Department of Psychology

COPS DeTal Assessment & Research Center

De-Escalation Through Active Learning - A Cultural Context Approach

Dr. McClure and interns

(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

Learn About COPS-DeTal

Our Mission

To foster understanding for and between community members and police officers through respect for people, health and wellness, and resilience.

Want to know how you can get involved?

Start with this survey. What is de-escalation?

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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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