NCMHJJ/MHJJCC Webinar on Trauma and Juvenile Justice [ModelsForChange.net]

February 26, 2015

1:00pm ET–2:30pm ET

Webinar on Trauma and Juvenile Justice

Each year, millions of children in the United States are exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Left unaddressed, the traumatic effects of this violence can lead to mental and substance use disorders, school failure, increased risk taking, and delinquency.

The majority of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system have experienced traumatic events and serious adversity. To achieve better outcomes for these youth, juvenile justice professionals should understand the role exposure plays in the lives of these youth, develop policies that reflect this knowledge, and employ interventions that address the traumatic stress.

Join the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice and the Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Collaborative for Change for an upcoming webinar on "Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System." This 90-minute session will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:00 and will provide an overview of:

evidenced-based strategies for identifying and responding to youth in need of trauma-informed services
integrating a trauma-informed approach into juvenile justice policies and practice
fostering a more trauma-informed juvenile justice staff
Presenters will include:

Julian Ford, Professor, Department of Psychiatry at UConn Health
Keith Cruise, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at Fordham University
Chris Branson, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital

For more go to http://modelsforchange.net/calendar/327