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Course detail: First Annual Crisis Response and Resource Symposium
This day-and-a-half event provides allied professionals directly involved with responding and delivering crisis services an opportunity to share knowledge, ideas, and support. Participants will hear about the statewide tools and resources essential to responding, connecting, and caring for community members in crisis.
Topics include:
Core Competency:
- Participants will support their wellness and resilience with skills learned in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas required by law enforcement officers.
Topics include:
- Mental Illness Recognition - Medication and Treatment Options - presented by Kendra Wolff ARPN/NP
The services provided in jail. An overview for law enforcement and the community.- presented by Chrissy Rivers, LSCSW
- Educational Perspective on Brain-based De-Escalation - presented by Megan Yoder, Director of Reno County Learning Center
- Homeless Outreach Team - presented by Officer Nathan Schwiethale, Wichita Police Department
- Mental Health in Kansas: Laws and Liabilities - Kevin Salzman, Ford County Attorney
- Caring for Communities through Co-Response- Jessica Murphy, LMSW, Deputy Division Director, Emergency Services
- "Ernie and Joe Crisis Cops" presentation and discussion with Joe Smarro, formerly with San Antonio Police Department
- Panel Discussion with CIT Councils from across the state of Kansas
A catered lunch will be provided on Wednesday, March 22nd.
Our dorm room availability is limited. At this time, we will be placing those wanting to stay in our dorm rooms on a waitlist. You will be contacted if there is an opening.
Instructional Methods:
- Lecture
- Practical Exercises
Who Should Attend:
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Detention and Community Corrections Personnel
- Consumers and their Family Members
- Court Services Personnel
- Service Providers
- Mental Health Professionals
- Fire Personnel
- Educators and Administrators
- Medical Personnel
- Other Emergency Service Providers
Course Requirements:
- 100% attendance and participation
Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion:
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC or call 620.694.1400 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.
