Welcome to the Creating Safe and Respectful Environments Training Catalog. Below, please find a description of our training opportunities. If you are from a NJ Youth Detention Center or a Juvenile Justice Commission facility, you may book any of the training titles listed below. These training opportunities are delivered on-site at your facility. All of these titles are appropriate for all levels of your staff, custody and civilian, with the exception of Supervisor Training, which is intended for Supervisors of custody staff.

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Current Available Titles:

Trauma and Juvenile Justice Youth - This three hour presentation with video component engages trainees in a discussion of trauma and how it affects youth in the juvenile justice system. Includes group discussion and strategies for working with traumatized youth.

Stress, Burnout and Vicarious Trauma - This three hour presentation explains the process of burnout and vicarious trauma. It also provides attendees with the opportunity to learn skills to enhance self-care and stress management, and invites trainees to create self-care plans.

Supervisor Training - Part presentation, part group supervision, this three hour training provides supervisors with essential skills for managing employees, creating greater compliance, improving employee morale and enhancing communication in the workplace.

Communication that Promotes Cooperation - This 3 hour training engages participants in role plays, allowing them to identify common situations in the workplace where poor communication typically occurs and to practice the skills necessary for good communication. This presentation is highly interactive and encouraged for all facilities on a regular basis.

Interpersonal and Beginning Counseling Skills - This 3 hour training focuses on the importance of good listening skills. Participants are given instruction in engaging difficult adolescents and helping them to explore their issues through positive, supportive listening techniques.

Managing Youth with Mental Health Disorders - This 3 hour training provides a comprehensive overview of the most common mental health disorders facing youth in the juvenile justice system. Includes presentation and group discussion.

Suicide Prevention - This three hour training includes a video component and an overview of three mental health disorders most closely linked with adolescent suicide: Major Depressive Disorder, BiPolar Disorder and Conduct Disorder. It includes strong emphasis on Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Protective Factors, as well as guidance for approaching suicidal youth.

Creating Safe and Respectful Environments - Our original training program will equip trainees with skills for working with challenging youth. The program emphasizes adopting a philosophy that focuses on creating environments and relationships that promote good behavior in youth. This program is three hours long and includes presentation, role play, and group discussion.

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