Supporting The Community
The CCRT (Coordinated Community Response Team) is a group of trained individuals who work together to support students when something serious or harmful happens, like sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, or other safety concerns. Their job is to make sure students get the help they need—whether that’s medical care, counseling, academic support, accommodations, or reporting options—without having to figure it all out on their own. The CCRT focuses on safety, support, and respect for each student’s choices, and they work to help people feel heard, believed, and connected to the right resources.
WNE's CCRT includes:
- Caitlin Tanski
- Ryan Berthiaume
- Kaitlin Bevins
- Sarah Butterick
- Brian Coleman
- Abigail Caselli
- Amanda Charter
- Lauren Dansereau
- Daniel Donohue
- Creaig Dunton
- Tynisha Henderson-Mitchell
- Christiana McKenzie
- Josephine Rodriguez
- Christine Young
- Stephanie Serrano-Salva
Direct Care Supervisor, YWCA of Western Mass
sserranosalva@ywworks.org
413-732-3121 ext.178 - Tina Simmons
Director of Domestic Violence Victim Services
Hampden County District Attorney’s Office
Tina.Simmons@mass.gov
413-505-5651
Student Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board (SAB) works with Safe Connect to help make campus safer and more supportive around dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and healthy relationships. SAB members share student perspectives, help plan events and awareness campaigns, and give feedback on programs and resources. Members meet 1-2 times per month and act as a link between students and the Safe Connect team by spreading the word, gathering input, and making sure all student voices, especially those from underrepresented groups, are heard.