"Mentoring young adults: How mentoring organizations can approach responding to crises in a sustainable, responsible and empowering way" is the next installment of the Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series. September 22 at 10 AM PT. https://t.co/jt62771O9O
Today is International Youth Day!
"On this important day, let’s join hands across generations to break down barriers, and work as one to achieve a more equitable, just and inclusive world for all people." UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is hosting the Blueprint for Foster Youth College & Career Success Conference in person on October 3 & 4, 2022 in Los Angeles! early bird deadline is August 12, 2022. https://t.co/gKMN4JRbSk
OJJDP is hosting a webinar on risk management and child safety, including what risk management entails, contingency planning, crisis management, and mentor screening for safety and suitability. August 4, 2022, 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT. https://t.co/AGZQsFlXBM
SAMSHA has released the 988 Partner Toolkit to support the launch of the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline. The toolkit provides a clear understanding about what 988 is and how it will work. For more information, see https://t.co/G6jGXtPGRJ
Our own Dustianne North is facilitating the next Collaborative Mentoring Webinar on July 28: Mentoring in the ‘New Normal’: Maximizing Participant Engagement in These Still-COVIDy Times. To register: https://t.co/mnabCxWc7o
Across the country, students from underserved communities have faced
disproportionate challenges to enrolling in and remaining in college during the pandemic. This paper summarizes lessons learned. https://t.co/KigBGIEfdq
The Office of Justice Programs has released a report on early developmental programs that focus on enhancing child, parent–child, or family well-being to prevent social deviance and criminal justice involvement among at-risk children under age 5. https://t.co/zwcAQvi9I7
The California Department of Social Services released a revised Transitional Independent Living Plan & Agreement (TILP) form to better support the postsecondary educational goals of youth in the foster care system. https://t.co/gMroHuEriQ
The Community Prevention Initiative is hosting a 3-part training on prevention in practice. Part 1 is "Defining Substance Use Disorder, Drug Classifications, Federal and State Prevention Systems," June 6th, 11:00–12:30 p.m. PT. https://t.co/kKXvKqSMxD
Applications for grants to support meaningful youth-led volunteerism and civic participation on National Days of Service are now open. Grants of $3,000 or $6,000 will be awarded based on the number of youth volunteers engaged. Due May 20. https://t.co/BS0HdeRmWu
The Community Prevention Initiative offers resources to enhance alcohol and drug prevention knowledge. Resources available through Prevention 101 include online trainings, presentation slides, webinars, and publications. https://t.co/uNH1WUeUqn
MENTOR's next webinar is an Introduction to Healing Centered Restorative Engagement, a strengths-based approach to working with youth while recognizing the harmful impacts of trauma and toxic stress. Thursday, 5/26 at 10 AM PT. https://t.co/pvlnWOuL4e https://t.co/WxelA23oW2
Youth Collaboratory's Guide to Authentic Youth Leadership and Collaboration, created by their Youth Catalyst Team, provides guidance and resources grounded in authentic youth collaboration, equity, and leading with lived expertise. Check it out at https://t.co/FMu3zMDKp9
DHCS and the Center for Applied Research Solutions are offering the NO-COST Online Training, Professional Competencies in Substance Abuse Prevention. 13 modules provide an opportunity to expand knowledge in foundational topics. https://t.co/HO00aWHmhg
OJJDP and the National Institute of Justice released "Juveniles in Residential Placement, 2019." The bulletin presents findings that indicate that the number of youth in residential placement continues to decline. https://t.co/YVqjYYmlkr
CJJ's 2022 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conference will be held from Nov. 1-2, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky at the Omni Louisville. This year's theme will be "Removing the Blindfold: Investing in Young People, Communities and Healing". https://t.co/FM9LUJofTq
MENTOR's next webinar is "Setting Expectations and Boundaries: Helping mentors approach the “toughest kids” in the best ways."
This discussion covers implicit bias, complex trauma, and power-sharing in developmental relationships. Thursday, 4/21 at 10AM PT https://t.co/JjfkDT5Sft