Trauma Responsive Practices in Policing: Protecting People and Communities

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

According to the SAMHSA, 61% of men and 51% of women report at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes, which indicates that mental trauma is one of the most common psychological health conditions. Interactions with first responders can activate distress and cause a person to feel threatened. Police officers are often faced with high stress environments, including dangerous situations that can escalate. Being proactive, responding in trauma-informed and competent ways can reduce individual and community trauma; trauma which may contribute to further crime and recidivism. The ongoing effort to create positive relationships between police and communities can be fostered by assuring that officers guard the safety of individuals who may be activated by past trauma.

Objectives

  • Participants will learn about the impact of trauma on individuals and communities.
  • Understand how trauma responsive practices can mitigate further trauma and prevent recidivism.
  • Identify practical, trauma competent ways to respond to conflicts to prevent escalation.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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