Crisis Negotiation with Dr Andy Young

He is there on people's worst day. When things are out of hand and threats abound, Dr Andy Young is on the case.

Andy Young received a bachelor’s degree in Bible from Lubbock Christian University in 1993, a masters degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Abilene Christian University in 1995, a masters in Community Counseling from Texas Tech University in 1999, and a doctorate in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in 2003.  He has been a professor at Lubbock Christian University since 1996 and currently teaches in the undergraduate Behavioral Sciences Department and graduate Nursing department.  He has also taught in the graduate Counseling and undergraduate Bible departments.  He has worked with the Lubbock Police Department since 2000 and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office since 2008 and currently serves on the negotiating teams for both agencies.  He also serves as a clinical director for the Critical Incident Stress Management Teams for the South Plains Regional Response Team, the Lubbock Police Department, and the Lubbock Fire Department.  Dr. Young is a founding member and current coordinator for the Lubbock Police Department’s Victim Services Crisis Team, which has now grown to 40 members.  He has many published academic articles and speaks frequently on crisis intervention, and has spoken at many state association of hostage negotiator conferences.  He married his wife, Stacy, in 1995 and they have two young children.

Andy's links

Web: http://www.drandyyoung.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andy-young-68bba319/

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