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Police Social Work (PSW) Programs

Early (8 Months Left) $225.00 ENDS MAY 07
Regular $250.00 ENDS JULY 07
Late $275.00 ENDS AUGUST 07

Host: POLICE TECHNICAL
Location: Online
Dates: August 7, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Times: 10:00AM - 2:00PM ET
Fee: $225.00


Course Description
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Course Overview
This course provides students with the foundation of how to build a police social work (PSW) program from the ground up.  Students will learn about different models of utilizing civilian social workers, hiring considerations, and what to include in policy.  Students will also learn the different roles PSWs can play, including working with community clients, building community partnerships, and building internal support for agency personnel. 

Throughout the course, students will learn how social work and law enforcement ethics work together and what is required of PSWs to maintain ethical practice, as well as safety considerations. The instructor will provide examples of data collection, cases, and officer/family wellness programming. 

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for law enforcement administration/supervision and social workers newly in the field and/or developing PSW programs.  Prior experience is not required.

Material Requirements
Students should bring a laptop with unfettered internet capabilities.

Students will receive relevant course materials during class.

Agenda

Day One

  1. Models of Utilizing PSWs
    • Co-Response and Hybrid Models
    • Department Employee vs. Contracted Employee
    • Mobile Crisis Teams
    • Current Research and the Goal of Your Program
  2. Building Support, Funding, & Hiring
    • Grants, Budgets, and Financial Considerations
    • Job Description and Interview Questions
    • Panel Considerations
    • Background Considerations
  3. Ethical Considerations
    • NASW Code of Ethics Highlights
    • Confidentiality and Record-Keeping
    • Information-Sharing Considerations
    • Differing Views on Ethical Practice of PSWs
  4. Basic Needs to Start Off on the Right Foot
    • Policy and Training Considerations
    • Equipment and Office Needs
    • Educating Your Department
  5. Supervision Considerations


Day Two

  1. How PSWs can be Utilized for Community Clients
    • What Kinds of Referrals are Good Referrals?
    • How to Set-up Referral Process
    • On-Scene and Safety Considerations
    • PSW Capabilities
  2. How PSWs can be Utilized for Community Partnerships
    • Community Meeting Opportunities and Building Connections
    • Proactive vs. Reactive Opportunities
  3. How PSWs can be Utilized for Internal Department Programs
    • Peer Support Teams
    • Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
    • Crisis-Hostage Negotiations Teams
    • Prevention Programming
    • Family Events and Education
    • Brief Therapy
    • Ethical Considerations
  4. Data Collection and Sharing Your Team’s Story
    • What Data Tells Your Story?
    • Monthly and Annual Report Considerations
    • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Examples
    • Ways to Collect Data (Free and Paid Options)
    • Ways to Report to the Community