Children & Youth
Building Healthy Relationships: A Guide for Teens & Young Adults
The Impact of Domestic Violence on the Family (CAC-Approved Curriculum Includes Polyvictimization)
Pediatric Strangulation: Understanding the Effects, Tactics, and Lethal Implications
Seeing Children as Clients Too: Building Hope and Resilience for Young Victims
Teen Dating Violence: Understanding Dynamics and Recognizing Warning Signs
The Use of Custody to Abuse: Understanding and Addressing Post-Separation Control Tactics
Building Healthy Relationships: A Guide for Teens & Young Adults
Description: This engaging and interactive workshop is designed to empower teens and young adults with the knowledge and skills to build healthy, respectful relationships. Participants will learn to recognize red flag behaviors that signal unhealthy relationships and green flag behaviors that indicate healthy, supportive connections. The workshop will emphasize the importance of mutual respect and clear boundaries in all relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or familial. Through discussions, activities, and real-life scenarios, attendees will gain practical tools for fostering positive relationships and addressing potential issues before they escalate.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognizing Red and Green Flag Behaviors
- Participants will learn to identify red flag behaviors that indicate unhealthy or potentially abusive relationships, such as manipulation, control, and disrespect.
- Attendees will explore green flag behaviors that characterize healthy relationships, including open communication, mutual respect, and support.
- Understanding and Practicing Respect
- Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what respect looks like in relationships, learning how to both give and receive respect in their interactions with others.
- Attendees will explore ways to cultivate a culture of respect in their relationships, ensuring that all parties feel valued and heard.
- Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
- Participants will learn the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to protect their well-being and ensure balanced, respectful relationships.
- Attendees will develop skills for effectively communicating their boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others, fostering mutual understanding and trust.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on the Family (CAC-Approved Curriculum Includes Polyvictimization)
Description: Nationwide, approximately 2/3 domestic violence shelter residents are children. Domestic violence has a far-reaching impact on family systems and interpersonal relationships even among non-abusive family members. Abusers often target these relationships, particularly those between children and the non-offending parent, to exert additional control over their victims. This training will explore the dynamics of domestic violence within family systems, the commonality of polyvictimization or co-occurring victimization within family units, how children are impacted by violence in their homes, and will briefly touch on how service providers can help to strengthen and promote healthy family relationships.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the nature of domestic violence (DV).
- Attendees will be able to define Polyvictimization and understand the wats in which children are at risk for Polyvictimization
- Training will explore the ways that violence in the home impacts children
- Training will explore the impacts of DV on the overall family system, including relationship between children and non-offending parents
- A brief introduction of protective factors
Pediatric Strangulation: Understanding the Effects, Tactics, and Lethal Implications
Description: This specialized workshop is designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, law enforcement officers, and legal practitioners who work with children and families. The session will provide an in-depth examination of pediatric strangulation, a severe and often under-recognized form of violence. Participants will learn about the physiological and psychological effects of strangulation on children, the unique tactics and circumstances that characterize these cases, and the potentially lethal implications of this type of violence. Through expert presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain critical knowledge and skills to identify, respond to, and support victims of pediatric strangulation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Effects of Strangulation on Children:
- Explore the short-term and long-term physiological impacts of strangulation on pediatric victims.
- Identify the psychological and emotional consequences of strangulation trauma in children.
- Examine the signs and symptoms that healthcare and other professionals should look for in cases of suspected strangulation.
- Recognize Unique Tactics and Circumstances in Pediatric Strangulation Cases:
- Learn about the specific tactics used by perpetrators in cases of pediatric strangulation.
- Understand the contexts and circumstances in which pediatric strangulation most commonly occurs.
- Analyze case studies to identify patterns and risk factors associated with this form of violence.
- Comprehend the Lethal Implications and Develop Effective Response Strategies:
- Gain knowledge of the potential lethality and serious health risks associated with pediatric strangulation.
- Explore best practices for immediate and long-term responses to pediatric strangulation incidents.
- Learn to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and legal protection for victims.
