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Webinar

Learn about a framework for applying safety science to promote a culture of safety in child welfare agencies.

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Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.

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See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

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Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

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Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

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Review the protective capacities and protective factors frameworks used to assess, intervene, and serve families.

Webinar

Learn about resources to support child welfare agencies as they implement requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183) that prevent sex trafficking and improve child welfare responses to trafficking victims. 

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Explore tips and strategies to effectively engage and sustain the involvement of families and youth at the agency level. 

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Explore sex trafficking prevention best practices for implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

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Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.