Crisis Prevention Institute
The Durango School District 9R has partnered with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) which is a global training organization that specializes in providing behavior management and de-escalation strategies to help professionals safely manage and respond to crisis situations.
CPI's flagship program, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), provides skills for managing disruptive, aggressive, or violent behavior in a safe, respectful, and effective manner. NCI training emphasizes de-escalation techniques, safety, and respect for all individuals involved.
Here are some core aspects of CPI's training programs:
- Crisis Prevention and De-escalation:
- Techniques to help calm and redirect potentially disruptive behavior before it escalates
- Emphasis on verbal and nonverbal techniques to prevent escalation
- Focus on understanding body language, tone, and active listening.
- Techniques to help individuals de-escalate their own behavior.
- Risk Assessment:
- Training participants to assess the risk level of a situation.
- Recognizing signs of anxiety, defensiveness, and risk behaviors
- Responding to behaviors in ways that defuse rather than escalate tension.
- Safe Physical Intervention Techniques:
- Safe methods for physically managing an individual when de-escalation is not enough.
- Emphasis on safety and respect, using physical intervention as a last resort.
- Techniques to ensure minimal harm to the individual and staff.
- Post-Crisis Intervention and Support:
- Strategies for supporting individuals after a crisis.
- Focus on restoring relationships, addressing any trauma, and reflecting on ways to prevent future incidents.
- De-briefing techniques for both staff and individuals involved.
- Trauma-Informed Care:
- Recognizing the impact of trauma on behavior and responses.
- Creating a compassionate approach that supports individuals' psychological well-being.
Please visit the Crisis Prevention website for more information: https://www.crisisprevention.com/