The 15th Annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference - Youth Violence Prevention in the COVID Era: Impact and Implementation

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our daily lives beyond its obvious medical impact. For our youth, the increased isolation, inconsistent supervision, heightened levels of psychic stress, and a fragile economy may be driving factors for the increases in violence that many cities have witnessed over the past few months. At the same time, the pandemic has made it more difficult to establish connections and be in relationship with our youth due to school closures, social distancing, and the challenges of virtual communication. This year's conference explores both aspects of this issue with the dual goal of reducing the pandemic’s influence on youth violence occurrences, and overcoming the challenges associated with conducting effective youth violence prevention work in a virtual environment. These goals will be achieved through keynote addresses, panel discussions and breakout sessions led by local and nationally recognized youth violence prevention experts, providing conference attendees with practical and effective tips and tools that can be quickly implemented at home, school, work, or in the community.

Date/Time
Friday, April 16, 2021 (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST)
Must attend the entire webinar to receive credit.


Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.


Continuing Education Credit
(You MUST attend the entire conference to receive credit)

CEUs/Contact Hours
This Activity fulfills the requirement for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing contact hours.

NC Psychologists Credit
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Objectives

• Understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon the frequency and severity of multiple forms of youth violence, including community violence, intimate partner violence, and self-injury.
• Learn about the potential factors leading to the increases in youth violence seen during the COVID-19 era and potential strategies to lessen the impact of these contributing factors.
• Learn from experienced youth violence prevention providers about the unique challenges imposed by the pandemic of providing prevention and intervention services to youth at risk for violent victimization or perpetration, and about some of the innovative approaches they are utilizing to carry out their important work.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

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