Safety Planning with System-Involved Youth

Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. and Nancy Acosta

Training Description

At-risk youth can engage in many risky and dangerous behaviors including but not limited to drug use, running away, risky sexual behaviors, engagement in the commercial sex industry, etc. This training will cover risk assessments, safety planning strategies and resources in the community to be aware of. Participants will learn the necessary components of a safety plan and how to put one together.

Learning Objective

1. Participants will be able to explain the importance of safety planning.

2. Participants will able to explain how to complete a risk assessment with system-involved youth.