Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Aim High to Reach All

Law Enforcement Training

To date, “Trauma Informed Policing” training has been provided to numerous law enforcement agencies including the Oklahoma City Police Department. Several regional schools and law enforcement agencies are now partnering together to provide Handle With Care program Learning objectives for this training consist of: • What is Trauma? • Why Members of Law Enforcement Should Learn About Trauma • Effects of Trauma on Brain Development • Understanding and Using ACEs • Prevalence of Trauma • Age Appropriate Ways to Reduce Trauma for Children on Scene • Examples of Trauma Informed Policing • Trauma Responsive Approaches for Officers - Tactical Breathing, Gestures • Five Core Messages for Officers Responding to Domestic Violence Calls with Children on Scene • Officer Self-Care

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