Equip yourself with the de-escalation and community safety skills to navigate conflict in a vibrant democracy.
Decision-makers across sectors are eager for practical approaches to counter violence that both address immediate harm and help build a future where everyone feels safe. BDI works to elevate community safety organizations and frameworks that provide innovative, impactful whole-of-society solutions by actively linking local leaders with de-escalation resources that can help them take concrete steps to prepare for contentious events. These trainings equip users with the tools they need to mitigate current violence risks as well as to spread skills and understanding of alternative community safety strategies necessary for a vibrant democratic society.
De-Escalation Directory: Trainers and Trainings Available in Your State
Connect with organizations that provide de-escalation, bystander intervention, community safety, and conflict resolution training, as well as those offering virtual or nationwide programs.
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Resources Designed for Your Role
Guidelines for working with your staff, your partners, and the community to prepare for, recognize, and de-escalate conflicts that may arise during contentious public meetings and events.
Guidelines for preventing, mitigating, and de-escalating potential tensions during the voting process.
Guidelines for engaging officials, partners, and the larger public to prepare for, recognize, and de-escalate conflicts that may arise during contentious public meetings and events.
Guidelines for community leaders and elected officials to engage with law enforcement personnel on the role they may play in de-escalating tensions at public meetings and events.
De-Escalation Updates
Covering risks of election-related violence presents newsrooms with unique challenges. Media coverage can inadvertently create an atmosphere of fear, which can chill public participation in the election process, play into the hands of extremists, or be used to justify government crackdowns. Reporting in line with best practices can help to mitigate these risks.
By prioritizing de-escalation principles for election workers, election officials can help foster an environment where everyone feels heard and respected, allowing for safe and productive interactions. Access a new self-paced training course, template training slides, a video briefing, and more.