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Welcome to the University of Memphis

CIT CENTER

A Resource for CIT Programs Across the Nation

  • National Curriculum
  • Introduction
    • Overview
  • Mental Health Didactics
    • Overview of Mental Health Didactics
    • Severe, Persistent Mental Ilness
    • Child and Youth, Adolescence
    • Cognitive Disorders
    • Special Focus Issues
    • Substance Abuse Issues
    • Psychopharmacology
    • Assessment and Commitment
  • Community Support
    • Overview of Community Support
    • Advocacy and Perspective
    • Community Resources
    • Cultural Awareness and Diversity
    • Homelessness Awareness
    • Veterans Issues
  • De-Escalation Training
    • Overview of De-Escalation Training
    • General
    • De-Escalation Skills
    • Law Enforcement Tactics
    • Scenario Discussion
    • Scenario and Role Play
  • Site Visits
    • Overview of Site Visits
    • General Sites
    • VA Medical Center
    • Day Treatment
    • Emergency and Crisis Unit
    • Homeless Program
    • Psychiatric Hospital
    • Outpatient Treatment
  • Law Enforcement
    • Overview of Law Enforcement
    • Law Enforcement Liability
    • Equipment Orientation
    • Policy and Procedures
    • Questions and Answers
    • Officer Tactics and Safety
    • Officer Discretion
    • Officer Stress Management and Health
  • Research and Systems
    • Overview of Research and Systems
    • Jail Diversion
    • CIT Overview
    • Mental Health Courts
    • Evaluation of Training
  • Administrative Tasks
    • Overview of Administrative Tasks
    • Welcome and Overview
    • Break
    • Lunch
    • Graduation

De-Escalation Skills

De-Escalation Skill Training includes specific de-escalation topics such as Developing Intervention Strategies, Verbal and Non-Verbal Skill Training, and Crisis Escalation Stages. Specific skills presented during de-escalation include voice tone, "I" statements, reflection, summary, and basic courtesy. Officer awareness of verbal skills relating to crisis issues will be introduced by means of practical skill training exercises.

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