Promoting Resiliency with Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence

Audience: Child Welfare Professionals, including DCF Staff, Reintegration and Family Preservation Case Managers and Family Support Workers; Social Workers; Mental Health Professionals; Foster Home, Kinship, and Adoption Workers; CASAs.  Kin/relative, foster, and adoptive families are also welcome and encouraged to attend, as well as KCSDV Member Program Advocates.

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Description:

This training will provide participants with an understanding of the potential impacts being exposed to domestic violence can have on youth, particularly those that are involved in the child welfare system.  Participants will learn to identify protective and risks factors for youth exposed to domestic violence, and what resources are available to promote youth resiliency and healing from trauma.  Participants will also be able to apply strategies to promote resiliency on the individual, family, and community levels; as well as learn what advocacy services are available for youth in Kansas who have been exposed to domestic violence.

• As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
• Describe the potential impacts of domestic violence on youth.
• Identify at least 2 risk factors for youth exposed to domestic violence.
• Identify at least 2 protective factors for youth exposed to domestic violence.
• Apply at least 2 strategies to increase resiliency in children who have been exposed to domestic violence.
• Locate advocacy services in Kansas for youth exposed to domestic violence.

Date and Time:

Thursday, June 16, 2022
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Trainer:

Kristina Scott, L.M.S.W
Child Welfare Project Coordinator

Registration:

Registration Fee:
No Fee

Registration Deadline:
Thursday, June 9, 2021

The Zoom Join link and passcode will be emailed to all approved registrants prior to the training.

How to Register:

To register, Create an account and login, then select the number of people you want to register and click “Register Now.”

Accessibility

We are committed to creating environments where we see our own and each other’s full humanity and everyone has the ability to thrive and fulfill their full potential in learning environments. Every effort will be made to ensure equitable access at this event.

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please select your needs on the online registration form or contact trainingteam@kcsdv.org. Requests should be made at least 14 business days prior to the event.

Questions:

Training Questions:
Kristina Scott
kscott@kcsdv.org or 785-232-9784

Registration Questions:
Teresa Gallegos, trainingteam@kcsdv.org

Live Virtual Training Technical Requirements

Webcam:  A webcam is encouraged for participation from all registrants. If you need assistance with webcam access, please contact trainingteam@kcsdv.org.

• Zoom Platform: We recommend that you have the most current version of the Zoom client on your computer. If you already have Zoom loaded, please be sure you have updated to the newest version from this page.
• Chrome: The Connect site works best with the Google Chrome browser. You can use another web browser, but some features may not work as well. You can download the Chrome Browser from this page.

Funding is provided through Department for Children & Families (DCF) Grant.

This training is pending 4 CEUs through the BSRB provided by DCF.