Harm Reduction Strategies for Youth Who Run Away
Presented by Nicole Klasey, Psy.D.
Recorded on August 3, 2023
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” Page
An alarming number of youth run away from home, foster homes, group homes, etc. which can place them in extreme danger. While the safest option for youth would be to not run away, many still do. It’s important for youth serving providers to incorporate harm reduction principles; unfortunately, telling youth not to run away doesn’t work.
In this training, participants will learn the reasons why youth run away and the harm reduction strategies for youth who run away to help increase their safety.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” Page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 3.0 CEs for Psychologists, 3.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 3.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs,3.0 NASP CPDs for School Psychologists, or 3.0 ISBE CPDUs for Illinois Educators
An alarming number of youth run away from home, foster homes, group homes, etc. which can place them in extreme danger. While the safest option for youth would be to not run away, many still do. It’s important for youth serving providers to incorporate harm reduction principles; unfortunately, telling youth not to run away doesn’t work.
In this training, participants will learn the reasons why youth run away and the harm reduction strategies for youth who run away to help increase their safety.
After attending this introductory-level training, participants will be able to:
- Define harm reduction
- Identify at least 1 reason youth run away
- Identify at least 1 harm reduction strategy for youth who run away
This program meets APA’s continuing education standard 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than
application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures
This program meets APA’s continuing education goal 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
General Admission: $60
The Chicago School Alumni/Faculty/Staff: $45
Students: $30
(*Please email [email protected] for coupon code)
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, there will be no refunds.
Nicole Klasey, PsyD, Consulting Psychologist
Nicole Klasey is a clinical psychologist who consults with agencies on trauma-informed care, programming for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), culturally responsive services, vicarious trauma, and leadership development through Klasey Consulting LLC. Nicole has been training multidisciplinary audiences on trauma-related topics since 2015 and has taught graduate level psychology courses. She authored a commercial sexual exploitation intervention and prevention curriculum. Her work has been recognized by Los Angeles County leaders and she has been awarded the State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition by Senator Joel Anderson.
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Whitbeck, L. B. (2017). Nowhere to grow: Homeless and runaway adolescents and their families.
Routledge. Wilson, D. P., Donald, B., Shattock, A. J., Wilson, D., & Fraser-Hurt, N. (2015). The cost-effectiveness of harm reduction. International Journal of Drug Policy, 26, S5-S11.
Target Audience: Clinicians, social workers, school staff, and other providers working with youth
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 3.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 3.0 hour of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
Illinois Educators: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an approved provider for continuing professional development by the Illinois State Board of Education.
School Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this continuing professional development activity.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.