Advocacy 101 – Giving Your Vision a Voice

Participants will develop a working knowledge of concepts related to participation in advocacy efforts; learn about the differences between engaging in local, state and Federal advocacy efforts; and be able to state the difference between education and grassroots lobbying.

Anger Management

Participants will learn to manage anger; stop violence or the treat of violence; and develop self control over thoughts and actions.

Federal RHY Continuation Applications Step by Step

Participants will review each of the forms required for continuation applications for RHY Federal funding, and gain an understanding of how to create narratives that meet Federal Program Specialist expectations.

Getting & Keeping “Your Ducks in a Row” - Preparing for Your Federal Monitoring Visit

Participants will learn of the FYSB objectives for monitoring all RHY grantees; gain an understanding of how to prepare for the site visit; and discover how to strengthen existing policies and procedures to meet FYSB standards.

Human Trafficking:  A Modern Day Slavery

Participants will gain an awareness of how to identify potential victims of human trafficking and connect with other service providers who are dedicated to stopping the exploitation of people for the sex trade, labor, and domestic servitude.  Take this opportunity to learn how human trafficking affects local communities and get engaged in the effort to Rescue and Restore victims of human trafficking.

Managing Personal Boundaries in Our Work With Youth, Families and Each Other

Participants will define individual boundaries and how these boundaries can influence work with youth and families as well as colleagues.  They will also learn ways to improve personal boundaries with youth and families as well as colleagues.

Mandatory Reporting and Understanding the Signs of Child Abuse

Participants will understand the mandatory reporting requirements related to child abuse.  They will also learn about various signs associated with four types of abuse.

Understanding Psychotropic Medication and its Uses With Adolescents

Participants will gain basic knowledge of how psychotropic medications work in the brain; gain awareness of various drug classifications and the side effects of each; and, discuss issues of youth resistance and management of medications within the milieu.

My Supervision – My Support

Participants will define challenges in the supervisory relationship; learn to utilize tools to assess current supervisory relationship; and identify various steps to maximizing supervision opportunities.

Problem-Free is Not Fully Prepared - Applying Youth Development Principles and Practice to Intake and Case Planning

An excellent introduction to the core concepts of positive youth development, this webinar is perfect for the new employees involved in direct care, case management, or residential counseling. The examples provided illustrate the direct relationship between strength-based approaches and positive outcomes for young people.

Surviving the Storm:  Suicide Prevention and Intervention Tips

Participants will gain an understanding of the incident of suicide and related behavior; gain an understanding of the different levels of suicidal behavior; learn about ways to identify at-risk behavior; and, learn about various intervention programs.

Understanding Trauma

Participants will gain an understanding of the signs and symptoms related to trauma; learn and examine relevant DSM-IV criteria; and, learn about various intervention methods.