CFC #12020
Venmo @NacoaVoice4Children
CFC #12020
Venmo @NacoaVoice4Children
When law enforcement responds to a call, they often encounter more than a single incident—they encounter a family system shaped by the disease of addiction.
This interactive six hour program spans three days, two hours each session, This training serves as an excerpt from National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)’s Law Enforcement Curriculum, equipping law enforcement professionals with foundational knowledge and practical tools to recognize and respond effectively when parental substance use is part of the story.
Grounded in NACoA’s decades of expertise supporting children and families impacted by alcohol and substance use disorders, this training introduces trauma-informed, child-centered response principles that enhance officer safety, community trust, and long-term family outcomes.
Participants will explore real-world scenarios, guided discussion, and research-informed strategies that preview NACoA’s more comprehensive, multi-day training curriculum designed specifically for first responders and criminal justice professionals.
Beyond the Call serves as a foundational introduction and gateway to NACoA’s advanced, multi-day curriculum designed to deepen skills, shift culture, and build sustainable partnerships between law enforcement and community-based family supports.
Trainings Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize how parental substance use disorders may present in children’s behavior, family dynamics, and law enforcement interactions.
2. Identify common stress and trauma responses in children who live with parental alcohol or drug use, and distinguish these from defiance or non-compliance.
3. Apply foundational trauma-informed response principles when children are present during calls involving substance use.
4. Engage in guided reflection on current response practices and identify opportunities to strengthen child-centered, family-aware approaches.
5. Understand the role of language in shaping outcomes, including how person-first, non-stigmatizing language can reduce escalation and increase cooperation.
6. Describe the short- and long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) related to parental substance use, and why early response matters.
7. Identify appropriate referral pathways and community partnerships, including how NACoA resources can support families beyond the initial response.
CEUs through NAADAC will be awarded upon completion.
Schedule and costs to be announced soon.
Trainings Available:
Three two hour training days weekly over three weeks.
Schedule to be announced soon.
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