August 12, 2024
De-Escalation Training Materials
Download the resources:
The Elections Group and the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University (BDI) partnered to create de-escalation resources for election workers.
- Slide template for in-person election worker de-escalation training (Note: The training slides and self-paced course content is nearly identical.)
- The link above is for a Google Slides template. Accessing that template in slideshow forma requires a Google account. PowerPoint and PDF versions of the slides are also available for download.
- BDI’s state-by-state De-Escalation Directory of organizations that provide comprehensive in-person and virtual de-escalation training sessions
- Webinar on de-escalation resources and principles held August 29, 2024.
By prioritizing de-escalation principles, election officials can help foster an environment for election workers where everyone feels heard and respected, allowing for more safe and productive interactions.
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