CRDC - OFFN: Offenses Questions

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The following questions are part of the OFFN: Offenses questions for CRDC:

  • OFFN-1: Offenses – Number of Incidents
  • OFFN-2: Offenses - Firearm Use
  • OFFN-3: Offenses - Homicide
  • OFFN-4:  Offenses - Number of Incidents Committed by Student - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-5:  Offenses - Number of Incidents Committed by School Staff - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-6:  Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff (Resignation or Retirement) - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-7:  Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff (Determined Responsible) - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-8:  Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff (Determined Not Responsible) - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-9:  Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff (Determination Pending) - For 2020-2021 Version Only
  • OFFN-10:  Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff (Duty Reassignment) - For 2020-2021 Version Only
OFFN-1: Offenses – Number of Incidents

Instructions: Enter the number of documented incidents that occurred at the school during the Regular School Year.

  • Incidents at the school refer to incidents that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, and at places that hold school-sponsored events or activities.
  • Count all incidents that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours.
  • Count incidents regardless of whether any disciplinary action was taken, and regardless of whether students or non-students were involved.
  • Incidents that could be classified in multiple categories should be reported in the most egregious category.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.

Ad Hoc filters can be used to generate results for this question. Please refer to the CRDC - OFFN - Offenses Ad Hoc Filters article for more information regarding these Ad Hoc Filters.


OFFN-2: Offenses - Firearm Use

Instructions: Indicate whether there has been at least one incident at the school that involved the use of a firearm or explosive device during the Regular School Year.

  • Incidents at the school refer to incidents that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, and at places that hold school-sponsored events or activities.

  • Include only incidents that occurred during normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Include those incidents that occurred at school, regardless of whether a student or non-student used the firearm or explosive device.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.

Ad Hoc filters can be used to generate results for this question. Please refer to the CRDC - OFFN - Offenses Ad Hoc Filters article for more information regarding these Ad Hoc Filters.


OFFN-3: Offenses - Homicide

Instructions:  Indicate whether any of the school’s students, faculty, or staff have died as a result of a school homicide based on the Regular School Year.

  • Homicides at the school refer to homicides committed in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, and at places that hold school-sponsored events or activities.

  • Consider only homicides that occurred during normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.

Ad Hoc filters can be used to generate results for this question. Please refer to the CRDC - OFFN - Offenses Ad Hoc Filters article for more information regarding these Ad Hoc Filters.


OFFN-4: Offenses - Number of Incidents Committed by Student - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate the number of documented incidents committed by students on the Regular School Year.

  • Incidents at the school refer to incidents that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Incidents also refer to incidents that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all incidents that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count all incidents of the specific offense that were committed by one or more students, regardless of whether any disciplinary action was taken.

  • Count incidents regardless of whether non-students were involved.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.

OFFN-5: Offenses - Number of Incidents Committed by School Staff - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate the number of documented incidents committed by school staff on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Incidents at the school refer to incidents that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Incidents also refer to incidents that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all incidents that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count all incidents of the specific offense that were committed by one or more school staff members, regardless of whether any disciplinary action was taken.

  • Count incidents regardless of whether students were involved.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.


OFFN-6: Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff School Staff (Resignation or Retirement) - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate allegations made against the school staff followed by the staff’s resignation or retirement, prior to final disciplinary action taken, or before termination on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Offenses at the school refer to offenses that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Offenses also refer to offenses that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all allegations of offenses that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count allegations regardless of whether students were involved. Allegations against school staff can be reported by anyone, and alleged victims can be students or non-students.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.


OFFN-7: Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff School Staff (Determined Responsible) - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate allegations made against school staff which were determined responsible for the offense on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Offenses at the school refer to offenses that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Offenses also refer to offenses that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all allegations of offenses that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count allegations regardless of whether students were involved. Allegations against school staff can be reported by anyone, and alleged victims can be students or non-students.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.


OFFN-8: Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff School Staff (Determined Not Responsible) - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate allegations made against school staff which were determined not responsible for the offense on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Offenses at the school refer to offenses that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Offenses also refer to offenses that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all allegations of offenses that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count allegations regardless of whether students were involved. Allegations against school staff can be reported by anyone, and alleged victims can be students or non-students.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.


OFFN-9: Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff School Staff (Determined Pending) - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate allegations made against school staff which were determined remained pending for the offense on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Offenses at the school refer to offenses that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Offenses also refer to offenses that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all allegations of offenses that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session.

  • Count allegations regardless of whether students were involved. Allegations against school staff can be reported by anyone, and alleged victims can be students or non-students.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.


OFFN-10: Offenses - Allegations Against School Staff School Staff (Duty Reassignment) - For 2020-2021 Version Only

Instructions: Indicate allegations made against school staff which were followed by duty reassignment, prior to final disciplinary action taken or before termination on the Regular School Year.

  • School staff member refers to any person employed or volunteering at a school on a temporary or permanent basis. Note that the definition for school “staff” in this module differs from the definition of “employee” in the Harassment and Bullying Module. School staff here includes volunteers because if a volunteer commits a rape or sexual assault, it should be included as an incident.

  • Offenses at the school refer to offenses that occurred in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, or during any school-sponsored event or activity. Offenses also refer to offenses that occurred during any related travel to and from any school activity or event.

  • Count all allegations of offenses that occurred before, during, or after normal school hours or during times when school activities/events were in session

  • Count allegations regardless of whether students were involved. Allegations against school staff can be reported by anyone, and alleged victims can be students or non-students.

Category Mapping: N/A 

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels

Skip Logic: N/A: All data elements must be answered.