TechValidate Research on Crisis Prevention Institute

“In my experience, the programs offered are applicable and useful in our facility. The program teaches excellent de-escalation techniques and explicit physical skills.”

“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.).”

“CPI has given staff the confidence to move forward through the day with the necessary tools to defuse escalating situations and react appropriately as episodes occur.”

“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.).”

“I totally believe in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program and the safety it stands for!”

“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.).”

“CPI has given more confidence to staff while dealing with acting-out students.”

“CPI provides excellent techniques for recognizing a problem before it escalates. If the problem does escalate, the participant is provided with tools to help manage the situation!”

“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.).”

“CPI provides staff the confidence needed to handle situations before they can escalate.”

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training is a very good support system and provides excellent progression of tools for intervention.”

“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.).”

“After implementing CPI training, our staff are more confident in handling behavioral issues and students are managed more effectively.”

“CPI has helped to establish baseline behavior.”

“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.).”

“I believe in the program. I use the methods on a daily basis. The methods really work!”

“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.).”

“I have noticed since the implementation of CPI that my teachers are doing a better job with de-escalating students’ behaviors.”

“I am very impressed with the quality of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training and the content that is taught.”

“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.).”

“CPI improved positive interactions within our organization.”

“CPI offers a wide array of training all of which focuses on effective verbal strategies for diffusing difficult situations.”

“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.).”

“We are all more confident in using both verbal and physical skills. CPI has provided concepts and language regarding behaviors that we all understand as a team.”

“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.).”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“CPI provides competence for staff and safety for students.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“After implementing CPI training, our staff is more comfortable with using CPI de-escalating skills and putting them into practice.”

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

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“I see relationship building as a cornerstone to academic potential in education. CPI training helps reduce barriers to that relationship.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“After using CPI techniques, the relationship between staff and students has improved.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“CPI training was very helpful, and there are many tools that would be useful and effective for others in a variety of professions.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“After implementing CPI training, better relationships were built with students and the trust factor has increased with students trusting staff.”

“CPI is the cornerstone of success in crisis management!”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“From a staff perspective, CPI has given them the tools, confidence, and support needed to verbally de-escalate our students, thus making them more effective in their respective roles. As for our students, they respond positively to the consistent structure of CPI. We have seen and will continue to see much success within our program thanks in large part to CPI.”

“I have been a CPI Certified Instructor since 1994. I believe that CPI has kept up with research, designed updated instruction, placed emphasis on prevention rather than intervention/response, and all the people I train say “everyone in school should have this training.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“When I started in my district, restraints were used often and there was little change in student behavior. Over 20 years, the use of restraints has decreased in most areas, and where restraints are necessary parents and staff know that the welfare of the students comes first.”

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training is beneficial regardless of your chosen profession. It has helped me tremendously in both my professional and personal life.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“After implementing CPI training, our staff members feel empowered to address students with difficult behaviors rather than calling for assistance to de-escalate the situation. The training increased our staff confidence, which leads to students feeling safer and more in control of their own behavior.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“CPI has a proven, logical approach to addressing problem behaviours in a timely yet compassionate manner.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“We now use a team approach based on logically proven methods centered around well-rounded safety plans.”

“Our teachers have learned nonviolent strategies from this training program!”

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

“It is a great program! It concentrates on nonviolent approaches. The key component is de-escalation, which is the best approach. If you can de-escalate, then you never have to go beyond that!”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“CPI training has reduced the use of physical restraint within our organization.”

“We have reduced violence, we have eliminated seclusion, and we have improved the overall school culture.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“CPI has given our teachers more tools to help reduce behaviors and restraints. After implementing CPI training, our teachers feel more knowledgeable to handle a crisis situation.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.).”

“CPI training gives our staff the needed confidence in working with the most difficult students. The students understand the mutual respect and the integrated connection.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”

“We have a safer school by using the techniques and methods supported by CPI.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, improved 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.)”