Description

This presentation will be discussing how to identify relationship abuse, support adolescents who are struggling in an abusive relationship and the key elements of universally promoting a healthy relationship.

Presentation Topics:

• Scope of the problem
• Definition of relationship abuse
• Warning signs – “RED” Flags
• Barriers to leaving an abusive relationship
• How to support a teen
• Promoting healthy relationships
• Tools & resources for teens, parents, educators, and other professionals

This presentation is an introduction for understanding the complexity of adolescent relationship abuse and setting the stage for promoting healthy relationships. Recommended audiences: educators, coaches, counselors, school administrators, social workers, batterer intervention facilitators, and other professionals working with young adults. In addition, parents, caregivers, and school board members are welcome to attend.

For NCEDSV Non-Members who need CEU’s, the cost to attend this training is $35. Complimentary CEUs are available to all members.  If you plan on attending more than one training a year, consider joining as an NCEDSV Member to receive complimentary CEUs:  https://www.ncedsv.org/ceus.

This presentation was supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NB01OT009495-01-00 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.