TechValidate Research on Crisis Prevention Institute

“CPI’s philosophy is essential when demonstrating mutual respect with students and instructing them in a safe, productive, environment. This is what I want for all students in all school districts!”

“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 staff more confidence regarding verbal de-escalation techniques and helped staff understand to use restraint as a last resort. CPI provides a safe framework for staff to follow.”

“I have been a district CPI trainer for my district for 5+ years. The program is very effective and keeps students and staff safe to the fullest extent possible!”

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

“Because of the increase in direct instruction time, CPI training has led to improved student outcomes. (Examples include: test scores, student grades, graduation rates, etc.)”

“Our staff has an overwhelmingly positive response on reviews following initial and refresher trainings. Some appreciate reviewing the safety and control positions, while other staff express appreciation of reviewing the Crisis Development Model, Verbal Escalation Continuum, and COPING Model.”

“I am a CPI Instructor at my place of employment and without the techniques of verbal de-escalation and providing a safe environment for aggressive residents, the situation could not be improved.”

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training is a very passionate program!”

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

“Because of an increase in direct instruction time through CPI training, we’ve seen an improvement in student outcomes. (Examples include: test scores, student grades, graduation rates, etc.)”

“After implementing CPI training, our staff feel more confident and supported when a student is in crisis. Students are protected and can predict how a staff member will react when the student is having a hard time.”

“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 find CPI strategies and tools very helpful when working with children who have behavioral issues.”

“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 our staff with effective de-escalating strategies, which gives them more confidence.”

“Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® is a great training program!”

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

“The increase in direct instruction time through CPI has led to improved student outcomes (Examples include: test scores, student grades, graduation rates, etc.).”

“By working with CPI, our staff is far more confident and comfortable in dealing with difficult behaviors.”

“After implementing CPI training, our staff are more receptive to students’ needs.”

“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’ve had an excellent experience of support over the past 20 years!”

“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 taught me how to manage behaviors more safely and prevent escalations.”

“The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program has been very effective in the school setting. I have also had to reach out to CPI and they have been extremely helpful and prompt in returning my calls. CPI has also been very helpful in my everyday interaction with behavioral students and staff. I use the skills that CPI has taught me every single day. CPI has also been helpful in working with me to maintain my certification. I am very appreciative of the program. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone!”

“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 provided confidence for the staff at Hammonton Middle School. They feel confident in providing the best Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security in dealing with behavioral incidents. My students have also benefited by using the skills taught to them (verbal de-escalation) to self-regulate or to help peers who are experiencing a crisis. They have received the best care when being involved in a crisis situation.”

“I strongly believe in CPI’s philosophy and approach to de-escalating crisis situations.”

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

“After implementing CPI training, our staff feels more confident in their abilities to resolve crisis situations that arise with students.”

“For consumers, CPI has allowed them to recognize how much they can control their own environment by making good decisions. For the staff, it has given them more confidence in dealing with disruptive kids because they feel they can implement effective de-escalation techniques before having to physically intervene.”

“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 have seen firsthand over many years how CPI training can improve environments and lives!”

“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.)”

“Staff are more confident. They have become far more understanding in dealing with challenging students.”

“I especially like the enhancements that CPI has made to the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program.”

“I recently recommended CPI to another school district.”

“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 covers both verbal and nonverbal interventions in a way that makes sense, and it’s applicable to all areas of my job.”

“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 feels more confident and skilled.”

“I have been using CPI for over 10 years. I work with some of the most difficult children in the system and expect all my employees to be trained so that we share common language and procedures.”

“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 am the district trainer. In my facility, CPI is an everyday embedded skill. In other buildings, it is used mainly by the special education staff and administration. Over the last 5 years, however, I have trained over 100 people in varying departments.”

“CPI provides care, welfare, safety, and security for all!”

“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 increases professionalism within our workplace.”

“CPI provides a sensible, intuitive approach that’s applicable to a variety of populations.”

“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.)”

“The de-escalation techniques have helped staff be more confident about preventing violent episodes.”

“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 have found value in the principles and techniques that are taught 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.)”

“CPI has provided a nonviolent, supportive framework for addressing challenging behavior. The importance of verbal intervention strategies has been emphasized, and as a result, physical restraints have been reduced. Staff members have also seen the importance of acknowledging students’ feelings and thoughts, which supports the de-escalation process.”

“Our teachers need this training to serve students appropriately. It has changed the mindset of some teachers and staff in terms of how to prevent issues.”

“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.)”

“The information regarding verbal de-escalation is priceless. If all staff could demonstrate a knowledge of and use this information in unpleasant situations, the outcomes would be fewer write-ups, suspensions, disciplinary hearings, and expulsions. I have used it and it works in any setting.”

“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 makes our staff feel safer from liability.”

“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 is a great tool that all schools nationwide should be using.”

“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 made a difference because they give staff the opportunity to de-escalate students so they won’t get physical with staff.”

“CPI training is outstanding with so much content that’s applicable to daily work. The institute and the customer service provided is top-notch!”

“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.)”

“The staff are more likely to use de-escalation techniques before a student gets aggressive.”

“We have used CPI for 18 years and it has been invaluable to our educational programs in helping de-escalate problem behaviors and deal with students when they are out of control.”

“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.)”

“Our staff is confident in how to handle difficult situations and how to de-escalate situations before they get out of control.”

“CPI is about teaching staff to identify anxiety in their students. This information empowers teachers to help calm and relax students before the anxiety turns to behavioral concerns. This helps save educational time in the classroom as well as improves teacher / student relationships.”

“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 train all our staff in the CPI Crisis Development Model and the CPI Verbal Escalation Continuum. We walk through scenarios and discuss multiple ways of handling each situation. This empowers our staff to efficiently cope with all situations that arise. Our students benefit from improved instructional time and better student/teacher relationships, which creates a respectful school climate.”

“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.)”

“The CPI training program works and is effective in dealing with crisis issues in the best way!”

“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 brought about a closer relationship with both staff and students.”

“I think CPI teaches usable techniques and strategies.”

“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.)”

“Our staff is more confident when dealing with escalating behaviors. Our students usually de-escalate quicker because they trust our staff to help them when circumstances and situations are overwhelming.”

“I love the program, support, and it works great with my 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.).”

“We are able to understand the behavior and de-escalate. It has made a significant reduction in the number of restraints and built confidence and communication among staff.”