Cultural Perspectives of Trauma with System Involved Youth

Nola Kesia Brantley

Training Description

Given the disproportionate number of youth of color in the foster care and juvenile justice sys-tem, it’s imperative for providers, caregivers and natural support people to provide culturally relevant services. This training will explore cultural perspectives on trauma, healing, and resili-ency. With a greater cultural understanding of these concepts, providers will be able to increase their engagement with system involved youth and families in more culturally meaningful ways.

Learning Objectives

· Participants will be able to explain at least 2 reasons on why it is important to understand trauma through a cultural lens when supporting system involved youth.

· Participants will be able to identify at least 2 ways culture impacts healing for system involved youth.