Supporting Dignity and De-Escalation Strategies Training: Tools for Community Safety

Description

Supporting Dignity and De-Escalation Strategies Training: Tools for Community Safety.

Build skills to address housing insecurity, trauma & substance use with dignity using de-escalation tools to create safer communities for all. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health, trauma-informed care, and the principles of harm reduction. Participants will critically examine the underlying factors contributing to homelessness and addiction and discuss the stigma surrounding these issues. Through scenario-based learning, participants will explore both theoretical concepts and practical tools to uphold dignity and create safer, more inclusive community spaces for all people. The curriculum highlights nationally recommended best practices and care models, equipping participants with the skills to implement person-centered, trauma-informed de-escalation strategies effectively. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a robust set of strategies and actionable skills to apply within their communities and professional settings.

A certificate will be provided upon completion.