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Video

Learn how jurisdictions across the country respond to human trafficking cases and explore the latest developments in effective intervention.

Publication Year 2024
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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
PDF

Learn about Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative's evidence-informed approach to the change and implementation process.

Publication Year 2015
Webinar

Explore how child welfare professionals and organizations can build capacity for implementing the reasonable and prudent parent standard (RPPS) for children and youth in foster care. 

Publication Year 2016
Video

Learn about the Collaborative and the work it does with agencies, Tribes, and courts to build capacity.

Publication Year 2016
PDF

Understand the principles underlying service provisioning for the Collaborative, in addition to goals, audiences, objectives, and examples.

Publication Year 2015
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Learn about the identified five dimensions of capacity, browse examples of each, and find out why each dimension is important to an organization.

Publication Year 2015
Webinar

Available on CapLEARN; registration required.
Provides a broad overview of the Child Welfare Response to Child and Youth Sex Trafficking learning curriculum and explores how the curriculum could be integrated into agency training programs.

Publication Year 2015
PDF

Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

Publication Year 2017
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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
PDF

Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

Publication Year 2021
PDF

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

Publication Year 2016
Video

Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

Publication Year 2020