Cultivating Children's CIT
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Transcript of Cultivating Children's CIT
GRASSROOTS TO SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
PRESENTED BY: KERI FITZPATRICK, M.S. and TERRI MABRITO
Cultivating Children’s CIT
Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs
Plant the seed so that it may grow
Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs
Defining Weeds
Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs
Action is the product of the qualities inherent in nature.
Bhagavad Gita
When priorities compete…
One Statewide Approach
CIT for Youth
Applying the Seed, Weed and Feed Model
New growth or building on what you have?
Who can help with the seeding and weeding?
How will feeding happen, and by whom, when?
What to do with weeds – maybe they are a flower in disguise?
Branching out: new programs, new focus, new collaborations create a renewal cycle.
Colorado CIT for Youth
Demonstrated and recognized need for training and response in the natural environment of youth
Purposely selected strengths-based, developmentally appropriate approach– CIT Plus—concept
Ran a pilot in 2005, first 30 officers and school personnel mixed course
2006 launched 2x yearly courses Lessons Learned
• SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
A Local Grassroots Approach
Bexar County/San Antonio, TexasCCIT for School Officers and Administrators
CIT (adult focus) – local law enforcement begins 2003
CCIT 40 hour for School Officers 2008 •Funding pursued.
•TCLEOSE MHPO cert.•Develop partnership with local university.
CCIT 24 hourfor school administrators 2009
Bexar County Children’s Crisis Intervention Training
Recognized need for training and response in the school campus environment of children and youth
Attended Adult CIT and Visited Colorado CICPiloted 40 hour course in 2008 with first 30
officers 2009 piloted 24 hour school administrator
trainingLessons Learned
• SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS