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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools – Tennessee

Introduction

This case study of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is based on a May 2016 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“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.).”

Challenges

  • Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to:
    • Meet regulatory compliance
    • Reduce workplace violence rate
    • 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.
  • Agrees that the enhanced content has helped them, their staff, and their school.
  • Achieved return on investment with CPI by:
    • Meeting regulatory compliance
    • Reducing injuries
    • Improving staff skills and confidence




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