Building Safe and Supportive Communities (BSSC)

The Building Safe and Supportive Communities (BSSC) program is a comprehensive initiative designed to equip neurodivergent individuals with the tools and techniques needed to navigate interactions with law enforcement, helping to prevent escalation. Additionally, BSSC provides law enforcement with essential education on understanding neurodivergent communication styles, behaviors, sensory needs and traits, while training them on effective de-escalation strategies to create safer, more supportive communities. Through this dual approach, the program promotes mutual understanding and equips officers with de-escalation techniques to handle situations involving neurodivergent individuals with greater empathy and effectiveness.