TechValidate Research on Crisis Prevention Institute

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A Corrections Officer at a State & Local Government Agency recommends Crisis Prevention Institute training because:

CPI is very helpful in dealing with kids as well as teaching others.

How has CPI made a difference for staff and clients in your juvenile corrections facility?

CPI has helped our new staffs’ ability to recognize the different levels of behavior so that they can intervene appropriately. Staff also have a better understanding of how important it is not to ignore the first level of crisis (anxiety). CPI helps our clients understand and deal with the fact that our staff are humans who are capable of making mistakes.

David Porter, Counselor Supervisor, Youth Services Center

Improved Outcomes in Juvenile Corrections

David Porter, a Counselor Supervisor at Youth Services Center, says:

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

Using CPI in a Juvenile Corrections Facility

David Porter, a Counselor Supervisor at Youth Services Center, recommends Crisis Prevention Institute training because:

CPI has simplified all aspects of my profession in dealing with youth in crisis. It also teaches us how important building relationships and rapport is and how this can make interventions a lot smoother, preventing any physical intervention.

CPI Training in Charter Schools

Bess Kuchenbecker, a teacher at UNO Charter School Network, recommends Crisis Prevention Institute training because:

The program works.

Improved Student Outcomes in Charter Schools

Bess Kuchenbecker, a teacher at UNO Charter School Network, says:

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

How has CPI made a difference for your charter school’s staff and students?

[With CPI], we are more prepared to support our students in crisis.

Bess Kuchenbecker, Teacher, UNO Charter School Network

Why Charter Schools Use CPI

Bess Kuchenbecker, a teacher at UNO Charter School Network, says:

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

CPI in Charter Schools

UNO Charter School Network has reduced challenging/disruptive student behaviors by 50—75% since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques.

Why John Thompson Likes CPI

CPI provides better training and great support!

John Thompson, Professional Trainer, Executive Office of the State of North Carolina

Having actual human interaction on the phone calls I have placed to CPI has been one of the most welcome aspects of the back-end support that is in place for Instructors.

Administrator, Medium Enterprise Non Profit Company

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

CPI is always available and willing to assist with any questions that we have as an organization. They provide an incredible product and they ensure that the trainings are implemented in effective and efficient ways.

Justin Smith, Therapist, SSM Healthcare System

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

Knowing that I, as an Instructor, can contact CPI and have my questions answered with confident and competent guidance is important to me. I am better able to instruct my teammates with correct and credible instruction.

Nursing Assistant, Small Business Health Care Company

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

CPI was very useful in helping me write the policy for our hospital. The Instructor website also contains ideas and ways to keep training current, which is very helpful.

Nurse, Large Enterprise Health Care Company

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

I believe the back end support of CPI has helped us achieve confidence in interacting with our patients.

Davette Hayes, Mental Health Technician, HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

I feel that CPI’s quick answers, availability, and online resources have helped me get questions answered. It has also helped me effectively deliver instruction in a timely manner.

Behavioral Interventionist, Educational Institution

Crisis Prevention Institute Customer Testimonial

CPI is always ready, willing, and able to answer questions that clarify and make me a better Instructor.

Teacher, Educational Institution

Customer Satisfaction Rating

Susan James, principal at Beacon School, recommends CPI because:

I truly believe that CPI provides structure and techniques for ALL school personnel to use with students.

Challenging Behaviors at Beacon School

Since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques, Beacon School has reduced challenging and disruptive student behaviors by 50—75%.

Carol Moores, an aide at Sturgeon School, recommends CPI because:

This is a valuable program that all staff at all schools should be trained in. It helps students be successful and staff be proactive instead of reactive.

Troubleshooting Hard-to-Manage Behaviors

The ability to speak to a real person who is committed to problem-solving is a huge help.

Paul Meeker, Teacher, Saint Tammany Parish School Board

CPI Helps Schools Reduce Disruptive Behavior

Since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques, we’ve reduced challenging and disruptive student behaviors by 93%.

Keith Johnson, Principal, Wisconsin Public Schools

Keith Johnson, a principal at Wisconsin Public Schools, recommends CPI training because:

CPI has helped us a great deal with changing the culture in our district.

Why This Educator Loves CPI

Milinda Davis, a principal at South Central Ohio Educational Service Center, recommends CPI training because:

For educators, CPI provides the most valuable tools for classroom management.

CPI Sets the Standard for Our Training

The Global Professional Instructors who train us are phenomenal! Their knowledge and enthusiasm sets the standard for us. I have always appreciated their direct support and assistance (in person, through email, in the Instructor Community on Yammer) to figure out how to handle crisis situations.

Rebekah Clark, Teacher, Caldwell County Schools

CPI Supports You

The support has been great! Anytime I’ve needed anything, CPI Instructor Services experts have been friendly and available.

Hector Ceniceros, Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unfied School District

Hector Ceniceros, a Program Specialist at Santa Ana Unified School District, recommends CPI because:

I’ve been offering Crisis Prevention Institute trainings for years. I definitely recommend the program!

Improve Staff Confidence in Handling Tough Behavior

Santa Ana Unified School District sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to improve staff confidence in working with challenging students and improve staff skills in managing behaviors.

“Our staff has greater confidence in working with troubled youth.”

Eliminate Restraint & Seclusion With CPI

Pike County Agency for Developmental Disabilities decreased the use of physical restraints and seclusions by 100% since implementing CPI Training.

CPI Helps You Reduce Restraint and Seclusion

Michigan Public Schools decreased the use of physical restraints and seclusions by 25—49% since implementing CPI Training.




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