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

OVERVIEW

Short-term care training focuses on skills that will help to create an environment within your facility that empowers staff and clients. Lecture, discussion and role-play are used to teach you specific methods to avert power struggles and promote skill development in clients. The training highlights current theories on youth development, the importance of basic life skills, creating individual client goals and increasing communication and teamwork.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This training is designed specifically for any professionals who deal with youth in a transitional program or facility, including emergency shelters, secured and non-secured detention centers, evening reporting programs, youth ranches and assessment centers.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

Through this training experience, you and your staff will

• Understand the basic contingencies of behavior.
• Discover why social skill instruction is a critical component of client success.
• Learn the importance of basing relationships on mutual respect and empathy.
• Develop a high level of consistency when dealing with difficult youth behavior.
• Know how to remain calm when de-escalating tense situations.
• Empower clients by helping them develop self-control strategies, critical thinking skills and life skills.
• Be able to use your new skills on the job immediately.

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