evidence-based youth violence prevention training
protect your district and your students
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Moving Beyond Awareness to Actionable Risk Mitigation
The Reality The statistics are clear and urgent: Gun-related injuries claim over 48,000 lives annually in the U.S. With 75% of K–12 school shooters being current or former students and 76% obtaining firearms from home, schools are the critical frontline for prevention. Furthermore, the presence of a firearm makes domestic violence situations five times more likely to become lethal.
The Solution: A “Whole-School” Ecosystem We provide more than just training; we offer a plug-and-play operational system designed to close safety gaps. Our comprehensive approach integrates families, staff, and students into a cohesive safety net.
Tier 1–3 Intervention Curricula: From Teen Dating Violence (Tier 1) and Anger Management (Tier 2) to intensive Gun Violence Intervention (Tier 3), our workbook-based programs equip students with conflict-resolution skills before violence escalates.
Family Engagement: We operationalize the “whole-school” approach by facilitating critical discussions on secure gun storage, directly addressing the source of most school-related firearms.
The Outcome: Liability Reduction & Safer Schools By implementing our Case Management Protocols and Student Reinstatement System, schools can:
Mitigate Liability: Demonstrate a standard of care with documented, evidence-based interventions.
Restore Safety: Safely reintegrate students using structured behavioral threat assessments.
Prevent Tragedy: Transform warning signs into intervention points, ensuring students trust staff and families are engaged partners in safety.
ABOUT US
Strategic Risk Management & Violence Prevention GunViolencePrevention.com, an initiative of the court-approved Diversion Center, delivers a defensible standard of care for schools and organizations. Led by Dr. Derek Collins, we convert decades of behavioral health and legal expertise into a comprehensive liability shield and safety framework.
Outcomes & Liability Reduction:
Defensible Standards: As a NACATP-accredited provider, our protocols are rooted in evidence-based practices. We help institutions move beyond simple compliance to active risk mitigation, providing the documentation and rigorous curriculum needed to demonstrate a proactive commitment to safety.
Tragedy Prevention: We do not just teach theory; we operationalize safety. By deploying our Tier 1–3 interventions—including the Beyond the Trigger curriculum—we equip staff to identify and de-escalate threats at the psychological root, preventing incidents before they materialize.
Systemic Efficacy: Our multidisciplinary approach closes safety gaps. By integrating cognitive-behavioral tools with school-wide threat assessment teams, we ensure that warning signs are not missed, effectively insulating your organization against negligence claims while fostering a secure environment.
youth violence prevention Training
Youth Violence Prevention Training: Transform your student’s ability to predict, prevent, and reduce violence.
Training Outcomes:
Predict & Prevent: Students will master the ability to identify the root causes of violence—including trauma, grievances, and retaliation—allowing for early detection of warning signs before they escalate into tragedies.
Diffuse Immediate Threats: Students will leave equipped with de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies, ensuring they can safely manage aggression and anger without resorting to physical force.
Secure the Environment: We promote safety by focusing on secure gun storage and establishing concrete home/school safety plans that remove access to lethal means.
Conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate violent situations.
Emotional regulation strategies to help students manage anger and stress.
How to create safe, supportive environments in schools and communities.
behavioral Threat Assessment intervention
tier 3 curriculum
About the Curriculum
Curriculum Key Topics
- Gun Safety Basics, Conflict Resolution, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Avoiding Triggers, Assertiveness, Retaliation, Street Cred, Dealing With Bullies, Warning Signs
- Family Drama, Cognitive Distortions, Trauma, PTSD, Mood Management, Self-Esteem, Denial, Stages of Change, Self-Care, Belief and Self Image, Living by Principles, Forgiveness
- Validation, Social Media and Digital Safety, Consequences of Violence, Self-Awareness, Credit, Personal Budget, Professional Development, Accountability, Gratitude and More.
- Easy to implement (plug-and-play workbook). Training is available.
Interventions
Tier 1 -Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum for Girls
Tier 2 -Anger Management Curriculum
Tier 3 -Gun Violence Intervention Curriculum
Key TopicS :
trauma
bullying
cyber bullying
Grievances
Retaliation
anger management
self-esteem
self-awareness
teen dating violence
domestic violence
safe storage
safety planning
Personality styles
emotional intelligence
Who can support us?
Professionals who work with youth and are committed to preventing gun violence in their communities, including:
behavioral threat assessment management Resources
Prevention Makes a Difference
Join us for this much needed training program and help prevent violence. Together, we can create safer environments for youth and help prevent tragedies before they start.
For training requests and workbook orders:
Email info@thediversioncenter.com
Additional Training and Workbooks Include:
Teen Dating Violence, Social-Emotional Learning Workbook For Parents and Teenagers, How to be Successful With or Without a College Degree Book and Workbook, Substance Use, and Anger Management.
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