Trauma Informed Response Training

Notice of Proposed OAR Repeal

The 2021 Legislature passed HB 2575 requiring the Department of Justice to establish a Trauma Informed Response Training grant program along with rules to govern it. As a result, the Department of Justice established OAR 137-073-0010 to OAR 137-073-0050. Amendments to HB 2575 (2021) became effective January 1, 2024, removing the requirement to have a grant program or have rules that govern that grant process. The existing OARs are no longer relevant.

Filed Notice – OAR 137-073 Repeal (PDF)

About HB2575

HB2575 was passed to help create systems that understand and know how to work with individuals who have experienced trauma. The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) will partner with Trauma Informed Oregon (TIRT) to deliver the TIRT model curriculum through both day-long regional trainings and four-day statewide Train the Trainer facilitator trainings.

What is the purpose of the funding?

The purpose of TIRT funds is to fund training for groups and agencies that interact with persons who have experienced trauma.

Specifically, the training is intended for law enforcement, 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.

What trainings can be funded?

  • Costs associated with sending trainees to a full-day ODOJ CVSSD coordinated Regional TIRT training.
  • Costs associated with sending trainees to a four-day ODOJ CVSSD coordinated Train the Trainer facilitator training.
  • Costs associated with conducting local training(s) led by graduates of the ODOJ CVSSD TIRT Facilitator Training.

Who can be funded?

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Local government agencies
  • Federally recognized Tribal Nations in Oregon

Application

The application is available as of January 6,2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling application deadline until June 30, 2025, or until all funds are allocated.

Review the Request for Applications (PDF) » 
Review the application form instructions (PDF) »
Review the 2025 TIRT Amendments (none at this time)


Questions/Information
Nathaline Nivens
Grant Fund Coordinator | Program Analyst 3
nathaline.nivens@doj.oregon.gov
503-400-5261