PREP

PREP is a program for law enforcement professionals that provides practical information on responding to domestic violence calls. PREP classes are FREE. We provide materials and certificate of completion. Scroll down for upcoming classes and additional information.

What will you get out of PREP?

Help police officers to identify and respond to the needs of victims

Improve law enforcement officers' communication with victims

Reduce the repeat domestic abuse incidents within the same household

Connect victims to critical support services

Class Dates & Times

See below for upcoming classes & check back often as we update the schedule. Registration is required; spots fill up quickly.

TO REGISTER: Email us at PREP@apartnershipforchange.org, and include:

Your name
Your department
The date of the class you want to attend
Your contact information (cell and email address)

19

mar

Insight to Batterer Behavior

Webinar
Class Description Below

15

apr

Non-Fatal Strangulation

BCLPSI (Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute)
281 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah, NJ
Class Description Below

24

apr

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Webinar

Class Description Below

07

may

Understanding the Victim of Domestic Violence

Ocean County Police Academy
659 Ocean Ave., Lakewood, NJ
Class Description Below

17

jun

Understanding the Victim of Domestic Violence

John H. Stamler Police Academy
1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ
Class Description Below

Additional Info

Overview of PREP Topics:

Understanding the Victim of Domestic Violence: Best practices for responding to victims; identify the emotional and behavioral impact of abuse on adults; recognize issues that prevent victims from leaving; risk & lethality assessments; safety planning; local resources for referral/support

The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children: Discussion of the impact of DV on children; appropriate intervention techniques to help children at the scene; supporting the non-offending parent; safety planning; and resources for referral.

Teen Dating Abuse: Review of the warning signs that a teen may be a victim or abuser; unique barriers teen face concerning disclosure; effective intervention techniques to help teens; and resources for referral.

Insights on Batterer Behavior: Discussion of how battering is used to maintain power and control over a victim; standard characteristics of a batterer; a review of batterer intervention programs; and resources for support.

Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS):NFS is one of the most lethal forms of IPV as unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes. Discussion on how to ID obvious and the inconspicuous signs of NFS; pertinent questions to ask about symptoms of NFS; understanding the delayed consequences of NFS; and how to assess for TBI (traumatic brain injury).

PREP classes are held on a rolling basis at the police academies in Mahwah, Scotch Plains, Edison, and Freehold. We also hold classes via Zoom webinar.

PREP is free of charge; we provide materials and certificate of completion.

Registration is REQUIRED: Please click here: PREP to reserve your spot. Please include the name of your department, the name of the class and date you want to attend, and the best email and phone number to reach you. If you are registering more than one officer, please include all names and emails.