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Location: Duval County Sheriff's Office

📅 June 17 (Two Courses - 1 Day of training!)
A Common Call for Help – Making Sure We Get It Right
TCOLE #3200 Instructor Melissa Hightower

Course Description: Responding to family violence and sexual assault calls is a routine yet critically important responsibility for law enforcement professionals. These cases demand precision, awareness, and a trauma-informed approach to ensure victim safety, officer safety, and investigative integrity.
This course reinforces the foundational elements of family violence and sexual assault investigations while addressing the complexities officers face in the field. Participants will examine key components of a thorough investigation, identify commonly overlooked details, and strengthen report writing and evidence collection practices.
Course Topics Include:
•Defining the essential elements of family violence and sexual assault offenses
•Building a strong investigation: critical steps that are often missed
•Understanding mutual combat, self-defense, and consent
•Recognizing the elevated risks family violence suspects pose to law enforcement,including connections to mass violence and line-of-duty deaths
•Exploring trauma and its impact on victims, suspects, and investigative processes
•Reviewing recent legislative changes and ensuring compliance
•Using precise, professional language in law enforcement reports
•Best practices for effective evidence collection

Peer Support Class TCOLE #3844 - Instructor - That Peer Support Couple

Peer Support Classes June 17,  TCOLE #3844
Course title: “Stronger Together: Peer Support and Mental Wellness”
Course Description Law enforcement professionals and justice system partners are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents as part of their duties. These experiences, whether encountered directly or through reports, interviews, or audio and video evidence, can have a cumulative impact on mental health and organizational effectiveness. This course addresses best practices for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from critical incidents, with an emphasis on peer support, clinical resources, and organizational wellness.
Course Topics Include:
•The role and value of trained, confidential peer support
•Collaboration with culturally competent mental health clinicians
•Legal and ethical considerations in peer and clinical support
•Individual and organizational self-care and wellness strategies
•Trauma-informed leadership and its impact on resilience and performance
Course Outcomes Participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to recognize and manage common trauma-related responses, support colleagues effectively, and implement evidence-based approaches to promote long-term mental health and wellness within their organizations.