This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that
This facilitated session utilizes Missing, a powerful documentary that confronts the devastating reality of minor sex trafficking. This vital film courageously exposes the harsh truths and profound traumas endured by young survivors, shedding light on the exploitation and abuse that too often remain hidden. Missing highlights remarkable stories of courage, resilience, and hope. Through the authentic voices of
This webinar will introduce the topic of problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) in children and youth and discuss ways that helping professionals can support children who exhibit or are impacted by PSB and their families. Learners will: 1. Become familiar with terminology around problematic sexual behavior 2. Understand typical versus problematic sexual behavior 3. Recognize myths
Did you know trauma can change the human brain? Trauma is not just a buzzword; it’s the key to understanding certain human behaviors. Its effects are far-reaching, but learning to recognize its trademarks will help you unshackle yourself and others from unhealthy behaviors and outcomes. Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand
In this webinar, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s Dr. Lynne Smith discusses the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure, including: effects on somatic growth and neurodevelopment prenatal and postnatal environmental factors that influence the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to
Children and parents in foster, adoptive, and kinship families have varied and complex trauma experiences. As a result, there has been a strong focus on becoming trauma-informed in our child welfare practices. However, to truly meet the complex needs of families, it’s important for agencies to move beyond trauma-informed to provide trauma-responsive support to children,
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
This 1.5 hour webinar for child-serving professionals introduces the concepts of compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress, and offers an opportunity to discuss the emotional impact of this work on helping professionals. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of
The Latinx community in the United States is very diverse and includes people from many different nations and cultural origin. Despite the uniqueness of so many of the community’s members, many experience similar challenges when trying to handle—and address—mental health. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if
The Honorable Judge Ernestine S. Gray, first Black Board Chair of National CASA/GAL, discusses the importance of keeping children who are engaged with the child welfare system with their families of origin. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of
This webinar reviews development and attachment in early childhood. Our presenter, Jason J. Dillard MSEd, LIMHP, LADC, also provides a simplified understanding of how traumatic events in a child's life can alter that development and impact attachment. You will learn different methods used to assess attachment and development levels in young children and a basic
This presentation explores how to handle undocumented minors in the juvenile court and what impact advocacy may have on their immigration journey. With a specific emphasis on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), it explores relief options available to minor clients and includes an overview of what immigration matters you must consider making sure the minor's
