What Social Service and Support Providers for Youth Need to Know about Pornography

Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. & Nola Brantley

Training Description

Pornography has been described as a public health crisis of the digital age. Youth in high school, middle school, and even elementary school are exposed to pornography intentionally and unintentionally. So, it's crucial we learn about the impact pornography has on system involved youth. We'll also talk about strategies for engaging youth in discussions about pornography.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify at least 1 reason youth watch pornography

2. Participants will be equipped to talk with youth about pornography

3. Participants will be able to describe at least 1 harmful effect of pornography

Agenda 

2:00-2:15pm Introduction

2:15-1:15pm Pornography overview

3:15-3:30pm Break (CEUs will not be offered for this time)

3:30-4:45pm Impact of pornography

4:45-5:00pm Closing and evaluations

Meet Our Trainers

Nicole Klasey is a clinical psychologist who has worked with trauma survivors for 14 years. She currently consults with agencies on trauma-informed care, programming for commercially sexually exploited youth, vicarious trauma, and leadership development. Nicole has been training multidisciplinary audiences on trauma-related topics since 2015 and provides guest lectures at local universities on human trafficking.

This course meets the qualifications for (2.75) BBS CEUs for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.