Presented by: Pamela Goines, MEd., and Thomas Goines, owners, SafeEncounters® Training Pamela & Thomas are both proud parents of a son with Autism. Pamela is an advocate, special educator, college administrator, author, and most importantly, a fellow citizen wanting to work with law enforcement to ensure SafeEncounters® for all. They are associates of the New Horizon Center for Autism Services. Pamela’s own positive encounters with law enforcement officers inspired her to bring this training to the police community to strengthen the relationship between officers and individuals with Autism.
Pamela wrote the book, “Autistic ….and Thriving” with a chapter devoted to improving encounters between law enforcement and Autistic individuals in their communities. Participants will receive a copy of this book.

Course Description: The CDC estimates 5.4 million Americans have some form of Autism: about 1 in every 54 children born will have Autism. Autism is a neurological, developmental disability that can affect
behavior, social interaction, communication and sensory processing. Each person with Autism has unique challenges and strengths. If an officer were to stop a person with Autism that has a social communication challenge, that officer will need information on how to safely and effectively engage and communicate. This class will teach the fundamentals of what is Autism, what is the person with Autism doing, and how can officers recognize it and respond effectively to it. SafeEncounters® Training will equip your officers with tools, tips, and strategies designed to enable them to more effectively engage with persons with Autism. Officers will be partnered with individuals with Autism in a safe environment where both will experience the learning process through active engagement.
“Our vision is that through this training officers will greatly improve community engagement and enhance communication with Autistic individuals while reducing the risk of encounters resulting in unintended consequences due to lack of understanding.” PG & TG

Agencies must submit an application to OPOTA for consideration for
Continuing Professional Training (CT) Hours. Draft application is available upon request.

Date & Time: February 7, 2022 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
***Deadline for registration is Friday, January 28, 2022***

Location:

Great Oaks Career Campuses
Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

Cost: $80.00

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Sandi Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Great Oaks Public Safety Services
200 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
(513) 612-5800 Email: jacksonc@greatoaks.com Fax: (513) 771-0781