- Wksp: Data Informed De-escalation: Law Enforcement Encounters Mitigation

Catalog description

This workshop in Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies covers topics in psychology and methods in conflict resolution/mediation skills that provide students confidence to develop strategies to successfully de-escalate an emotionally charged conflict situation. The workshop encourages an inviting interest and importance to both students and experienced professionals. The workshop focuses on both practical and theoretical issues with an intensive focus on an applied area of psychology and conflict resolution mitigation skills and methods. The emphasis is on experiential learning and class participation. Students receive a letter grade for their course. It is open to both majors and non-majors. Majors can use up to three workshops to satisfy elective requirements within the Criminal Justice, Forensic Criminal Investigation, Psychology, or HRM major. and are open to all interested students at the University.