Safety & De-Escalation Course

April 20, 2021

Course Summary

The purpose of this scenario training is to provide participants with classroom knowledge and practical experience on how to resolve a variety of challenging situations while interacting safely and respectfully with the people involved. Our aim is to equip you with a few more tools for your kit that you can use in real world situations. This course utilizes practical experience and knowledge gained from Strathcona and Vancouver’s Downtown East Side (DTES).

Through this training, the SCPC aims to increase participant’s situational awareness, improve conflict resolution and reduce the chances of aggression or violence that may arise from such interactions.

This course involves theoretical classroom training, as well as a hands-on practical element where we will role play and walk through a variety of scenarios that you may face.

We have compiled tips, tactics and advice from a variety of sources, including:

  • Private security companies
  • Non-profit service organizations in the DTES
  • Vancouver Police Department
  • Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Our own employees and volunteers who have worked in the DTES and Strathcona for years

Duration: 2 hours
Class Size: 10-25 people

Upcoming Public courses:

·       September 17, 2025 – Strathcona Community Centre

o   To Register, please email info@strathconacpc.ca

If you like to book a custom delivery of this course exclusive to your group, contact us for details.  We can tailor it based on your unique experiences and challenges. Custom delivery of this course is delivered by donation, contact us to discuss details at info@strathconacpc.ca

 

The SCPC addressed a gap in training that the HELP program has long struggled to fill.  With the safety of our teams as our priority, the training has directly influenced how services are delivered, addressing safety concerns specific to work in the Downtown east side.  The team had very positive feedback on the course; they were able to ask questions and work through past real-life situations.  Having a community led solution that provides practical and relevant strategies to support safe service delivery has been invaluable

~Angela Sammon, Director, Red Cross BC & Yukon