Building a Trauma Informed Criminal Justice System

200 West Green Street,Champaign IL 61820

14 December, 2021

Description

The training for criminal justice professionals , helpers and advocates to raise awareness about trauma & trauma informed responses. This training is co-facilitated by both law enforcement and local community partners. It is designed for anyone that is working to address the needs of individuals dealing with mental health, substance use/abuse, economic challenges or wants to improve relationships with law enforcement. The training is ideal for anyone who wants police and community relations by rebuilding trust and promoting positive engagement. We are offering the training to prepare our community to be prepared and to have a healthy and more informed criminal justice response. *The training is also useful to anyone who is on the 'front line' who wants to learn more about how crisis and stress impacts you in being a helper/healer. The training is SAMHSA's Trauma Training for Criminal Justice Professionals: https://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center/trauma-training-criminal-justice-professionals#:~:text=Banner%20%2D%20GAINS&text=Trauma%2Dinformed%20care%20is%20an,to%20avoid%20re%2Dtraumatizing%20individuals. The training is sponsored by the Police Training Institute & The Trauma & Resilience Initiative. *If you would like to request a training for your group or organization you can contact us at : https://forms.gle/WjoPAhqXGNAR7fLaA or email is at [email protected] CU Trauma & Resilience Initiative is an effort of the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Trauma/Trauma Informed Care Working Group. The group has providers, families, community members, neighbors and concerned citizens who want to make a difference through education and responding to people in need. The group is open to all!