Supporting Professionals. Strengthening Communities.
TLC Education Institute is the training and capacity-building arm of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth. We partner with public agencies and school systems to deliver trauma-informed, prevention-focused education that supports frontline professionals and improves community outcomes.
What We Do
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Trauma-informed and healing-centered training
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Prevention and intervention education
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Workforce wellness and resilience initiatives
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System-level implementation and capacity building
Trauma-Informed Policing & Officer Wellness
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Focus
The JAG program strengthens community policing by increasing law enforcement understanding of trauma, addressing vicarious trauma, and supporting officer wellness.
Impact
TLC delivers specialized training and technical support to help officers recognize the effects of trauma in both community members and themselves. The program supports departments by:
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Introducing trauma-informed policing practices
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Addressing stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma
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Supporting wellness initiatives
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Expanding participation across agencies
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Promoting healing-centered approaches
These efforts enhance officer well-being, strengthen community relationships, and improve public safety outcomes.
Funded by: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Service Area: Chester County, PA
STOP School Violence Program
Prevention-Focused School Safety
Focus
The STOP School Violence program helps schools prevent violence and promote mental health through early intervention, relationship-building, and trauma-informed practices.
Impact
TLC partners with districts to:
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Build multidisciplinary threat assessment teams
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Implement social-emotional learning initiatives
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Train educators in restorative and trauma-informed practices
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Educate students and families on prevention and mental health
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Strengthen school–community collaboration
By increasing schools’ capacity to identify and respond to concerns early, the program supports safer learning environments and stronger partnerships.
Funded by: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Students, Teachers, Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant
Partner Districts:
Red Clay CSD (DE) • Durham PS (NC) • Breakthrough PS (OH) •
Coatesville ASD (PA) • Norristown ASD (PA)
Professional Development
Our training programs can be fully customized in both scope and depth, including support for tracking and reporting progress, to ensure they align perfectly with your organization’s needs.
Let's create a tailored learning experience designed specifically to meet your organization's development goals.