Authentic Communication & Youth Service Provision (OCFS-Sponsored Breakout Session)

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Communication and rapport building is key to working with youth and creating a safe environment for them to thrive. Explore communication best practices such as Motivational Interviewing, mediation, and deescalation, and applying trauma-informed care strategies to communication. Attendees will leave with case examples, lessons learned, and a better understanding of best practices for communicating with youth authentically and effectively. 

Speakers:

  • Samantha Isabel Calero, Associate, Social & Economic Policy, Abt Associates

  • Anjala Huff, Associate Director, Point Source Youth

  • Faith, Youth Advocate, North Dakota Youth Action Board

  • Sheron A. Bell, Youth Committee Member, Flexible Housing Program

  • Alesha Alexcee, Research Project Associate, Chapin Hall

 
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