Trauma-Informed Police Training

203 South Front Street,New Bern NC 28560

18 August, 2022

Description

The Coastal Coalition for Substance Awareness & Prevention (CCSAP) is proud to offer an engaging day of trauma-informed training to law enforcement free of charge! Trauma-Informed Police Training: Law enforcement professionals have a history of successfully enhancing public safety through the use of available science. The science of DNA testing and finger printing are two such examples. Among the Resolutions of the International Association of Chiefs of Police adopted in 2019 is a resolution encouraging all law enforcement agencies to become well informed about the science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and numerous negative outcomes. By receiving training in Trauma Informed Policing, law enforcement agencies can increase empathetic approaches supported by ACEs science. Trainer Becky Haas is recognized as a subject matter expert in helping to equip members of law enforcement to use a trauma informed approach. Her Trauma Informed Policing Training was featured in October 2021 in the International Association of Chiefs of Police Magazine. (https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/increasing-empathy-through-trauma-informed-policing/) Trauma-Informed Policing Why members of law enforcement should learn about traumaWhat is trauma?Prevalence of traumaEffects of trauma on brain developmentUnderstanding and using ACEsExamples of Trauma Informed PolicingCultural Competencies in PolicingTrauma responsive approaches for officersAge-appropriate ways to reduce trauma for children on sceneTactical Breathing, healing gesturesFive core messages for responding to domestic violence calls with children on sceneArresting a child’s caregiverOfficer self-careTrauma Informed Policing – Leading for Change: This companion training session provides police leadership a roadmap for implementing a shift in department culture. Using a trauma informed approach in police work will not occur based on training alone. This session will help guide leadership as they create an action plan for lasting change. Training provided by the Coastal Coalition for Substance Awareness & Prevention (CCSAP), funded by the Drug-Free Communities Support Grant Program.