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A 2023 NIJ review found that ICAT training was associated with a 28% reduction in use-of-force incidents, a 26% reduction in civilian injuries, and a 36% reduction in officer injuries. The evidence is clear: structured practice changes field behavior in measurable ways. De-escalation is a skill that sharpens through use. Students learn behavioral cues and verbal strategies in the classroom. Applying both simultaneously, with composure, before their first real deployment is what structured practice makes possible. The Noodle "High-Stakes Conversations in Human Services Education Practice Guide for Programs in Nursing, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Mental Health, and Education" covers the highest-stakes conversation types in criminal justice and what effective simulation looks like for programs building that readiness. Link in comments.