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SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: Let's Talk About Drugs: A Three-Part Course
DESCRIPTION:This three-part course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical communication skills to consider how we can bring a more holistic approach to our work with people who use drugs. The first session introduces Dr. Zinberg’s “Drug\, Set\, Setting” framework to develop a multidimensional understanding of drug use\, examining how pharmacological properties\, individual characteristics\, and societal factors interact. \nBuilding on this foundation\, Session 2 introduces Motivational Interviewing techniques that you can use to help community members develop their own insight\, grow confidence in their capacity to make changes\, and honor their autonomy—core elements of self-determination theory and facilitating meaningful change. \nWe will move beyond traditional deficit-focused approaches to develop a more nuanced\, person-centered practice that recognizes the complex interplay between drugs\, individuals\, and their social contexts. Through didactic learning\, sharing knowledge and experience\, and skill-building exercises\, this course asks us each how we might bring more effective\, compassionate\, and empowering support for people who use drugs. \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\nParticipants will: \n\nDistinguish between the physical effects of major drug classes\, while analyzing how individual characteristics and social contexts influence drug use experiences and risks\nDemonstrate Motivational Interviewing techniques—including reflective listening\, open questions\, and autonomy support—to foster conditions that promote self-directed change in people who use drugs\nAssess your own assumptions about drug use and recovery in a supportive learning environment\, reconsidering your professional stance through newly acquired frameworks including “Drug\, Set\, Setting” and Self-Determination Theory (SDT)\nApply more effective\, respectful\, and person-centered interventions in your professional role\n\nApplications are due by October 27\, 2026. \nThe Academy for Community Behavioral Health\, part of the CUNY School of Professional Studies\, launched in June 2021 with funding from the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health and Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. The Academy puts behavioral health tools in the hands of community-based organizations and others who have meaningful opportunities to start conversations and provide help.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/the-academy-for-community-behavioral-health-lets-talk-about-drugs-a-three-part-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: Holding the Line: A Roundtable on the Strain in Victim Services - 1 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Victim service providers at every level\, national\, state\, and local\, are grappling with the painful reality of doing more with less. Federal and state cuts to basic safety net resources are leaving survivors with impossible choices: staying in unsafe environments\, facing financial collapse\, or returning to abusive situations. At the same time\, programs that serve them are facing staff shortages\, reduced funding\, and overwhelming demand. \nThis candid roundtable brings together leaders from across the field to discuss how they’re navigating these challenges. While there are no easy answers\, we’ll explore the tough decisions being made around prioritizing services\, de-emphasizing certain populations\, and adapting expectations in a time when workloads continue to grow and resources continue to shrink. Most importantly\, this conversation will create space for connection and solidarity\, a reminder that none of us are in this alone. \nJoin us to hear how others are weathering the storm\, to share your experience\, and to be part of a community that is holding the line together. \nFrom the officer on patrol to animal welfare and control professionals\, social services caseworkers\, jail and corrections staff\, and probation officers\, even the academics who research and study this sector\, the Justice Clearinghouse helps justice and public safety professionals keep up with the trends\, best practices\, and success stories shaping their work through articles\, webinars\, and training.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/justice-clearinghouse-holding-the-line-a-roundtable-on-the-strain-in-victim-services-1-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T153608Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: When the Helpers are Hurt: What Healing Looks like for Criminal Justice and Related Professionals
DESCRIPTION:If trauma is chaos\, healing is order. \nThis webinar explores what recovery looks like for the helpers themselves—criminal justice and human service professionals carrying the weight of secondary trauma. Drawing from Dr. Judith Herman’s empirically validated Trauma and Recovery framework\, we’ll examine each of the four stages of healing through the lens of provider well-being. \nYou’ll learn practical tools—like the CE-CERT model for managing secondary trauma—and why ignoring this healing process can come at a high cost\, including burnout\, disconnection\, and even suicide\, which is currently at an all-time high among providers. \nAt its core\, this session offers a reminder from Dr. Herman’s work: \n\n“Therapy is NOT to ‘fix’ you. You aren’t an iPhone or a dog. Therapy is to help you learn to live again\, to learn to love again\, to connect again\, to be human again.” \n\nFrom the officer on patrol to animal welfare and control professionals\, social services caseworkers\, jail and corrections staff\, and probation officers\, even the academics who research and study this sector\, the Justice Clearinghouse helps justice and public safety professionals keep up with the trends\, best practices\, and success stories shaping their work through articles\, webinars\, and training.