Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program

The Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program October 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin is out now! The October issue includes information and resources about Crime Prevention Awareness Month and World Mental Health Awareness Month, a profile of UnChained, a California nonprofit that unites at-risk youth with homeless dogs in a purposeful bond of learning and healing. Also, check out JJYD Certificate Program Instructor Spotlight on Foundations of Youth Development instructor Joel Núñez PhD, and upcoming course previews. Monthly juvenile justice-related grant opportunities are also included. Download the October 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin at https://adobe.ly/3ZWztcI. Don’t miss an update and subscribe at https://bit.ly/46UA7IF. #Rutgers #RutgersJJYD #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #newsletter

Join instructor Nicole McKenna, Ph.D. for Trauma Informed Care in Juvenile Justice, a new elective from the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program! Explore the nature and forms of childhood trauma and how it affects adolescent adjustment. The course highlights how traumatic experiences can pave the way for problem behavior, delinquency, and justice involvement during adolescence. Enroll now to help create a better future for our youth through a trauma-informed lens. Live on Zoom October 11 & 18, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) available    Learn more or register for Trauma Informed Care in Juvenile Justice at https://bit.ly/3TV8cnb. Hurry! Space is limited.   Discounted enrollment for groups of five or more.    For information about the JJYD program’s Fall/Winter 2024 courses, please visit https://bit.ly/3LS0A00 #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #traumainformedcare #trauma #mentalhealth #rutgers #RutgersJJYD

Did you know that justice-involved youth are two to three times more likely to die by suicide than their peers in the general population? This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month learn how to identify early signs of suicide risk to better support vulnerable youth and enroll in the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program course Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care. Join renowned Instructor Kalisha Smith, LCSW, and examine how suicide impacts justice-involved youth. By taking this course, you will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to create safe and supportive environments where youth can talk about their struggles and seek the help they need. Join today to help create a brighter future for our youth! Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care, with instructor Kalisha Smith, LCSW, is live on Zoom, Wednesday, September 25 & October 2, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Learn more or register at https://bit.ly/4e1Zqf9. Space is limited!

Enrollment is now open for the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program course, Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care. This elective course examines the impact of suicide on youth involved in the criminal justice system. This course provides participants with the resources, skills, and knowledge to create safe and supportive environments, where youth are more likely to disclose suicidal ideation and seek help. Participants will also gain critical insight into the importance of suicide prevention on a societal, community, and individual level, as well as practical strategies for youth and families within the juvenile justice system and their respective continuums of care. Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care, with instructor Kalisha Smith, LCSW, is live on Zoom, Wednesday, September 25 & October 2, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Learn more or register at https://bit.ly/4e1Zqf9. Space is limited! CLEs included #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #youthdevelopment #suicideprevention

Join renowned instructor Dr. Joel Nunez for Foundations of Youth Development, the first course of the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program Fall/Winter 2024 session! Explore the science of adolescent development, including cognitive, physical/neurological, social, and emotional development, and the effects of adverse childhood experiences on the developing brain. Gain a better understanding of predictive factors for youth outcomes and learn practical strategies for prevention and/or intervention.  Live on Zoom September 11 & 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) available    Register for Foundations of Youth Development at https://bit.ly/3TdH0iW HURRY! Space is very limited! Discounted enrollment for groups of five or more.    For information about the JJYD program’s Fall/Winter 2024 courses, please visit https://bit.ly/3LS0A00 #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #youthdevelopment #continuingeducation #professionaldevelopment

The Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program September 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin is out now! The September issue includes information and resources about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a profile of HOPE CREATIVE STUDIO, an inspiring organization that harnesses the power of hip-hop culture and creative arts to engage and inspire youth in the juvenile justice system, and in schools that serve at-risk students. Also, check out JJYD Certificate Program Instructor Spotlight on Kalisha Smith, LCSW, instructor for Suicide Prevention and the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care, and September 2024 Course Previews. Monthly juvenile justice-related grant opportunities are also included. Download the September 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin at https://adobe.ly/3ALigrZ.  Don’t miss an update and subscribe at https://bit.ly/46UA7IF. #Rutgers #RutgersJJYD #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #newsletter

