Court Process 2.0

June 9, 2021, 6 - 8 p.m.

So you know the basics about the child welfare court process, but you're looking to learn more? Or maybe you need a refresher on...well, everything. Join Ed, Michelle, and Jess for this in-service. They will discuss hearing types, timelines, permanency plans, and more. Come with questions!

Number of in-service credit hours: 2

Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkfu2vrzwqH9HAF1XiT2WXl4xoNiWzIGm5

Drug Identification and Trends

June 29, 2021, 1 - 2 p.m.

In this one-hour webinar, the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (DEC) will help provide information around drug identification and trends so professionals and community members know what to look for. Many professionals know about addiction and substance misuse…but many do not know about drug identification and drug trends.

For example, a child welfare investigator may not know what a meth pipe looks like, what marijuana extract looks like or smells like, or what other drugs or paraphernalia look like or smell like…and if they do not know, how are they identifying these in order to help children and families?

This presentation will be a general course for all staff and volunteers about drugs, paraphernalia, and trends in the field so they know what they are looking for to help.

Participants will:

o Have increased knowledge of how to identify drugs and drug paraphernalia.

o Understand current drug trends and what to look for to help children and families.

Presenter: National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Number of in-service credit hours: 1

Registration link: https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0ymlbeNRxa8_B8aBVOPRg

Exploring the Impact of Violence and Victimization within the Family on a Person’s Identity and  Well-being

June 30, 6 - 8 p.m.

Victimization is an interpersonal experience and it occurs in all kinds of relationships, from close and intimate ones to encounters between strangers. In this 2-hour webinar, participants will discuss the ecological framework and increase their understanding of the context in which violence occurs, specifically focusing on familial relationships. They will discuss the impact violence has in the familial environment on a person in victim status’ well-being and identity, expanding their understanding of how violence can disrupt one’s self continuity, relational value, and sense of meaning in their life. Participants will identify strategies to promote and support the wellness of the person in victim status as they struggle with meaningfulness, figuring out who they are separate from the victimization, and if they choose, remain in their familial relationships in safe ways.

Presenter: Tawanda Hubbard

Registration link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4fbelv4ab&oeidk=a07ehult7vkba26a8de

Registration is capped at 30 people.

Intersection of Drug Endangered Children (DEC) and Human Trafficking

July 27, 2021, 1 - 2 p.m.

Did you know that Human/Sex Trafficking and DEC intersect? Did you know that a large majority of the children trafficked have parents, caregivers or family members also using legal or illegal substances? Did you know that many trafficking victims also use drugs for a variety of reasons?

There is a disconnect across the country on how substance misuse and trafficking are connected and what professionals and volunteers can look for and how they can help. This one-hour presentation will look at both drug endangered children and human/sex trafficking individually as well as their intersections to increase knowledge of the issues as well as ideas of how to identify and help these at-risk children. Presenters will provide data, information, and examples to round out the picture for participants.

Participants will:

o Have increased knowledge of both drug endangered children and human/sex trafficking.

o Understand the intersections between drug endangered children and human/sex trafficking.

Presenter: National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Number of in-service credit hours: 1

Registration link: https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7wS7X7-uRxK007NtkzQLmQ

Intersection of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

August 31, 2021, 1 - 2 p.m.

Numerous research studies have informed us that there is a correlation between legal or illegal substance misuse and violence/domestic violence in the home. Often, one of these is missed when we are working with children and families…one of the reasons families have high recidivism rates.

This one-hour presentation will take a look at both legal and illegal substance misuse and domestic violence individually, how they impact the family unit, and then discuss their intersection in order to provide a larger picture of the combined impacts.

Participants will:

o Have increased knowledge of how legal and illegal substance misuse and domestic violence impact children and families.

o Understand the intersections of domestic violence and legal or illegal substance misuse in order to better understand their impacts on children and families.

Presenter: National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Number of in-service credit hours: 1

Registration link: https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D4iOY2N0Skqtb4NDeyjJJg