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/justice-clearinghouse-when-the-helpers-are-hurt-what-healing-looks-like-for-criminal-justice-and-related-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: Cash Assistance Rental Subsidy Program: FHEPS – 2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:The Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) is a rental subsidy for families with children in NYC who are on Cash Assistance (CA).  In this course\, we will briefly review key elements of the CA program\, including how household size is determined and how income is calculated. We will cover FHEPS eligibility and the FHEPS benefit package\, including how the FHEPS subsidy and rent share are calculated. \nPlease Note: This course will not cover how to fill out a FHEPS application or all eligibility factors of the CA program. Additionally\, this course will not cover the CityFHEPS program.  For information on the differences between FHEPS and CityFHEPS\, click here. \nCash Assistance for Beginners is a recommended prerequisite for all eligibility factors of the Cash Assistance program. \nTarget Audience: Social service and legal professionals with knowledge of Cash Assistance who want to help Cash Assistance recipients understand the FHEPS program. \nThis course is accredited by the NYS: \n\n\n\nEducation Department’s State Board for Social Work for LMSW/LCSW (#SW-0213) and LMHC (#MHC-0247) for 2.0 contact hours.\nOffice of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) (ETP-#1456) CPP Initial/Renewal\, CPS Initial/Renewal\, CASAC Renewal for 2.0 clock hours.\n\n\n\nBenefits Plus Learning Center designs and offers high-quality training opportunities that equip professionals to effectively navigate public benefit and housing programs. Our courses provide practical knowledge\, advocacy skills\, and access to government contacts\, helping you cut through the red tape.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/benefits-plus-learning-center-cash-assistance-rental-subsidy-program-fheps-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T100000
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SUMMARY:Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute: De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations – 6 CEC
DESCRIPTION:If you work with people\, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence\, interpersonal communication skills\, and empathy. \nYou will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions\, identify enablers of violence\, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training\, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies. \n\n\nCTRI provides training (in-person and online)\, consulting\, books\, and free resources in the areas of trauma\, mental health\, counselling skills\, and violence prevention. At the heart of our training materials and resources is a belief that everyone should be trauma-informed. We hope that the impact of our work ripples out into the world\, inspiring learning and improving lives.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/crisis-and-trauma-resource-institute-de-escalating-potentially-violent-situations-6-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165643Z
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SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: Center for Urban Community Services: NYC Supportive Housing Applications: Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:A complete and well-developed supportive housing application is critical to accurately presenting the client’s needs\, strengths\, and eligibility for housing. Incomplete documentation or insufficient information can delay approval and reduce the likelihood of a successful housing placement.\n\nIn this webinar\, the presenter will share best practices for conducting housing-focused assessments and preparing accurate\, comprehensive applications\,\n\nParticipants will also learn how to prepare clients for housing interviews and support them through the referral\, interview\, and placement process.\n\n\nFor nearly 50 years\, Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) has advanced lasting stability for individuals and communities by delivering integration housing\, healthcare and supportive services rooted in dignity\, trust\, and human connection. Through a comprehensive\, relationship-centered model\, CUCS meets people where they are\, addressing homelessness\, responding to immediate crises\, and building pathways to long-term independence. By combining decades of proven outcomes with innovated approaches to care\, CUCS transforms lives and sets the standard for how cities can respond to homelessness\, mental health challenges\, and systemic inequities at scale.\n\nPresenter:\nRosalie Bouret\, BA is the HRC Coordinator with the Housing Resource Center at the CUCS Institute. Ms. Bouret has fifteen years of experience in mental health and supportive housing. In her current role\, she oversees the Housing Consultation and Resources program\, provides liaison support for the Single Point of Access (SPOA) Housing program and for the Reentry Coordination System. She facilitates the NYC OMH Housing 101 training and the NY/NY Overview Training\, as well as providing support navigating the mental health supportive housing options in NYC. She has also worked with the New York State Office of Mental Health with placing priority applicants transitioning into the community from Adult Homes and State Psychiatric Centers. Prior to joining CUCS\, she served as an Assistant Program Director for a HASA contracted scattered-site supportive housing program\, and for a congregate DHS contracted supported SRO program.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-center-for-urban-community-services-nyc-supportive-housing-applications-best-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T143000
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SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: Legacy in Leadership: An Ask Me Anything with Women at the Helm
