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Webinar

Learn about the practice and systemic changes Hawaii, Indiana, and Westchester County, NY, made in partnership with their youth and young adult partners.

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

Publication Year 2022
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Ensure that youth and young adults exiting foster care can obtain their vital documents before transitioning from foster care.

Publication Year 2024
Infographic

Illustrates the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity supporting engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care. Each of the four segments succinctly defines an element of organizational capacity building for youth engagement.

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity that supports engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Get practical guidance for building organizational capacity and for implementing flexible and innovate programs for youth engagement.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Learn how to build capacity in each of four component areas to promote a culture and climate that encourages youth engagement at all levels of an organization.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2017