This is the Refresher Course: Crisis intervention is a small segment of time in which staff members must intervene with another person to address behavior that may escalate into a disruptive or even violent incident. The goal of staff is to intervene in a way that provides for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of all who are involved in a crisis situation. In order to accomplish this goal, staff members must ask themselves questions such as: How do I recognize the early warning signs that a person’s behavior may escalate? How can I intervene effectively before the person’s behavior becomes dangerous? If a person does become violent how can I control the violence while still providing Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security for all involved?
CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program addresses these questions in a way that strives to balance practical applications and humanistic concerns. The program begins by clarifying basic elements of violent behavior. It proceeds to identify how a crisis may escalate, and, conversely, de-escalate. Finally, it helps identify strategies that have been proven successful for millions of human service professionals throughout the world.
This training is for Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative member school districts only. Participants will need to wear soft soled shoes and comfortable clothing.