Evaluation of a police training on de-escalation with trauma-exposed youth

Evaluation of a police training on de-escalation with trauma-exposed youth

International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice

This study reports the development and evaluation of a police training workshop on de-escalating situations with trauma-exposed youth. The training was developed using a participatory action framework, with the goal of increasing knowledge of adolescent development and the impact of trauma, and promoting skills for de-escalating situations with adolescents. A mixed methods study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of the workshop. Participants were 98 current police officers and recruits. 

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