Department of Psychology
COPS DeTal Assessment & Research Center
De-Escalation Through Active Learning - A Cultural Context Approach
(pictured left to right) Psychology and Law Interns, Jayla Carle, Delma Cobb, Professor Kim McClure, DeTal Center GA Olajumoke Aderonmu, Julia Herrera, and Kit Denzler
Contact
Dr. Kim McClure, Project Director
Office: Waggoner Hall 160
Phone:
(309) 298-1259
Email: COPS-DeTal-Center@wiu.edu
Our Mission
To foster understanding for and between community members and police officers through respect for people, health and wellness, and resilience.
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Start with this survey.
Project Goals – De-Escalation Training
- Develop and evaluate instructional options (e.g., online learning, scenario-based practice).
- Create criteria and evaluating strategies for de-escalation certification.
- Solicit feedback from community members about de-escalation training.
- Develop trauma-informed and person-perception curriculum that increasing awareness of group dynamics and cultural perspectives within human interactions.
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