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

Publication Year 2015
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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.

Publication Year 2015
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Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Publication Year 2021
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Find information about using collaborative practices and models across human service systems to better serve families dealing with co-occurring issues.

Publication Year 2017
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Get the basics on general practice for agency interventions, including screening, documenting descriptions of abuse and protective efforts, and evaluating risk.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how domestic violence and child maltreatment affect families and read about the risks, impacts, protective efforts, and other related topics.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how domestic violence documentation can help hold perpetrators accountable and promote survivor safety and well-being.

Publication Year 2017
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Discover a comprehensive range of information about domestic violence decision-making.

Publication Year 2017
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Find family engagement strategies for survivors, children, and perpetrators of domestic violence.

Publication Year 2017
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Examine foundational information and suggestions for effective casework and supporting examples for families experiencing domestic violence.

Publication Year 2017
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Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

Publication Year 2016
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Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

Publication Year 2020
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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).

Publication Year 2015
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Learn to prepare transgender children and youth for court and support them in the courtroom.

Publication Year 2021
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Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.

Publication Year 2017