process of awarding grants under this section. No later than July 1, 2023, the department shall award grants in accordance with the rules of the program. When awarding grants under this section, the department shall consider the community partnerships of the group or agency for which the law enforcement agency or local government seeks funding.
(5) No later than July 1, 2022, the department shall develop a model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma. The model training program must, at a minimum:
(a) Be research-based and take into account the psychological and neurological effects of trauma;
(b) Utilize best practices when recommending techniques for interacting with persons who have experienced trauma;
(c) Have the objective of minimizing further trauma; and
(d) Take into account the impact of structural racism and other forms of historical trauma.
(6) The department shall by rule establish outcome measures to be used for evaluating grant program performance.
(7) In adopting rules under subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and in developing the model training program described in subsection (5) of this section, the department shall consult with subject matter experts from community-based organizations, including organizations that represent individuals who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). [2021 c.532 §1]
Note: The amendments to 180.500 by section 4, chapter 532, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2024. See section 7, chapter 532, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
The Department of Justice shall develop a model training program for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma. The model training program must, at a minimum:
(1) Be research-based and take into account the psychological and neurological effects of trauma;
(2) Utilize best practices when recommending techniques for interacting with persons who have experienced trauma;
(3) Have the objective of minimizing further trauma; and
(4) Take into account the impact of structural racism and other forms of historical trauma.
Note: 180.500 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.