Inservices and Ongoing Education

Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Please join us for a private online screening of the documentary Blue Baby.  This is a film that follows eight incarcerated youth through a prison alternative known as Boys Town. Their story challenges what people have believed about problem behavior for many years.  For more information on the documentary, […]

Held virtually, Hosted by Illinois CASA As the field of substance use disorders (SUDs) expands its focus on family involvement, innovative approaches are essential. Regardless of a parent’s outcome—whether recovery, incarceration, or, tragically, death—families often experience profound grief and frustration. This workshop will explore the intersection of SUDs and family grief, providing insight into the

Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Join Advocate Supervisor and Training staff to discuss details of your case in a supportive and confidential environment. Hear advice from fellow volunteers, share experiences, celebrate successes and receive feedback in this group case chat.

Held in person at the St. Charles Library, 1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of

Held in person at the Juvenile Justice Center, 37W655 Il. Rt. 38, St. Charles Pam Ely, Mental Health Coordinator and Program Manager at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center will share insights into the dually involved youth served by their program. These are youth that are DCFS involved and are in detention at the JJC.

Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Join Advocate Supervisor and Training staff to discuss details of your case in a supportive and confidential environment. Hear advice from fellow volunteers, share experiences, celebrate successes and receive feedback in this group case chat.

Held virtually via Teams; link sent via email Join Director of Advocate Supervision, Laura Sanders and Advocate Supervisor, Lucy Rivera as they explain the step by step process for reporting suspected abuse and neglect to the DCFS Hotline.

Held virtually, hosted by Illinois CASA Corrective thinking is a process that helps people identify and change their erroneous thought patterns and behaviors. It can help people face challenges with better choices and positive change. During this training we will discuss the different thinking traps and ways to respond to help begin to make responsible

Held virtually, Hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Presented by The Power Project Attendees will receive an overview of human trafficking, with an emphasis on the direct impact it has on young people. Topics include: defining sex trafficking, statistics, contributing factors that drive demand, legislation, and tips on providing trauma-informed support to youth who may

held virtually, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) occurs when an infant or young child is violently shaken. This training will help participants understand the signs, effects and causes of SBS and the impact on families and society. Register Here