The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the 2023 Impact of Trauma on Law Enforcement Officers Conference at the Hilton Norfolk-The Main, in Norfolk, VA on September 12-15, 2023. 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.
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 Norfolk-The Main100 East Main StreetNorfolk, VA, 23510
September 15, 2023 8:00AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch will be served on September 13 and September 14. Participants are responsible for all other meals and travel expenses.
For lodging inquiries and reservations, please contact Sarah Steele at sarah.steele@themainnorfolk.com.
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.
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