The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the 2022 Impact of Trauma on Law Enforcement Officers Conference at the Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA on September 21-22, 2022. 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! Lodging is available upon request and approval by DCJS.
Virginia Law Enforcement Mental Health Survey
Stress and Trauma on the Body and Mind
Married With PTSD
Trauma in the Law Enforcement Culture
Understanding Suicide and How to Prevent It.
And more!
This conference is open to sworn law enforcement officers, emergency communication operators, peer support clinicians and other public safety professionals. If you have a question on whether or not you fit the target audience, please email Chris Scuderi at christopher.scuderi@dcjs.virginia.gov for assistance.
Law enforcement officers who complete this training are eligible to receive partial in-service credit hours.
Hilton Crystal City2399 Richmond HighwayArlington, VA 22202
Lunch will be served on September 21 and September 22. Participants are responsible for all other meals and travel expenses.
Hotel reservations can be made directly with Hilton Crystal City. To get the group rate please use the following link: Book your group rate for Impact of Trauma Conference (reservations must be made by Monday, 8/1/2022 in order to receive the group rate).
Lodging is available upon request and approval by DCJS. Please complete the LODGING REQUEST FORM if accommodations are needed.
Note: Please do not make reservations on your own if you are requesting lodging assistance from DCJS through the lodging request form above. If your request is approved, you will be added to the DCJS lodging block. If your request is not approved you will be notified and will need to make your own arrangements.
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.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 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 Scuderiemail(804) 482-8780