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Distinguishing Conflict from Crisis

Using behavioral-based crisis communication techniques for assessing and managing conflict and crisis situations, Dr. Vecchi will examine workplace violence, suicide, depression, psychopathology, and other interpersonal issues. Dr. Vecchi will offer techniques for ADR professionals to distinguish between conflict and crisis situations. In particular, Dr. Vecchi will demonstrate when to use principled negotiation versus crisis intervention tools and how to build rapport with an individual in the midst of conflict versus an individual in crisis.

Gregory M. Vecchi, PhD, Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Behavioral Science Unit, FBI Academy

Presented by:
The Inter-Agency ADR Working Group, Workplace Section

Date:                       Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Time:                       Noon - 1:30 PM

Please allow extra time for security procedures

Location:       U.S. Department of Energy
                         1000 Independence Ave,
                         SW, Room GJ-015
                         Washington, D.C.

Directions:

Orange / Blue Line-Smithsonian/Holocaust Museum/Bureau of Engraving and Printing Exit; Yellow Line-L'Enfant Plaza/Maryland Avenue Exit

Please RSVP by March 12 with name, citizenship, and agency/employer to Cindy Mazur, ADR Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency at Cindy.Mazur@dhs.gov.  Questions?  Call Cindy at 202/646-4094.

If you would like to be present via conference call, please contact Pamela Pontillo at Pamela.Pontillo@hq.doe.gov.