DESCRIPTION:What does leadership look like at the top — especially for women who’ve spent decades in public service? \nIn this candid\, wide-ranging conversation\, three senior leaders in corrections share the real talk behind the titles: how they’ve navigated career wins and setbacks\, the weight of caregiving and postponed self-care\, the question of what comes next\, and what it means to leave a legacy that lifts others. \nFrom salary negotiation to succession planning\, advocating for your own future to preparing the next generation — this session is part reflection\, part roadmap. Whether you’re approaching retirement or just beginning to think about your long game\, this conversation offers wisdom\, lived experience\, and powerful reminders that sometimes\, it is okay to make it about you. \nFrom the officer on patrol to animal welfare and control professionals\, social services caseworkers\, jail and corrections staff\, and probation officers\, even the academics who research and study this sector\, the Justice Clearinghouse helps justice and public safety professionals keep up with the trends\, best practices\, and success stories shaping their work through articles\, webinars\, and training.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/justice-clearinghouse-legacy-in-leadership-an-ask-me-anything-with-women-at-the-helm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T164340Z
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SUMMARY:988 Crisis Systems Response: Mobile Crisis Response: Evidence-Based Models & Co-Responder Approaches
DESCRIPTION:This second webinar builds on the mobile crisis foundations introduced in Webinar 1 by examining how communities structure the “someone to respond” component of a coordinated behavioral health crisis continuum. The session reviews behavioral health-led mobile crisis teams\, co-responder approaches\, peer models\, and hybrid or regional adaptations comparing their purposes\, strengths\, limitations\, and appropriate use cases.  Discussion will address the contextual factors that shape model selection\, which may include dispatch and triage\, safety\, law enforcement backup thresholds\, community trust\, workforce capacity\, geography\, and local infrastructure. This webinar emphasizes that co-response is one option within a broader crisis continuum\, and that model selection should reflect community needs\, local risk\, available resources\, and connections with 988\, 911/dispatch\, crisis stabilization\, follow-up care\, and community-based supports. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDistinguish key features and purposes of behavioral health-led mobile crisis teams\, co-responder approaches\, peer models\, and other hybrid or regional adaptations.\nCompare these models’ benefits\, limitations\, appropriate use cases\, including safety considerations.\nIdentify how local factors such as dispatch and triage practices\, workforce capacity\, geography\, and system resources shape which model fits a given community.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nJoy Bell\, Director of Office of Mental Health Justice Programs\, Georgia Department Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities\n\nThe Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Center (CSR-TTAC) provides support to States\, Territories\, Tribal organizations\, and community partners across the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network and behavioral health crisis continuum of care. The goal of the CSR-TTAC is to support a crisis care system that is integrated\, sustainable\, fair\, and aligned around evidence-based and evidenced-informed practices.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/988-crisis-systems-response-mobile-crisis-response-evidence-based-models-co-responder-approaches/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260924T165728Z
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SUMMARY:Codesmith: Foundational Launchpad
DESCRIPTION:Foundational Launchpad is a no-cost\, fully online\, primarily self-paced foundation and career-exploration/readiness program delivered in partnership with the Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP). You work through the curriculum on your own schedule\, with optional weekly pair-programming and study-group sessions plus a short weekly progress check-in form. \nThe curriculum covers JavaScript fundamentals through object-oriented programming\, asynchronous JavaScript\, the Chrome Extension capstone\, and four AI-focused units. Choose the Accelerated Launchpad Track or Flexible Launchpad Track based on the weekly pace that fits your goals. \n\nCodesmith is an advanced technology training and education company that runs rigorous remote and onsite programs focusing on software engineering\, computer science\, and artificial intelligence.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/codesmith-foundational-launchpad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
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SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: The A\, B\, C’s and D’s of Medicare – 2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Medicare Part A\, Part B\, Part D – and what’s Part C? It is important to have a basic understanding of Medicare to better assist Medicare beneficiaries. This course will cover the different parts of Medicare\, as well as choices in the Medicare program – Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage – and the pros and cons of each. We will discuss the Medicare enrollment periods\, and how and when to make plan changes. Finally\, we will learn about the cost structure for Medicare-covered services\, and programs to assist with these costs. \nTarget Audience: Health and social service professionals seeking a basic overview of Medicare and how to best help clients maximize the benefit. \n\nThis course is accredited by the NYS:\n\nEducation Department’s State Board for Social Work for LMSW/LCSW (#SW-0213) and LMHC (#MHC-0247) for 2.0 contact hours.\nOffice of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) (ETP-#1456) for CPP Initial/Renewal\, CPS Initial/Renewal\, CASAC Renewal for 2.0 clock hours.\n\n\n\nBenefits Plus Learning Center designs and offers high-quality training opportunities that equip professionals to effectively navigate public benefit and housing programs. Our courses provide practical knowledge\, advocacy skills\, and access to government contacts\, helping you cut through the red tape.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/benefits-plus-learning-center-the-a-b-cs-and-ds-of-medicare-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T132329Z
