Building Healthy Relationships with System-Involved Youth

Nola Kesia Brantley & T Ortiz

Training Description

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

·   Distinguish between a trauma informed and trauma focused perspective.