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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Houston Independent School District – Texas

Introduction

This case study of HISD is based on a June 2016 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training is effective and promotes de-escalation.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, overall safety, and has become ingrained in our training.”

“Using CPI training has led to improved student outcomes because of an increase in direct instruction time (For instance, test scores, student grades, graduation rates, etc.).”

Challenges

  • Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to:
    • Reduce workplace violence rate
    • Reduce worker compensation claims
    • Improve organizational culture
    • Improve staff confidence in working with challenging student behaviors
    • Improve staff skills in managing behaviors

Environment

  • Categorizes their school as an urban school.

Results

  • Reduced challenging / disruptive behaviors by over 50% since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques.
  • Decreased the use of physical restraint and seclusion by 50—74% since implementing CPI training.
  • Achieved return on investment with CPI by:
    • Meeting regulatory compliance
    • Reducing injuries
    • Reducing worker compensation claims
    • Reducing staff turnover
    • Reducing liability
    • Improving staff skills and confidence




About This Data

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