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SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice: Overview of MOCJ Programs and Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:The NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) develops and implements innovative programs that improve lives\, public safety\, and fairness in the justice system. In this webinar\, staff members from MOCJ will detail the different areas that MOCJ works in to support individuals in contact with the criminal justice system and how to prevent deeper system involvement.\n\n\nPresenters will overview how MOCJ’s programming for alternatives to detention and incarceration\, reentry\, and emergency transitional housing assists individuals at every stage of the justice involvement process\, from prevention and early intervention efforts to assisting with transition from incarceration. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the resources made available through MOCJ for clients and the greater community.\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nSara Tempel currently serves as the Senior Advisor of Housing Initiatives at the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. In this role\, she oversees the Emergency Transitional Housing portfolio\, which supports justice-impacted individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. She also provides strategic policy leadership focusing on identifying housing opportunities and gaps\, advancing housing-centered solutions\, and aligning policies related to serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) with broader efforts to reduce jail populations. Prior to her current position\, Sara held multiple roles at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)\, where she worked across policy\, housing development\, and rental subsidy programs. She also has experience in the supportive housing nonprofit sector\, contributing to programs that serve vulnerable populations.\n\n\n\n\n\nLainey Johnston is the Director of Diversion Initiatives at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice\, where she oversees Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) and pre-arraignment diversion programs. Her work focuses on strengthening community-based alternatives to incarceration and expanding coordinated responses for individuals with behavioral health needs. Drawing on her experience connecting unhoused New Yorkers to essential services\, she brings a person-centered approach to advancing diversion and improving criminal legal system outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from St. John’s University.\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan R. Montoya is a first-generation Guatemalan American attorney and public sector leader focused on advancing equity and innovation in the criminal justice system. He serves as Executive Director of Diversion & Transition at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice\, overseeing more than 30 programs that expand alternatives to incarceration and support reentry. Previously\, he led pretrial services at MOCJ and worked on policy\, legal strategy\, and program management as Associate Counsel. Earlier in his career\, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx\, prosecuting a wide range of criminal cases.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-mayors-office-of-criminal-justice-overview-of-mocj-programs-and-initiatives/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T164734Z
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SUMMARY:988 Crisis Systems Response: Connecting Through Faith: Promoting 988 in Faith-Based Communities
DESCRIPTION:Appropriate and effective communication and marketing strategies are essential to building awareness and understanding of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and connecting people to crisis support when they need it. Faith-based communities are often trusted sources of support\, connection\, and guidance\, making them valuable partners in increasing awareness and understanding of 988. \nThis webinar will equip crisis response professionals\, 988 contact centers\, behavioral health providers\, and community outreach organizations with strategies for effectively engaging faith leaders and congregations as partners in effective crisis response and prevention efforts. Participants will explore approaches for building authentic relationships with faith communities\, developing community-aligned messaging\, addressing stigma related to mental health and help-seeking\, and leveraging faith-based networks to reach individuals who may be reluctant to engage with traditional behavioral health services. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the role of faith-based organizations as trusted partners in promoting awareness and utilization of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline\nUnderstand how to use compassionate\, life-affirming language when discussing suicide\, addiction\, and emotional distress in faith communities\nIdentify strategies for building and sustaining partnerships with faith leaders and congregations to support crisis prevention and linkage to care\n\nThe Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Center (CSR-TTAC) provides support to States\, Territories\, Tribal organizations\, and community partners across the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network and behavioral health crisis continuum of care. The goal of the CSR-TTAC is to support a crisis care system that is integrated\, sustainable\, fair\, and aligned around evidence-based and evidenced-informed practices.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/988-crisis-systems-response-connecting-through-faith-promoting-988-in-faith-based-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T162847Z
CREATED:20260917T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T162847Z
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SUMMARY:Stony Brook School of Social Welfare: Trauma-Informed Nutrition in Substance Use Recovery - 3 CEC
