International Association of Chiefs of Police Enhancing Law Enforcement Responses to Children Exposed to Violence International Association of Chiefs of Police

Goal: To increase the understanding of children exposed to violence among law enforcement leaders and officers, and to equip law enforcement professionals in helping children and families through identification and trauma-informed response to violent events.

The Role of Law Enforcement in Children Exposed to Violence

Child Exposed to Violence? A young child who witnesses a drowning A child who witnessed a violent automobile accident A 16-year-old adolescent girl involved in prostitution A 15-year-old girl discovers the body of her sibling after a suicide A child who survives a fire in the home A 6-year-old witnesses the restraint and arrest of his parent A pre-teen child witnesses a gang shooting A child watching TV when an assault took place in another room of the home Children present when bullets are shot through windows at home A child or adolescent who is a direct victim of violence in the home, school or community. However,

Needs and Gaps in Capacity Targets Small, mid-sized, and large agencies Local, state, tribal jurisdictions Rural, suburban, urban, and mixed communities Targets law enforcement agencies with little to no existing awareness, practices, training, resources, and/or partners

Law Enforcement Continuum of Practice in Children Exposed to Violence Strong leadership Deep community engagement Cross training with professionals from diverse fields Coordination and building of new practices, services, with internal accountability structures Advocacy for policy and legislation Broad and deep awareness of children exposed to violence Officer training in developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed practices Extensive referral Embedded operational practices Well-developed partnerships Basic awareness of children exposed to violence Limited or inconsistent referral (in most serious cases) to outside resources Little awareness Little planning Little coordination No or limited partners

Tools and Resources Organizational Assessment and Action-Planning Tool Training Curriculum Classroom Training deliveries Online Training Series Roll Call Videos Pocket Guide for Patrol Officers (customizable) Library of Resources for Law Enforcement on CEV Publications (referral brochure for officers, chief’s brief, promising practices) Mobile App for Patrol Officers

Officer Protocols Acute On-Scene LE/MH Response Referral to MH Provider Community Canvassing after Violent Events Time of Arrest Considerations Tactical Team Guidelines when Children Are Present Joint LE/MH Follow-Up Home Visits Sample LE/MH Partnership MOUs “What Do I Say?” Guide for Officers on Scene with CEV Instructions for Roll Call Training with Videos Death Notification Sample General Orders and SOPs Roles and Expectations in CEV for Patrol Officers Roles and Expectations in CEV for Captains, Sergeants, and Lieutenants A child or adolescent who is a direct victim of violence in the home, school or community. However,

Organizational Assessment and Action-Planning Tool

Organizational Assessment Tool for Law Enforcement National tool for agencies of all types Online (and hardcopy version) Combines perspectives and experiences from the chief, supervisor, and patrol officer levels Assesses current practice and is also educational Multiple choice, scenario-based questions Incorporates action-planning recommendations

Protecting and Serving Classroom Training Program to Enhance Law Enforcement’s Capacity to Recognize and Respond to Children Exposed to Violence

Goal Develop a classroom training curriculum for front-line law enforcement officers to enhance their capacity to recognize and respond effectively to children exposed to violence Law enforcement independently Law enforcement together with mental health partners

Training Curriculum Development Team IACP Yale Child Study Center New Haven Police Department UPENN Center for Youth and Family Trauma Response and Recovery Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte-Mecklenburg Mental Health Services Specialists (adult learning, law enforcement training, instructional design)

Training Objectives Raise officers’ awareness of CEV Highlight the vital role of police officers in identifying and responding to CEV Convey strategies and practices that police officers can implement to interact effectively with CEV to foster recovery Consider additional resources/agencies to join in addressing the needs of CEV

Curriculum Outline Module Title 1 Why Policing? 2 When Order and Safety Are Disrupted: What Is Trauma? 3 The Impact of Trauma on Children and Adolescents 4 The Role of Law Enforcement in Meeting the Needs of Children Exposed to Violence 5 Police Interaction with Children: When Traumatic Events Collide with Different Periods of Development 6 Protocols for Responding to CEV (Responding Independently) 7 The Value of Partners in Responding to Childhood Violent Trauma 8 Successful Strategies and Practices in the Field (Responding with Mental Health Partners) 9 Conclusion and Action Planning

Training Classroom Training Online Training 1 ½ - 2-day classroom training course Deliver 10 training courses to 6 DCI demonstration sites and 4 other communities Deliver training briefings to executives and commanding officers Online Training Self-paced, standalone series of trainings Interactive, activity-based learning and scenario-based activities Tests and evaluations

IACP Model Policy on Children of Arrested Parents “Protecting the Physical and Emotional Well-Being of Children Whose Parents/Guardians Have Been or Are Pending Arrest” New Time of Arrest Protocol Executive Training Briefings Webinars and Online Training Series

Child Sex Trafficking Recognize and respond to child victims of domestic sex trafficking Develop and disseminate tools and resources targeted to patrol, traffic, and street officers

Improve law enforcement’s ability to recognize and respond to Goal Improve law enforcement’s ability to recognize and respond to child victims of domestic sex trafficking.

IACP CST Initiative Recognize and respond to child sex trafficking Develop and disseminate tools and resources targeted to patrol, traffic, and street officers IACP in partnership with FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children

Tools and Resources Model LE Training Curriculum Manual Online Training Course for Frontline Officers Series of Roll Call Training Videos Awareness Video for LE to use with Community Partners (School Staff, Medical/MH Providers, Mall Security, Motel Owners/Managers) Map and inventory the current policies, practices, and resources Advisory Working Group Focus Groups of Law Enforcement Wallet Card, Fact Sheet, Community Resource Mapping Template, Promising Practices Brief

Upcoming Highlights Chief Executive Workshop at 2013 IACP Conference, “A Chief’s Legacy: Creating a State-of-the-Art Response to Children Exposed to Violence” CEV Focus Group at 2013 IACP Conference Chief Executive Workshop at 2013 IACP Conference, “Yes, In Your Hometown: Combating Child Sex Trafficking in Your Community” Police Chief Magazine article on CEV Tactical Edge Journal article on CEV

Contact Kelly Burke Program Manager, Juvenile Justice and Child Protection International Association of Chiefs of Police Direct: 703-647-6842  I  Main line: 800-THE-IACP ext. 842  burkek@theiacp.org www.theiacp.org  I  www.iacpyouth.org  IACP: Serving the Leaders of Today, Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow