This spring, Equal Justice USA is continuing to lead an effort to increase the capacity for police and the community to respond to positively trauma in the wake of violence. A team of facilitators will be leading trainings on trauma-informed responses to violence with the Newark Police Department and Newark community members: “From Trauma to Trust: Police & Community Collaborative Training”
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 the development and maintenance of trust between police and community members/partnerships. Trainings specifics are as follows:
- Sessions will be held at Broadway House (298 Broadway, Newark, NJ). See dates and times below.
- Participants will include 10-12 police officers and 10-12 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.
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 Lionel Latouche at LIONELL@ejusa.org.
Session Dates:
GROUP N
Monday, April 23, 4pm – 9pm
Monday, April 30, 4pm – 9pm
Monday, May 7, 4pm – 9pm
GROUP O
Wednesday, May 2, 8am – 5pm
Wednesday, May 9, 8am – 5pm
Note: Group O training sessions will be open to the news media.
Participants must attend all trainings sessions of their selected group.
