Axon Aid to offer five-phase video program at no cost to
first responders
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.,
June 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), a
global public safety technology leader, announced the launch of a
new video resource that focuses on building trust and connection to
support first responders in transitioning their post traumatic
stress to growth. The five-phase program is now available on the
Axon Aid website at no cost to first responders. Axon Aid is the
company's philanthropic arm.
The latest video resource in the Axon Aid wellness program was
developed by the Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit
committed to improving the overall well-being of veterans, first
responders and their family members. The Post Traumatic Growth
First Responder Initiative is exclusively sponsored by FirstNet®,
Built with AT&T. Post traumatic growth is a process that first
responders can engage with to experience positive psychological
changes and personal growth following a significant life crisis or
traumatic event. It is an empowering concept that recognizes that
individuals can experience positive transformation and resilience
in the aftermath of adversity.
"First responders and those who have sworn to protect our
communities sit at the center of everything we do at Axon,"
said Isabella Giannini, Axon Director of Customer Loyalty.
"Beyond our products and services, we constantly look for ways to
support those who put their lives on the line every day. Axon Aid
has delivered mental health and wellness resources to over 500,000
first responders and their families, and this latest launch
represents our continued focus to meet their increasing needs. By
continuing the initiatives of Axon Aid, we can bring to light the
need for a more open dialogue on the importance of mental health
for first responders, so they can continue their journey in serving
and protecting our communities, while keeping their well-being a
priority."
This post-traumatic growth segment provides five experiential
phases, which are broken out into viewable segments, including:
- Education to help normalize experiences and educate
about post traumatic growth theories and practices;
- Regulation of thoughts, feelings and actions to
metabolize stress and better navigate with the right wellness
practices and support systems;
- Disclosure to assist in surfacing difficult
discussions associated with trauma experiences;
- Narrative development to help first responders integrate
their trauma into a forward-looking story that fosters growth;
- And finally, a component that recognizes that past experiences
can help for the future in enriching the lives of others through
service.
"We are thrilled to work with the Axon Aid team to bring this
new resource to even more first responders," said Dr.
Anna Fitch Courie, Director, First Responder Wellness at
FirstNet. "We share a common commitment with Axon to identify
resources for first responders that will support and help them
thrive in their already demanding roles. By presenting this content
with Axon, we hope to make it even more easily accessible to as
many individuals as possible, ultimately contributing to their
overall health and wellness."
About Axon Aid
Axon Aid's wellness programs offer innovative resources and
initiatives to address the mental health challenges faced by the
public safety sector. These resources cover topics including
training for mental resiliency, establishing peer support teams,
building wellness programs, and sharing real-world stories and
science designed to educate and prepare public safety families for
the realities of the profession's impact on mental health.
In addition to wellness, Axon Aid's two additional focus areas
are emergency response and charitable
giving.
- Emergency response: Following natural disasters such as
flooding, hurricanes, and earthquakes, it can be difficult for a
city to gain visibility into exactly where the damage has occurred
and what fixes are needed to get infrastructure back up and
running. In some cases post-disaster, this can also include the
need for critical search and rescue. One of Axon Aid's major
efforts is to deploy emergency response teams to cities after
large-scale disasters, leveraging Axon technology at the discretion
of the city and first responders. We deploy these teams at no cost
to citizens or agencies.
- Charitable giving: Additionally, Axon Aid provides cash
donations, including through a Fallen Officer Fund that directly
supports the families of fallen officers, and also hosts employee
charity events throughout the year to promote volunteerism and
community support.
For more information about Axon Aid, please visit
www.axon.com/aid.
About Axon
Axon is the technology leader in global public safety. Our moonshot
goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the
public by 50% before 2033. Axon is building the public safety
operating system of the future by integrating a suite of hardware
devices and cloud software solutions that lead modern policing.
Axon's suite includes TASER energy devices, body-worn cameras,
in-car cameras, cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions,
productivity software and real-time operations capabilities. Axon's
growing global customer base includes first responders across
international, federal, state and local law enforcement, fire,
corrections and emergency medical services, as well as the justice
sector, commercial enterprises and consumers.
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