Juvenile Justice Services
Managing Youth in Short-Term Care
Four-Day Training (three- and five-day training options available)

OVERVIEW

This training provides you with practical tools for dealing with troubled juveniles. You will learn specific techniques to help your clients accept responsibility and be respectful. Lecture, discussion and limited role-play are used to teach you how to avert power struggles and promote skill development. Current theories on youth development, the importance of basic life skills, creating individual client goals, and increasing communication and teamwork are highlighted.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This training is designed for any professional who deals with youth in a transitional setting, including emergency shelters, secured and non-secured detention centers, evening reporting programs, youth ranches and assessment centers.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Through lecture and discussion, you will discover why social skill instruction is a critical component of client success.
• You'll understand the basic contingencies of behavior.
• You'll discover how to build client relationships that are based on mutual respect and empathy.
• You'll learn how to remain calm while de-escalating tense situations.
• Through practice and role-play, you'll be able to apply these new skills on the job.

Need to train a large group? We can bring customized training and
consultation to your site. Contact us for more information