Caring for Children and Youth in Crisis Part II
The word “crisis” comes from the Latinized form of the Greek word krisis, meaning "decisive point in the progress of a disease.” It denotes a critical juncture at which change is inevitable, for better or worse. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the civil unrest persists around the country in the wake of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, it is well-known that the US is facing a mental health crisis among our children and youth. In partnership with American Institutes for Research & the Forum for Youth Investment, the Afterschool Alliance is excited to announce a series of webinars focused on the why and how of implementing trauma-informed approaches in youth development programs.
The first webinar in this series provided an overview of what we know about the effects of adversity on child and adolescent brain development. In this webinar, the second of the series, Afterschool Alliance will dive into the implications of this research for youth development practitioners at both the systems and program level. They will provide concrete examples of how programs are ensuring or can ensure that they are providing safe and supportive environments that are centered on healing.
Join October 13th for a conversation with experts in the field who will provide practical tips and suggestions on how to create healing-centered environments in afterschool programs, ensure educational equity, and discuss the important role of youth development programs in addressing adverse childhood experiences.
Speakers:
Shawn Ginwright, Founder and CEO, Flourish Agenda, Inc.
Ebony Grace, Chief Operating Officer, NJSACC
Salma Villareal, Program, Community, and Engagement Coordinator, ourBRIDGE for KIDS
Deb Moroney, Managing Director, American Institutes for Research (Moderator)