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BeAware Training

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BeAware, SCN’s Introduction to Situational Awareness Course, will teach you how to recognize suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior and threats, and what to do – whether you are in synagogue, at school, or going about your day. Designed for every member of the community, no background in security is required. The course will cover the basics of situational awareness and how to help protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Training Dates (choose one):

Super Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the HRC in the JCC

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Enhancing situational awareness

Identifying safety and security threats

Recognizing and reporting suspicious activity

Learning how to be an active participant in the safety of your community

Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)

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A comprehensive training program to counter an active threat event developed for faith-based institutions and houses of worship.

Training Dates (choose one):

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the HRC in the JCC

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Define an active threat

Understand active threat incidents and how to better prepare

Explain run, hide, fight

Identify situations where run, hide or fight might be used

Describe proper responses to the arrival of law enforcement

Commit to personal action during an active threat incident

Stop the Bleed Training

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This training provides community members with the skills to save lives by applying emergency first aid to control bleeding.

Training Dates (choose one):

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the HRC in the JCC

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the HRC in the JCC

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand why bleeding is the #1 preventable death after an injury and how to save a life

Identify when life threatening bleeding is occurring

Learn how to control bleeding when someone is injured and while waiting for first responders to arrive

Guardian Training

Guardians take personal responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, families, and community. Learn skillsets that help you identify, protect, and respond to all hazards, enabling you to become an Active Bystander in your community.

Training Dates (choose one):

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the JCC Board Room

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Who is a Guardian?

Identify suspicious people, vehicles and packages

Learn ways to protect your community

Become an Active Bystander by responding to incidents and situations

De-escalation Training

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De-escalation Training equips people with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to defuse or reduce tension, hostility, or conflict in a situation.

Training Dates (choose one):

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the HRC in the JCC

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the JCC Board Room

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Explain the goal of de-escalation

Identify the initial indicators of escalating behaviors, both verbal and non-verbal

Demonstrate de-escalation best practices using the Behavioral Change Stairwell to include: active listening, empathizing, verbal diffusion, de-escalation phrases, non-confrontational body language, and facial expressions

Develop techniques for managing personal emotions in challenging situations to maintain composure and clear thinking

Describe how cultural and mental health sensitivity can help de-escalation efforts

Questions? Contact Tim Brooks, Regional Security Advisor, at [email protected].