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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation for Schools

Trauma-Informed De-Escalation for Schools

Christiansburg, VA -
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Description:

Tensions run high when dealing with misbehaving students, and it is easy to forget to focus on the student's needs. This workshop offers real strategies for using a trauma-informed lens when working with students in these situations to lower tensions and realistically de-escalate in the moment. Strategies for prevention within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) will also be discussed. 

Who Should Attend: 

This training is intended for K-12 and Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) educators, school mental health personnel, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, counselors, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.

Partial In-Service Credit: 

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement is pending. Certificates for all participants will be awarded.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals: 

Participants are responsible for transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.

Training Time and Details: 

This training is three hours in length.

Cost and Registration: 

There is no cost to attend this training; however, 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 coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration. 

ADA Accommodation: 

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to ensure full participation. To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the training coordinator as early as possible to discuss specific needs and ensure appropriate accommodations are available. 

For More Information, Contact: 

Betsy Bell

(804) 997-1658

Betsy.bell@dcjs.virginia.gov