How to Thrive with Backup-A Guidebook for Support the Families of Those Who Serve

HOW TO THRIVE WITH BACKUP, A Guidebook for Supporting the Families of Those Who Serve, provides the blueprint to build out a robust system of care to support law enforcement and other first responder families. Chapters 1 thru 3 focus on building the foundation steps of a family support group with organizational structure, leadership, and team building strategies. Chapters 4 thru 7 focus on the operational aspects of the program. Chapters 8 thru 13 focus on critical incident support, education, and program support. At the end of each chapter, the authors have provided a concise, thoughtful, and user-friendly checklist to advance the family support organizational initiatives.

HIS GUIDEBOOK OFFERS YOU:

Step-by-step plans for creating a first responder family support program
11 thorough checklists at the end of the chapters
Ideas for generating funding for your program
Critical Incident Protocols
Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid