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Spotlight on Family Engagement in Youth Reentry Webinar

June 2019

This webinar highlights the promising practices of state and local agencies to engage families in supporting youth reentry efforts both during and after their release from confinement. Speakers identify ways in which increasing family engagement has in turn enhanced youth accountability and has helped youth and families to succeed in community life following commitment.

This webinar occurred on March 12, 2019.

Building Trauma Informed Police Responses in Your Agency Training and Tools Webinar

June 2019

OJJDP, in collaboration with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), presents “Building Trauma-Informed Police Responses in Your Agency: Training and Tools.” This webinar provides an overview of trauma-informed policing for officers, law enforcement agencies, and communities. Presenters describe the phenomenon of trauma, share data about traumatic exposure, and introduce online training and tools developed by IACP and Yale with support from OJJDP to help agencies build trauma-informed responses.

This webinar occurred on March 18, 2019.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model Webinar

June 2019

This OJJDP-hosted webinar to discusses the "Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model" from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center. The InCK model is designed to reduce costs and improve quality of health care for children and youth from birth to 21 years of age, who are covered by Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The model offers prevention, early identification, and treatment of behavioral and physical health needs for youth, including opioid addiction.

This webinar occurred on February 21, 2019.

Checklist to Change – Rethinking Phases Recovery and Reunification in Your FTC Webinar

June 2019

A growing number of family treatment courts (FTCs) are moving beyond the traditional pre‐set phasing structure focused on compliance, drug test results and completing a checklist of requirements to one that accounts for parents’ strengths, readiness, and supporting real behavioral change. This webinar explores the innovative and meaningful approach Family Treatment Courts (FTCs) have adopted to better assess and prepare families for successful recovery and reunification.

This webinar occurred on January 22, 2019.

OJJDP FY 19 Second Chance Act: Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Children Webinar

June 2019

This program will promote and expand services in detention and correctional facilities to incarcerated individuals and their minor children younger than age 18, and provide services to children of incarcerated parents by facilitating access to services that support their needs. This webinar reviews the application process and provide a general overview of the grant solicitation "Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children."

Section 508: Creating Accessible PowerPoint Documents

April 2019

Geared toward OJJDP grantees, this video provides a guide for creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

This video provides a detailed look at how to make Microsoft PowerPoint source files Section 508 friendly so they can be converted to more accessible PDF files.

Section 508: An Overview

April 2019

Geared toward OJJDP grantees, this video provides a high-level overview of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The video describes Section 508, its history, who is impacted, what needs to be made compliant.

View all videos in the Section 508 (Accessibility) Playlist.

Section 508: Creating Accessible Word Documents

April 2019

Geared toward OJJDP grantees, this video provides a guide for creating documents in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

This video provides a detailed look at how to make Microsoft Word source files Section 508 friendly so they can be converted to more accessible PDF files.

View all videos in the Section 508 (Accessibility) playlist.

Runaway Youth Prevention Webinar

April 2019

OJJDP presents "Runaway Youth Prevention." This webinar addresses runaway youth prevention and focus on emerging needs, recent initiatives and legislation, and the importance of law enforcement involvement. Presenters discuss strategies and best practices to prevent runaway youth and examine how research on runaway youth can be applied in various settings.

This webinar occurred on November 28, 2018.

Strategies for the Prevention, Response and Recovery from Acts of Violence Webinar

April 2019

OJJDP, in collaboration with the Police Foundation, presented “Strategies for the Prevention, Response, and Recovery from Acts of Violence in Schools” discussing ongoing efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from school violence. Presenters explored lessons learned, best practices, and the role of school resource officers in school violence prevention.

Mentoring Children and Youth Affected by Opioid Misuse and Substance Abuse Webinar

April 2019

OJJDP, in collaboration with the National Mentoring Resource Center, presented “Mentoring Children and Youth Affected by Opioid Misuse and Substance Abuse.” This webinar focused on the role mentoring plays in supporting youth impacted by opioid and substance abuse. Presenters discussed the effects of opioid and substance abuse on families and communities, how mentoring programs are addressing this growing issue, and how mentoring can support other strategies and best practices.

This webinar occurred on September 17, 2018.

Family Drug Courts Serving Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders and their Infants Webinar

April 2019

OJJDP, in collaboration with Children and Family Futures, presents "Planning for Safe Care — What Your Family Drug Court Needs To Know About Serving Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorders and Their Infants." The webinar features a facilitated discussion between a nationally recognized family drug court judge and a women's health care and addiction medicine expert who will share their experiences and knowledge on best practices in the treatment of opioid use disorders.