Art & Science of Youth Work
Interview Style Course
The Crisis of Our Black Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Studies show significant disproportionality in the representation of black youth in the juvenile justice system. This negatively impacts their engagement with school, employment, and their mental and chemical health.
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Recognizing Labor Trafficking
Human trafficking is exploitation of a person involving force, fraud, or coercion. Many people think of human trafficking as sex trafficking. But an equally harmful form is labor trafficking
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LGBTQ Foundations: Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills
By being inclusive to the LGBTQ community, youth programs help provide a vital sense of connection and support.
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Trauma Across Generations: Engaging the African American Community
Historical trauma continues to impact communities of color everywhere. Having a big picture perspective of the many factors at play will help you be more aware of your own biases.
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Gender Literacy for Inclusive Youth Work
As a youth worker, you may not even realize how many youth in your program are facing challenges around gender identity.
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We Are All Criminals
Our nation’s policies, policing, and prosecution have a disparate impact upon Black people, people of color, people experiencing poverty, and Indigenous people resulting in higher rates and weights of criminal...
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Cultural Intelligence in Youth Work
The population of racially and ethnically diverse youth continues to grow in communities across America and around the globe.
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How White Youth Workers Can Talk About Race and Racism
Avoiding talking about racism openly and honestly may adversely affect the positive development of young people. The relationships you build and the trust you foster with young people require meaningful...
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Culturally Inclusive Hmong American Youth Work
Empower AAPI youth, particularly Hmong Americans, by countering stereotypes and creating culturally inclusive spaces. Enhance your effectiveness as a youth worker by understanding Hmong cultural nuances and fostering inclusivity.
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