GRASSROOTS TO SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

PRESENTED BY: KERI FITZPATRICK, M.S. and TERRI MABRITO

Cultivating Children’s CIT

Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs

Plant the seed so that it may grow

Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs

Defining Weeds

Seeding, Weeding and Feeding CIT Programs

Action is the product of the qualities inherent in nature.

Bhagavad Gita

When priorities compete…

One Statewide Approach

CIT for Youth

Applying the Seed, Weed and Feed Model

New growth or building on what you have?

Who can help with the seeding and weeding?

How will feeding happen, and by whom, when?

What to do with weeds – maybe they are a flower in disguise?

Branching out: new programs, new focus, new collaborations create a renewal cycle.

Colorado CIT for Youth

Demonstrated and recognized need for training and response in the natural environment of youth

Purposely selected strengths-based, developmentally appropriate approach– CIT Plus—concept

Ran a pilot in 2005, first 30 officers and school personnel mixed course

2006 launched 2x yearly courses Lessons Learned

• SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS

A Local Grassroots Approach

Bexar County/San Antonio, TexasCCIT for School Officers and Administrators

CIT (adult focus) – local law enforcement begins 2003

CCIT 40 hour for School Officers 2008 •Funding pursued.

•TCLEOSE MHPO cert.•Develop partnership with local university.

CCIT 24 hourfor school administrators 2009

Bexar County Children’s Crisis Intervention Training

Recognized need for training and response in the school campus environment of children and youth

Attended Adult CIT and Visited Colorado CICPiloted 40 hour course in 2008 with first 30

officers 2009 piloted 24 hour school administrator

trainingLessons Learned

• SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS