Forming or Developing your Public Safety Social Work Program
With sessions geared for both the public safety administrator and public safety social worker, the 2022 NCPSW Conference explored the formation and development of a public safety social work program.
2022 Featured Session: Mass Violence and Terrorism Toolkit
Presented by the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center, "Mass Violence and Terrorism Toolkit" provides tools and resources for developing a comprehensive victim assistance plan that can be incorporated into your community’s existing emergency response plan.
2022 NAPSSW Conference
Mass Violence and Terrorism Toolkit
Incidents of mass violence and terrorism—bombings, mass riots and shootings, hijackings, bioterrorism attacks, and other human-caused disasters—present unique challenges to the communities in which they occur. These incidents require a coordinated, cross-sector approach among federal, state, local, and tribal governments; private entities; and nonprofit organizations to drive an effective response. Although community crime prevention efforts […]
Enhancing Micro-Level Police Social Work by Practicing Effective Macro-Level Work
Micro-level social work, involving referral and case management provision, is only as effective as the social service systems in place and resources available within a given community. A lack of communication, collaboration, and existing services and relationships often decrease the timeliness and effectiveness of micro-level social work. In order to enhance the effectiveness of police […]
Breakout #1: Behind the Thin Lines: Understanding First Responder Culture
This workshop will delve into understanding first responder culture to enhance working relationships. Participants will hear first hand from first responders how their roles and responsibilities have impacted them professionally and personally. The presenter will discuss how Police Social Work experiences with primary trauma, vicarious trauma, and navigating through critical incidents can parallel those of […]
Breakout #2: Mobile Crisis, A True Specialty in the Field of Behavioral Health
In the world of social work and behavioral health there are many specialties one can choose: DBT, EMDR, advocacy, policy writing, TFCBT, TRE, the list goes on and on. Despite LA Police Department being one of the first to attempt a mental-health co-response team in 1993, almost three decades ago, there is still no formal […]
Breakout #3: Community Connection Program
The city of Bethlehem is an urban community located in eastern Pennsylvania with a population of 75,000. In 2020, the Bethlehem Police Department and the Bethlehem Health Bureau partnered together to create the Community Connections Program. As part of this program, social workers receive referrals from police when an officer identifies a social service need […]
A Holistic Approach to Bridging Gaps in Substance Use Disorder
Although Mobile Integrated Health-Community Paramedicine has been practiced for many years, few communities have a robust portfolio of programs like Crawfordsville, IN. In their endeavor to address healthcare issues and gaps in their communities, Crawfordsville, IN implemented numerous MIH-CP programs including chronic disease management, maternal and infant health program, an overdose response program, aimed at […]
Breakout #1: Decreasing Call Volume and MORE: Internal Benefits of Embedded Police Social Workers
Bloomington (IN) Police Department began its Police Social Worker (PSW) program in March of 2019, expanding from one to three professional PSWs. There is growing evidence that shows the benefits of having social workers embedded into police departments to help with reducing call volume, crisis response, etc. This presentation will discuss the additional benefits of […]
Breakout #2: Boots on the Ground: SWLE Project
The Social Work & Law Enforcement (SWLE) project is dedicated to advancing the ethical and effective integration of social work services into law enforcement agencies by preparing social work students to assume roles in the emerging field of police social work. The SWLE Project began as a collaboration between Eastern Connecticut State University’s Social Work […]
Breakout #3: Small Towns- Big Collaborations
Municipalities that are small in size and funding do not have to be excluded from progressive changes in response to mental health crises in our communities. An all-or-nothing approach is not the answer. We will take you through our journey, which was sparked by attending this conference in 2021, to examine how three neighboring municipalities […]
Breakout #1: The Illinois Way: The Development of Police Social Work in Illinois, Yesterday and Today
The history of Police Social Work in Illinois spans almost 40 years. This presentation will provide a brief history of its development, current types of programs in practice, and Police Social Work from the law enforcement officer perspective.
Breakout #2: Public Safety Personnel Responding to Veterans in Crisis
Nearly 7% of the United States population are Veterans and only approximately 1% are Active Duty Military. These individuals have unique experiences and training which impact the way they view the world, particularly in a crisis situation. It is imperative that public safety personnel learn about the unique military culture and how it can influence […]
Breakout #3: Prevention Before Apprehension: Curbing the Criminalization of Clinical Behaviors by Embedding Social Workers
Students of color are arrested at a higher rate than white students, as a result of unidentified or untreated mental health diagnosis, social and emotional issues, and substance abuse. These students are in need of treatment to prevent the recidivism not jail time. Providing alternatives to punitive disciplinary practices to reduce the number of students […]
Utilizing Service/Therapy Dogs for Community and Department Wellness
This panel will include numerous presenters from Canine Companions and Franklin (IN) PD who will discuss the benefits of using service/therapy dogs. You’ll meet active working service dogs and a service dog puppy in training.