Seeing Children as Clients Too: Building Hope and Resilience for Young Victims
Description: Often providers in survivor serving agencies who work primarily with adult victims struggle with how to provide meaningful interventions to children who may accompany their adult clients for services. This workshop will speak to the importance of viewing accompanying children as clients worthy of intentional attention and intervention, and give some ideas or best practices that all agencies can put in place for interacting with the children who come in their door while they are on site. It will also address strategies on encouraging connection/relationship rebuilding with the child and non-offending parent.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognizing and Valuing Children as Clients
- Participants will understand the importance of viewing children who accompany their adult clients as individuals in need of intentional attention and meaningful interventions.
- Attendees will learn to recognize the unique needs and experiences of these children, emphasizing the value of providing tailored support within survivor serving agencies.
- Implementing Best Practices for Child Interaction and Intervention
- Participants will gain knowledge of best practices and practical strategies for interacting with and supporting children who come to their agencies, ensuring that these practices are appropriate and effective.
- Attendees will explore techniques for creating a child-friendly environment and engaging children in ways that promote their safety, well-being, and sense of security.
- Facilitating Connection and Relationship Rebuilding
- Participants will learn strategies for encouraging and facilitating connection and relationship rebuilding between the child and the non-offending parent, recognizing the importance of this relationship in the child’s recovery and healing process.
- Attendees will develop skills to support the non-offending parent in understanding and addressing their child’s needs, fostering a nurturing and supportive family dynamic.
Teen Dating Violence: Understanding Dynamics and Recognizing Warning Signs
Description: This workshop is dedicated to equipping professionals who work with teenagers, such as educators, counselors, and legal practitioners, with essential knowledge and skills to identify and address teen dating violence. Participants will delve into the dynamics of abusive relationships among teenagers, recognizing the unique characteristics and challenges faced by this age group. The workshop will also cover the warning signs of teen dating violence and provide strategies for effective intervention and support. Through a combination of expert insights, real-life examples, and interactive discussions, attendees will be prepared to create safer environments for teens and promote healthy relationship behaviors.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Dynamics of Teen Dating Violence:
- Explore the unique characteristics and patterns of abusive behavior in teenage relationships.
- Learn about the psychological, social, and developmental factors that contribute to teen dating violence.
- Examine the impact of technology and social media on teen dating violence dynamics.
- Recognize Warning Signs and Indicators:
- Identify common warning signs and red flags of teen dating violence.
- Understand the differences between normal teen relationship behaviors and abusive behaviors.
- Analyze case studies to practice identifying potential indicators of dating violence in teens.
- Implement Effective Intervention and Support Strategies:
- Gain knowledge of best practices for intervening in cases of teen dating violence.
- Develop skills to provide appropriate support and resources to affected teens.
The Use of Custody to Abuse: Understanding and Addressing Post-Separation Control Tactics
Description: Abusers often continue their patterns of control and manipulation even after separation by exploiting custody battles and legal proceedings. According to the APA Presidential Taskforce on Violence & the Family, abusers are more likely than their victims to seek sole or primary custody of children, using the custody system as another tool of abuse. This workshop aims to educate legal professionals, social workers, and family court personnel on the intricacies of post-separation abusive dynamics and the ways in which abusers can manipulate custody processes to maintain power over their victims. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and practical guidance, participants will learn to recognize and address these tactics, ensuring a more informed and equitable approach to custody and family law.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Dynamics of Post-Separation Abuse:
- Explore the continuation of abusive behaviors and control tactics by abusers after separation.
- Identify the psychological and emotional impacts of post-separation abuse on victims and children.
- Examine the various forms of manipulation and coercion used by abusers in the context of custody disputes.
- Recognize and Address Manipulation in Custody Processes:
- Learn to identify signs and patterns of manipulative behavior in custody cases.
- Understand the legal and systemic vulnerabilities that abusers exploit to gain custody.
- Develop skills to critically assess custody claims and protect the interests and safety of victims and children.
- Implement Best Practices for Supporting Victims in Custody Disputes:
- Gain knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to handling custody cases involving domestic violence.
- Explore strategies for providing effective legal support and advocacy for victims of abuse.
- Learn to collaborate with other professionals to create a coordinated response that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and victims.