The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the 2021 Impact of Trauma on Law Enforcement Officers Conference at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, VA on September 15-16, 2021. The conference will be offered both in-person and online. Law enforcement officers are often exposed to traumatic events, and the cumulative effects of witnessing human suffering and tragedies. While law enforcement officers are trained to handle the most critical incidents like homicides and active shooter events, the daily accumulation of stress, anxiety, and trauma are rarely addressed. Such exposure can weaken the mental well-being of officers and affect their ability to perform their duties to the public and live healthy lives outside of work. The potential long-term effects of trauma in police officers may additionally lead to behavioral dysfunction such as substance abuse, aggression, and suicide.
To assist in addressing these concerns, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to offer this two-day conference on the impact of trauma in policing to provide information, awareness, resiliency tools, and support. The conference will include personal stories from officers involved in on the job tragedies.
Do not miss this essential training opportunity for all sworn law enforcement officers and emergency communication operators. Lodging is available upon request and approval by DCJS.
Mental Wellness
The Trauma of Being a First Responder
Unresolved Trauma
Mental Resiliency
Performance Driven Thinking
Staying Strong Policing in 2021
Leadership Opportunities to Fix the Mental Health Epidemic
And more!
This conference is open to sworn law enforcement officers, emergency communication operators, and peer support clinicians only.
Law enforcement officers who complete this training are eligible to receive partial in-service credit hours.
The Norfolk Waterside Marriott235 East Main StreetNorfolk, VA 23510
Check-in for the conference will begin at 7:00 a.m. on September 15, 2021
Conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. on September 15-16, 2021
Training begins at 8:00 a.m and concludes at 5 p.m. on September 15-16, 2021
Lunch will be served on September 15 and September 16. Participants are responsible for all other meals and travel expenses.
Hotel reservations can be made directly with The Norfolk Waterside Marriott. To get the group rate please use the following link: Book your group rate for Impact of Trauma Conference (reservations must be made by Friday, August 27, 2021 in order to receive the group rate).
Conference HotelThe Norfolk Waterside Marriott235 East Main StreetNorfolk, VA 23510
There is no fee to attend the conference and training materials will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR IN PERSON CONFERENCE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Chris Scuderi, email, (804) 482-8780
Lori Walters, email, (804) 225-2091