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National Resource Center for Youth Services: Managing Aggressive Behavior Training for Developmental Disability Services

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Managing Aggressive Behavior Training for Developmental Disabilities Services

NRCYS provides statewide Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB) training for provider agencies serving DDS clients. This is a trauma-responsive, crisis management curriculum focused on prevention through building relationships, supporting individual empowerment, and developing new skills. MAB teaches non-physical and physical intervention skills that promote compassionate and supportive interactions throughout the crisis.

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     MAB-DDS I

     MAB-DDS I & II

     MAB Trainer Certification for DDS

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MAB DDS I

Adapted for the Oklahoma Department of Developmental Disabilities Services, this course is a trauma responsive crisis management training that focuses on prevention through building relationships, supporting individual empowerment, and developing new skills. MAB I teaches intervention skills that promote compassionate and supportive interactions before, during and after a crisis.

Date Location Registration Deadline  
Date: October 15, 2026 Location: TBA, Oklahoma City, OK Reg. Deadline: October 15, 2026 View This Event
Date: October 27, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: October 27, 2026 View This Event
Date: November 12, 2026 Location: TBA, Oklahoma City, OK Reg. Deadline: November 12, 2026 View This Event
Date: November 17, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: November 17, 2026 View This Event
Date: December 22, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: December 22, 2026 View This Event

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MAB DDS I & II

This course is a trauma responsive crisis management training that teaches physical and non-physical intervention skills and promotes compassionate and supportive interactions throughout the crisis.

This course includes MAB I & II. If you need to enroll in part of the course separately, please contact us at MAB-DDS@ou.edu.

Date Location Registration Deadline  
Date: November 4–5, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: November 4, 2026 View This Event
Date: December 9–10, 2026 Location: TBA, Oklahoma City, OK Reg. Deadline: December 9, 2026 View This Event

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MAB Trainer Certification for DDS

This is a trauma responsive crisis management training course that focuses on prevention through building relationships, supporting individual empowerment, and developing new skills. MAB teaches physical and non-physical intervention skills that promote compassionate and supportive interactions before, during and after a crisis.

The trainer certification course includes participation in the direct course, opportunities to facilitate the curriculum, testing of course knowledge and skills, and technical assistance with implementation at your agency.

Date Location Registration Deadline  
Date: October 19–23, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: October 19, 2026 View This Event
Date: November 30–December 4, 2026 Location: TBA, Tulsa, OK Reg. Deadline: November 30, 2026 View This Event

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