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Racism, Privilge and Oppression (9:00am - 4:00pm, Lunch on your own 12:00pm - 1:00pm)We will establish a foundational understanding of racism, privilege and oppression, and present an understanding of the experience of oppressed persons in our community and how to construct a culturally relevant practice. Special attention will be paid to the experience of oppressed persons in the mental health, criminal justice and educational systems. This course is co-presented by Schanica Pickens of Adelphi University School of Social Work and Anthony Zenkus of The Safe Center.
A Strengths-Based Approach to Working With Adolescents (Training 9am-4:00pm, Lunch On Your Own 12:00pm-1:00pm)We will focus on incorporating a strengths-based approach to working with adolescents, to invite the whole person and not only the broken, troubled and hurt parts. We will address how this strengths-based approach can help us move beyond the medical model better incorporate the impact of the social environment in our work with teens. Special attention will be paid to how the mental health and educational systems can improve in the way they work with adolescents.This workshop is presented by Anthony Zenkus, LMSW, Director of Education at The Safe Center. Anthony has over 25 years experience in working with youth, families and communities and specializes in the impact of trauma and abuse on individuals and groups.
Human Sex TraffickingWe will explore the prevalence, dynamics, and definitions of human trafficking and look at how it impacts us regionally and nationally. Participants will learn how to better identify potential trafficking victims and how to refer them to specialized services.