EJUSA is excited to continue the second round of trainings in Newark, NJ, to increase the capacity for police and the community to build mutual understanding of the other’s trauma and respond to trauma in the wake of violence. This spring, a team of facilitators will be leading trainings on trauma-informed responses to violence with the Newark Police Department and Newark community members: “Police/Community Initiative on Trauma-Informed Responses to Violence”
Read about our first series of trainings in Fall 2016 here.
The goal of this training is to understand the symptoms of community trauma and vicarious trauma as well as build necessary skills to address and problem-solve when trauma arises. These trainings will focus on community/police partnerships, and each group training will consist of the following:
- 3 weekly sessions, 5 hours each* at Broadway House, 298 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104.
- Participants will include 15-20 police officers and 15-20 community members.
- Learn about trauma symptoms, ACES, historical trauma, and the cycle of violence.
- Hands-on skills-building and problem solving activities that will be customized for trainees on the front lines addressing violence and trauma.
- A focus on addressing special populations, including boys/men of color, LGBT communities, girls and women, etc.
Community leaders from all sectors are invited to participate in these trainings.
Registration for Fall 2017 is now closed. To hear about 2018 dates, be sure you’ve signed up for EJUSA updates.
Once you register, you will be notified that you have been accepted. Seating is extremely limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Newark Residents are given priority.
If you have any questions, please contact Fatimah Loren Muhammad at fatimahm@ejusa.org.
*Session Dates:
Group J
Tuesday, October 3, 9am-2pm
Tuesday, October 10, 9am-2pm
Tuesday, October 17, 9am-2pm
Note: Group J training sessions will be open to the news media.
Group K
Monday, October 16, 4-9pm
Monday, October 23, 4-9pm
Monday, October 30, 4-9pm
Group L
Monday, November 13, 4-9pm
Monday, November 20, 4-9pm
Monday, November 27, 4-9pm
Group M
Tuesday, November 14, 9am-2pm
Tuesday, November 21, 9am-2pm
Tuesday, November 28, 9am-2pm
Note: Group M training sessions will be open to the news media.
Contributions from: Urban Renewal Corp, Newark Anti-Violence Coalition, Safer Newark Council and Violence Intervention & Prevention Specialists, Fierro Consulting, LLC, Newark Police Department, and Newark community residents.
