Creating and Sustaining a Trauma-Informed Justice System: Considerations for Law Enforcement, Probation, Parole, Corrections, and Re-Entry Professionals
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 7 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 7 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 7 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 7 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 7 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 6 UBSW - NYS OASAS
- Average Rating:
- 50
- Categories:
- Certificate Program: Online Trauma-Informed Organization: Basics for All Staff | Trauma and PTSD | Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation: Elective Courses | Trauma-Informed Organization: Elective Courses
- Trainer:
- Thomas Gibbons
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 04 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Recording Date:
- Mar 18, 2023
Tags: ITTIC Self-Study
Description
Hybrid: Recorded video online activity and reading-based online activity.
This course is an elective course in the Online Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program: Basics for All Staff that was created by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC).
This elective module offers a foundation to support the justice system workforce, including law enforcement and police officers, re-entry/community supervision professionals (e.g., parole and probation), those who work in correctional facilities, and related staff, in implementing trauma-informed change and integrating related knowledge and skills into their interactions, service delivery, fulfillment of role duties, and overall organizational culture. The module spans a variety of relevant topics and provides guidance on best practices to apply each value/principle of a trauma-informed approach in justice system settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the impact of stress, adversity, and trauma on individuals, groups, systems, oneself, and the justice system workforce;
- Discuss the unintentional harm caused by re-traumatization within the justice system;
- Identify trauma-informed approaches and language to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and justice;
- List strategies to respond effectively and in a trauma-informed way in roles played by justice professionals including law enforcement and police officers, re-entry/community supervision professionals (e.g., parole and probation), those who work in correctional facilities, and related staff; and
- Recognize the impacts of the work and how to stay regulated/care for oneself.
Target Audience: This course is appropriate for all levels of justice system professionals and allied staff that seek foundational information on trauma and a Trauma-Informed approach.
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CEs/Contact Hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 7 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 7 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 7 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 7 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 7 Self Study
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 6 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours.
Handouts
| PowerPoint Slides (3.1 MB) | 34 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 1 (566.9 KB) | 13 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 2 (1.5 MB) | 16 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 3 (619.1 KB) | 13 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 4 (220.6 KB) | 19 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Optional Podcast 1 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Optional Podcast 2 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Reference List (122.4 KB) | 5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Trainer
Thomas Gibbons Related Seminars and Products
Officer
New York State Police
Thomas Gibbons is a recently retired, twenty-five-year veteran of the New York State Police. Thomas was assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for over 19 years as an Investigator and Senior Investigator. Thomas was assigned to the Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit and served as the regional coordinator responsible for being the liaison between the New York State Police and every private and State college and university in the eight counties of Western NY. Thomas organized and implemented training targeted at local police departments, prosecutors and campus personnel responsible for responding to sexual assaults, dating and domestic violence and stalking. Thomas also developed and implemented the training standards and in person training for all New York State law enforcement in association with NYS Executive Law 838-a section 3(a), “Sexual Offense Trauma-Informed Victim Response Training.”
Thomas is a member of the Niagara County Child Abuse Intervention Project, the Niagara County Sexual Assault Response Team, the Western New York Consortium of Higher Education – Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention and Compliance Task Force and the Law Enforcement Administration Consortium, as well as the Erie County Rape Advisory Committee. Thomas is also a 2017 graduate of Leadership Niagara and is the recipient of the 2017 George M. Searle Memorial Award for his work on college campuses and within the community.
Alternate Options
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Trauma-Informed Care: Working with Children, Youth and Service Providers in the Education System
Original Recording Date: 10/31/2022 |
|
Trauma-Informed Care: Considerations for Healthcare Professionals
Original Recording Date: 05/14/2023 |
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Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting People Affected by Substance Use
Original Recording Date: 06/30/2023 |
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Embedding a Trauma-Informed Approach in Mental Health Services, Settings, and Systems of Care
Original Recording Date: 03/24/2024 |
Course Outline
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Overview of the justice system
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Trauma, re-traumatization, and the justice system
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Vision of a trauma-informed justice system
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Trauma-informed considerations and action steps for law enforcement/police officers
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Trauma-informed considerations and action steps for corrections officers and staff
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Trauma-informed considerations and action steps for probation, parole, and other re-entry/community supervision professionals
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Key concepts to include in training/education for all who work within the justice system
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The impacts of the work and supporting justice system workforce wellness
Completion Requirements
No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.
Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal.
- Watch the video(s) in their entirety.
- Complete the self-study hours of required reading(s). These are the handouts labeled "required".
- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account.
Self-Study Course Access
Upon successful registration of the course, including receipt of payment, you will be able to access the course materials.
How do I test my system / access the online training?
To access the program, please log into your account. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title.
How do I access the course materials
To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.
Equipment Requirements
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Self-Study Cancellation Policy
Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.