Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Virtual – February 2023

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention – Virtual

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 and Staff.

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Description 

During this training participants will learn the dynamics of teen dating violence (TDV) including signs of an unhealthy dating relationship compared to a healthy one. Participants will learn what behaviors are associated with perpetrating TDV and the potential impacts TDV can have on youth experiencing it. Resources focused on the prevention of TDV will also be provided, as well as strategies and resources that can be implemented to intervene when TDV is already occurring.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the potential impacts of teen dating violence on youth.
  • Identify behaviors that may indicate a youth is perpetrating teen dating violence.
  • Describe at least 2 signs of an unhealthy relationship.
  • Describe at least 2 signs of a healthy relationship.
  • Differentiate between prevention and intervention strategies for teen dating violence.
  • Apply at least 2 tools to use with youth exposed to teen dating violence.

Presenters

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.

 


Date & Time

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
8:30 a.m – noon (CST)

Registration

Registration Fee:
No Fee

Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, January 25, 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 from 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 provided through Department for Children & Families (DCF) Grant.


Total Training Hours: 3.5

This training is pre-approved for 3.5 hours of continuing education units (CEUs).

  •  February 1, 2023
     8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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