DPrep Safety Division
The Safety Division trains colleges, universities, K-12 schools, law enforcement, and workplaces on issues related to BIT/CARE teams, threat assessment, crisis preparedness and response, emergency operations, behavioral intervention, mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion.
CERTIFICATION TRAININGS
FEATURED COURSE
A Layered Approach to Classroom Management
In this online course, our expert team offers insights and wisdom on issues of classroom management, navigating challenging conversations, and setting expectations in the classroom. In a conversational style with engaging visuals and timely examples, we provide essential guidance and support to those teaching in the higher education space. Whether you are new to teaching or looking for an authentic, practical, and experienced approach to boundaries, classroom management, and building a classroom community, this is the series for you.
This four-part program includes:
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Should I Talk about This? – How, when, and if you might talk about polarizing topics in the classroom
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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Classroom Management – Practical direction on responding to difficult student questions
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Engaging and Managing Classroom Environments – Addressing conflict in both the online and in-person teaching setting
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Boundary Setting in the Classroom – Setting expectations in the syllabus and during the first class first class
IN THE NEWS
DPrep's Director of Behavior & Threat Management and the co-author of Understanding and Treating Incels, Dr. Brian Van Brunt, was recently interviewed for an article from Capital New Service entitled "How the incel community became a place of despair and misogyny." Read the article and see other media featuring our team.
Recently Published!
Deliberate Practice in Assessing Self-Directed Violence
Robert Scholz, Susan R. Hall, Brian Van Brunt, Alexandre Vaz, and Tony Rousmaniere
These exercises present role-playing scenarios in which two trainees act as a client and a therapist, switching back and forth under the guidance of a supervisor. The therapist improvises appropriate and authentic responses to client statements organized into three difficulty levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Step-by-step instructions guide participants through the exercises, identify criteria for mastering the skills, and explain how to monitor and adjust difficulty. Guidelines to help trainers and trainees get the most out of training are also provided.
Join Chris Taylor and Brian Van Brunt for the
Where the worlds of higher education and breakfast collide in a deliciously irreverent mix! Whether you're here for the latest insights on campus life or just craving some mouthwatering breakfast banter, our hosts and guests serve up a feast of information and fun in every episode. So grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for a tasty discussion that’s as nourishing for your mind as it is for your appetite.