Looking for a way to enhance your skills and advance your career in the field of juvenile justice? Look no further than the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program! Developed in partnership with New Jersey’s Governor's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, Council on Juvenile Justice System Improvement, and Juvenile Justice Commission, this program offers engaging content from national experts in psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education. Rutgers JJYD program is designed to help you expand your knowledge, connect with other professionals, and make a real difference in the lives of youth and families impacted by the justice system. Attend virtual classes from the convenience of your home or office. Course requirements can be fulfilled in as little as six months or take individual courses at your own pace. Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) are available at no additional cost. Download the Fall/Winter 2024 Course Schedule at https://bit.ly/3LS0A00 #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #youthdevelopment #culturalhumility #Rutgers #RutgersJJYD #professionaldevelopment #continuinglegaleducation

Check out the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program's August 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin. This month's issue includes information and resources for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month, a profile of Café Momentum, a nonprofit restaurant and culinary training program that offers paid internships to justice-involved youth, JJYD Certificate Program Instructor Spotlight on Robyn Holt, the Fall/Winter 2024 Course Schedule, and September 2024 Course Previews. Monthly juvenile justice-related grant opportunities are also provided. Download the August 2024 Juvenile Justice Bulletin at https://adobe.ly/3LOByPl and be sure to never miss an update and subscribe at https://bit.ly/46UA7IF. #Rutgers #RutgersJJYD #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #newsletter

The Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program Fall/Winter 2024 Session kicks off September 11 with Foundations of Youth Development! This session includes all four JJYD core courses plus a selection of six informative and compelling electives. Developed in close partnership with New Jersey’s Governor's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee, Council on Juvenile Justice System Improvement, and Juvenile Justice Commission—the Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program is open to professionals working with youth and families impacted by the justice system.   This professional development certificate will enhance your resume, expand your skills, and connect you with other professionals within the juvenile justice continuum of care from across the country. Each course offers engaging material from national content experts in the fields of psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education. Attend virtual classes from the convenience of your home or office!  Course requirements can be completed in as little as six months, or you can take individual courses at your own pace.  Plus, Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) are available at no additional cost! Download the Fall/Winter 2024 Course Schedule at https://bit.ly/3LS0A00 #juvenilejustice #youthjustice #youthdevelopment #legaleducation #continuinglegaleducation #professionaldevelopment Rutgers JJYD Fall/Winter 2024 Instructors include: Joel Núñez PhD; Nicole McKenna, Ph.D.; J. Victoria Laszlo, LCSW, LCADC; Kalisha Smith, LCSW; Michelle Callari & Kim Maloney; Randy Chadwick; Thurmond Gillis Jr., MA, LPC, NCC, CADC, DRCC; Dr. Tawanda Hubbard; Doug Evans; and Tameka Chatman, LCADC, SAP.

Join instructor Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, Ph.D. (cand.), DSW, MSW, LCSW for Rutgers Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Certificate Program course Engaging Youth and Families, live on Zoom August 1 & 8 from 10AM-1PM, Eastern. Dr. Hubbard, an associate professor of professional practice at Rutgers University School of Social Work obtained her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Bloomfield College and her MSW and DSW from RUSSW. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University. Dr. Hubbard has over 20 years of experience in child welfare, mental and behavioral health, case management, advocacy, and clinical practice with a small private practice and consulting firm. She is trained in family therapy, EMDR, and certified in REBT and child sexual abuse therapy. Dr. Hubbard designs curricula and provides workshops, keynotes, webinars, and publications connected to her scholarship interests (oppositionality and relational neglect in adolescence, implicit bias and microaggressions, the practice of mattering, etc.) Her research agenda focuses on mental and relational health and well-being in Black women and families, young Black women aging out of foster care and transitioning successfully into adulthood, dismantling structural inequities, and promoting inclusive and transformative leadership and practices in human service organizations. Dr. Hubbard was honored in 2022, 2023, and 2024 with the Outstanding Clinical Specialization Professor Award at RUSSW and in 2021 with a national Teaching Leadership Award in Higher Education by JV Educational Consultants. She is a past president of the National Association of Social Work New Jersey Chapter, an Alumna of the Council of Social Work Education Minority Doctoral Fellowship, and Family Process Institute New Writers Program Fellowship. Dr. Hubbard serves on various councils, advisory boards, and coalitions and belongs to associations focused on social work, family relations, child and adolescent development, mental/behavioral health, and child welfare. Join Dr. Hubbard and register for Engaging Youth and Families today at https://bit.ly/3WqUuKl