Bridging Trust: Law Enforcement’s Role in Supporting Survivors of Assault

📌 Who It’s For

Sworn officers, detectives, dispatchers, campus security, and others working in law enforcement who may interact with survivors of sexual assault, trauma, or violence.
 

📚 Course Overview

Bridging Trust empowers law enforcement with practical, survivor-centered strategies to build trust, prevent retraumatization, and support healing—all while conducting effective investigations. Grounded in the H.E.A.R.T. Framework, this course bridges the gap between justice and empathy, strengthening community relationships and survivor outcomes.
 

🧩 What You’ll Learn

• The impact of trauma on behavior, memory, and reporting

• Behavioral and emotional signs survivors may display

• Techniques for conducting respectful, non-triggering interviews

• How to balance investigative integrity with survivor sensitivity

• Best practices for community engagement and accountability
   

⏱ Course Length & Delivery Options

• Half-Day (3.5 hours): Foundational awareness + practical applications

• Full-Day (6–7 hours): Interactive training with scenarios and role play

• Briefings: 1–2 hour overviews for leadership and command staff
   

🧭 Built on the H.E.A.R.T. Framework

This course follows the five pillars of the H.E.A.R.T. Framework:
Highlight Prevalence and Impact
Emphasize Who It Happens To
Advance Prevention Strategies
Respond with Healing and Support
Teach Trauma-Informed Practices

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​Ready to strengthen your department’s approach to survivor-centered response?
Let’s talk about bringing Bridging Trust to your agency.