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Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Resource Officers, Security Personnel, and School Staff in a K–12 Environment

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online
Safer Schools Training and Technical Assistance Clearinghouse for Law Enforcement

Given the variety of behavioral challenges that can occur in a school environment, it is essential for school resource officers, security personnel, and school staff to possess strong de-escalation skills.

These abilities are crucial for preventing situations from escalating and for responding effectively to the unique needs of each student. Through effective de-escalation, stakeholders can improve student safety, maintain a positive learning environment, enhance trust between officers and students, and reduce student involvement in the juvenile justice system.

With expert insights from the National De-escalation Training Center, this webinar will introduce a comprehensive and nationally recognized de-escalation model to enhance conflict resolution skills of school safety stakeholders that can be utilized to create a safer school environment.

Date Created: October 23, 2024