Youth Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Mental Health Ethics Considerations: Working with the Child Advocacy Center

28May2026Alexis SanteeAbuse, Child Advocacy Center, MDT, Youth

This training explores the ethical considerations faced by mental health practitioners working with youth and families involved in the juvenile welfare system. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the roles and scope of practice of the multidisciplinary professionals involved in these cases, with a focused emphasis on the therapist’s responsibilities. The training will provide

Youth Suicide Prevention Begins With Conversations

30April2026Alexis SanteeConversations, Suicide Prevention, training, Youth

This one-hour session will provide you with signs of suicide and how to start and have a conversation with youth and much more essential information. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Missing Documentary Screening

30April2026Alexis SanteeDocumentary, Missing, Trafficking, training, Youth

This facilitated session utilizes Missing, a powerful 45 to 50-minute documentary that deepens the conversation around missing youth and trafficking. Building upon the 2024 trafficking initiative video, Missing shares the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring the reasons behind their decisions to run—what they are running from or to—and how these circumstances increase their vulnerability to exploitation. Through

Understanding Childhood Trauma and How to Help Youth Recover

24March2026Alexis SanteeChild, Emotions, Heal, training, Trauma, Youth

Childhood trauma is common, and a natural response to overwhelming events, yet most people are unaware of what it is and how it shows up in the life of a child. If you are raising a child with big emotions and nothing you do seems to help, this webinar is for you! You will take

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