@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of a police training on de-escalation with trauma-exposed youth",
journal="International journal of law, crime and justice",
year="2021",
author="Mehari, Krista R. and Rodgers, Caryn R. R. and Blanton, Megan A. and Turner, Lisa A.",
volume="66",
number="",
pages="e100491-e100491",
abstract="This study reports the development and evaluation of a police training workshop on de-escalating situations with trauma-exposed youth. The training was developed using a participatory action framework, with the goal of increasing knowledge of adolescent development and the impact of trauma, and promoting skills for de-escalating situations with adolescents. A mixed methods study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of the workshop. Participants were 98 current police officers and recruits. Following the training, knowledge about adolescents and self-efficacy for dealing with adolescents increased, and anxiety about working with adolescents decreased. Open-ended responses indicated that the training was well received. A brief intervention can promote police officers' knowledge of adolescents, self-efficacy, and ease in interacting with adolescents. Future research should build on these findings to determine if these changes lead to a decrease in the use of force in interactions with adolescents.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1756-0616",
doi="10.1016/j.ijlcj.2021.100491",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlcj.2021.100491"
}