Effective police and youth interactions topic at recent Youth Services of Creek County and Office of Juvenile Affairs training

Youth Services of Creek County recently partnered with the Office of Juvenile Affairs to bring the “Connecticut Model: Effective Police Interactions with Youth for Positive Interactions with Oklahoma Youth Project” CLEET-certified class to the County’s law enforcement officers.” 

YSCC Executive Director Erin Brook told Sapulpa Times, “We were excited to introduce this training to the community.” She explains that “law enforcement officers are often on the front lines when working with youth in crisis. This training taught the importance of connecting with youth and best practice techniques when working with youth in crisis…If we want a successful community we must all work together using best practices to help our youth achieve success.”