Posts by Brie Thiele
Incarceration in California is a public health crisis. See what the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative is doing about it.
California is one of the most incarcerated states in the United States, with one third of the individuals released from California state prisons returning to Los Angeles. The wellbeing of…
Read More“The emotion in the room was palpable.” -Baltimore Police recount experience in POWER Training
First responders and police officers from across the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area gathered in Baltimore for Peace Officer Wellness, Empathy & Resilience (POWER) training with Beyond Us & Them. Several officers…
Read MorePolice Veteran Recounts Experience in POWER Training Program – “I really find the tools that we learned in POWER are so important.”
Lt. Connie Kelley has been with the Hartford Vermont Police Department for 25 years. During that time there’s been a growing awareness of the importance of addressing officer health and…
Read MoreFortune School staff and students speak about the impact of council practice: “We’ve really seen breakthroughs.”
The video above captures the enthusiasm and commitment of the Fortune School community to their new “Community Circles” program, which is the result of a multi-year partnership with Beyond Us…
Read MoreAddressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Community Violence
More than 100 reentry service providers gathered for the Los Angeles Reentry Collaborative’s latest convening, which explored how childhood trauma and exposure to community violence impact reentry outcomes. The keynote…
Read More“Tears, gasps and emotion” as folks reentering society post-incarceration enjoy a free screening of ‘Sing Sing’ and a moving council experience.
For many, a night at the cinema is a welcome way to escape reality and get lost in the magic of movies. For others who have spent years behind bars…
Read MoreNew Study Confirms Beyond Us & Them’s POWER Training Improves Officer Health, Mindfulness, and Social Connection
Peer-Reviewed Research Published in the Journal of Community Safety & Well-Being Shows Scientifically Proven Benefits of Council-Based Programs for Police Officers Currently Expanding Nationwide, POWER Enhances Officer Wellbeing And Improves…
Read MoreWhat can the LEMHWA grant be used for?
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) grant funds are intended to be used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement…
Read MoreA multi-level approach to officer wellbeing: POWER and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Beyond Us & Them is thrilled to be returning to Jacksonville, Florida, to deepen our work with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in a robust, five-year project that will offer POWERful training in wellness, resilience and council to hundreds of officers.
Read MoreJacksonville, Florida: leading the way in police health and wellness
Beyond Us & Them is bringing the Peace Officer Wellness, Empathy & Resilience (POWER) training program back to Jacksonville, Florida, to deepen our work with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in a…
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