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 risk 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, March 2, 2023
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Trainer:

Kristina Scott, LMSW
Child Welfare Project Coordinator

Kristina A. Scott, LMSW, is the Child Welfare Project Coordinator for the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV).  Kristina has over 12 years of experience in the social work field including working with populations experiencing domestic and sexual violence, as well as in the child welfare system. Prior to joining KCSDV, Kristina worked with families and children in the foster care system doing in-home, trauma-informed, family therapy with an emphasis on parenting, as well as permanency case management.  Kristina has developed and facilitated trainings for domestic and sexual violence advocates, therapists, law enforcement, attorneys, and child welfare professionals. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Washburn University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Psychology from Emporia State University.

Registration:

Registration Fee:
No Fee

Registration Deadline:
Thursday, February 23, 2023

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.” The Zoom Join link and passcode will be emailed to all approved registrants prior to the training. Please make sure you have the most current version of Zoom by downloading on this page.

Questions:

Registration Questions:
Teresa Gallegos
Director of Education and Training
trainingteam@kcsdv.org or 785-232-9784

Training Questions:
Kristina Scott
Child Welfare Project Coordinator
kscott@kcsdv.org or 785-232-9784

Accessibility

We welcome people of all abilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please select your needs on the online registration form. Requests should be made at least 14 business days prior to the training.

If you need assistance registering, contact 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 pre-approved for 4 hours of continuing education units (CEUs).