Supporting System-Involved Youth through School Violence Preparedness

Waynette Brock & Melissa Wallace

Training Description

This training will focus on content themes such as early warning sign recognition, effective crisis response protocols, and fostering a positive school climate. Through engaging training techniques, participants will learn to identify behavioral indicators of potential violence, implement crisis response procedures, and cultivate a supportive school environment.

Attending this training is highly relevant to supporting foster youth or system-involved youth as they may face additional challenges in school settings. By recognizing early warning signs, attendees can offer timely support to system-involved youth experiencing trauma or emotional distress. Learning effective crisis response protocols will enable them to act swiftly and protect vulnerable youth during critical incidents. Additionally, fostering a positive school climate will contribute to creating a nurturing and inclusive space where foster and system-involved youth feel valued and empowered to succeed academically and emotionally.

Learning Objectives