What is law enforcement’s role in minimizing trauma to children at the time and following parental arrest? What should police executives consider when developing and implementing a policy to safeguard children of arrested parents?
On Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, will host a webinar, “Preparing to Launch: Q & A on Implementing Parental Arrest Policies to Safeguard Children.”
Panelists will share their experience in developing and implementing a parental arrest policy in a mid-sized police department. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask panelists their own questions regarding law enforcement agency parental arrest policies and procedures. Resources will be provided to assist law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing a policy in their agency.
Presenters will provide their expertise on:
- The importance of minimizing trauma to children by implementing parental arrest policies.
- The integration of parental arrest policies in community policing.
- Recommended key stakeholders needed to ensure success of a policy.
- Gaining buy-in and overcoming challenges in developing and implementing an agency policy .
- The importance of parental arrest policies in agency strategic planning and accreditation.
- “Roll-out” options: factors to consider.
Panelists:
- Brendan Cox, Chief of Police, Albany Police Department
- Dr. Susan Chinitz, Psychologist, Early Childhood Mental Health
- Tanya Krupat, Program Director, NY Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents at The Osborne Association
To register for this webinar, please click here.