Policing the Teen Brain™ (PTB) is a training program that provides officers with the information and skills they need to effectively interact with youth. The 2-4 day training translates cutting edge psychiatric practice and neurological research into practical skills for officers to improve, facilitate and help de-escalate interactions with children and youth. These trainings are targeted for patrol officers as well as specialized units, such as school resource officers.
SFY’s Policing the Teen Brain™ has been certified by IADLEST as part of the National Certification Program™
Strategies for Youth offers several versions of the Policing the Teen Brain training:
Each training is developed with police officers and involves community-based youth-serving organizations, and local youth who are paid to participate in role-plays. Methods of instruction include interactive discussions with adolescent development experts and psychiatrists, films, and involvement of community youth.
Learn More: PTB Principles of Training
SFY training supports officers:
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