State juvenile and family courts play a uniquely vital role in the federal immigration system, particularly in cases involving noncitizen children and youth who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent. For these children, the first mandatory step in toward securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is obtaining a state court order containing
This recorded training provides advocates the knowledge and skills to: Identify behaviors that result from trauma. Gain insight into trauma-informed engagement with CASA children. Recognize the importance of advocating for trauma-informed interventions. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours 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
Immigration law is undergoing significant changes in enforcement policy. Among those shifts is the use of federal law enforcement to conduct "wellness checks" to communicate with and monitor the lives of unaccompanied noncitizen children and their sponsors. This presentation will discuss the basic mechanics of how unaccompanied children are processed under our immigration laws, the
For kids and teens living with anxiety and OCD, the idea of going to school or being in a classroom can present challenges. Firpo-Perretti and Stark explore how teachers, parents, and health care professionals can work together to create safe spaces for anxious students. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary
