Veterans in Crisis; Training for the First Responder Community

Veteran Demographics, Transition/Adjustment Consideration

• Current issues facing the Veteran Community.
• The Role of the First Responder.
• PTSD: What it is and what it is not.
• Veteran Suicide / Prevention Strategies.
• Veteran Contacts: First Responder.
• Strategies for De-Escalation.
• Veteran-Involved Critical Incidents 7 Officer Safety Considerations.
• Veteran – Involved Hostage/Barricade Situations & Negotiation Strategies.
• VA Resources and local Points of Contact.
• First Responder Wellness _ You Are Not Immune.

This 8- hour training is presented by a VA Police Officer (Also a Veteran) and a VA Clinician.

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