The University of Central Lancashire is hosting an afternoon seminar on crisis communication – during a hostage-taking for example – on June 25.
Taking the event is Dr Gregory M. Vecchi, PhD, Unit Chief Behavioral Science Unit, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, USA. He’s been a field negotiator, and has been at the unit since 2006, doing research, training, and consultation in behavioral-based conflict analysis and resolution.
Areas to be addressed will be behavioral assessment of needs, responses to conflict, instrumental versus expressive situations, when to use problem-solving versus crisis intervention, principled negotiation, active listening, and developing persuasion and influence.
This event follows the formal closure of the Division of Forensic Psychology conference. For booking details contact:
Catherine Pennington, University of Central Lancashire
Faculty of Science & Technology, Computer & Technology Building CM235
Preston PR1 2HE
Tel: 01772 893502
Fax: 01772 892903
Email: [email protected]