DESCRIPTION:Many individuals in recovery have complex trauma histories that influence eating behaviors\, body image\, and food access. This training introduces a trauma-informed framework for discussing nutrition in substance use treatment settings. Participants will learn how to recognize trauma- related eating patterns\, avoid triggering or stigmatizing food language\, and support clients using a compassionate\, harm-reduction approach consistent with OASAS trauma-informed care principles. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDefine trauma-informed principles as they relate to food and eating behaviors.\nRecognize common trauma-related eating patterns in recovery populations.\nDemonstrate use of non-stigmatizing\, non-triggering nutrition language.\nApply harm-reduction approaches when discussing food with clients.\nIdentify when clients may benefit from a referral to specialized nutrition or behavioral health.\n\nSchool of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University’s emphasis on social justice is infused throughout our courses\, helping students to understand concepts of social justice from the level of individuals’ experiences to that of the global society. Our curriculum offers a foundation in health care upon which students can pursue numerous areas of interest in social welfare practice and policy.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/stony-brook-school-of-social-welfare-trauma-informed-nutrition-in-substance-use-recovery-3-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T204532Z
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SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: Grief in Children: Supporting Grieving Young People and their Carers
DESCRIPTION:One of the challenging aspects of working with bereaved children is how different grief in children and adolescents looks from adult grief. This two-part series is designed to help care providers develop a foundation from which you can support grieving young people and their families or carers with cultural humility and caring presence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1\nIn Part 1 of this course\, we discuss the hallmarks of grief in children and explore the grief experience through the lens of child development\, along with tools for supporting bereaved youth. We also review how to distinguish between typical grief experiences in children and those that may signal a need for further evaluation or support. \nPart 2\nThis course moves from understanding grief in children and adolescents to supporting it in real situations. Through role-play\, skills practice\, and group discussion\, we will deepen our support for grieving young people and their parents or caregivers. \nWe will also review unique considerations to reach caregivers and grieving teens who may be living with a range of losses\, including traumatic\, anticipatory\, and non-death losses. Learners will practice strategies to make space for grief in conversations\, be present with hard questions\, and determine when to refer\, hold\, or support someone who is grieving. \nWhile Part 1 is recommended\, it is not a prerequisite for Part 2. \n\n\n\n\nWe ask that learners attend these brief courses on camera and from a desktop computer. As these courses focus on grief and loss\, learners are welcome to pause or step away as needed. \nPart 1 involves didactic instruction\, reflection\, and group discussion. \nPart 2 includes instruction\, reflection\, discussion\, and practice activities\, including in breakout rooms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nELIGIBILITY\nAcademy courses are open to non-profit care providers who deliver social services or behavioral health care in New York City. \nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, staff of: community-based organizations\, government agencies\, and public hospitals\, along with members of mutual aid groups\, community gardens\, NYCHA resident committees\, and more. \nThe Academy for Community Behavioral Health\, part of the CUNY School of Professional Studies\, launched in June 2021 with funding from the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health and Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. The Academy puts behavioral health tools in the hands of community-based organizations and others who have meaningful opportunities to start conversations and provide help.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/the-academy-for-community-behavioral-health-grief-in-children-supporting-grieving-young-people-and-their-carers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: Approaches to Working with People with Lived Experience
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how professionals and organizations can build mutually beneficial partnerships with people who bring lived experience of the criminal legal system and will examine the role of trust\, power\, communication\, boundaries\, and meaningful inclusion in developing effective working relationships. Participants will explore strategies for recognizing lived experience as a form of expertise\, navigating differences in perspective\, and creating environments where people feel valued\, heard\, and able to contribute meaningfully. Attendees will leave with approaches they can apply to strengthen collaboration and center lived experience throughout their services and programming. \nMyrtho Gardiner\, a Senior Policy Associate at ISLG\, is a clinical social worker\, educator\, researcher\, and nonprofit leader with nearly two decades of experience advancing trauma-informed care\, behavioral health\, and equitable services for individuals and communities impacted by systemic inequities. His work spans clinical practice\, organizational leadership\, program development\, training\, and technical assistance\, with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. \nMyrtho previously served as Director of the Center for Trauma Innovation at Exodus Transitional Community\, where he oversaw initiatives designed to expand access to trauma-informed services\, strengthen organizational capacity\, and promote healing among justice-impacted individuals and communities. Throughout his career\, she has worked across correctional\, community-based\, and clinical settings\, bringing a commitment to recognizing the expertise\, strengths\, and perspectives of individuals with lived experience.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-approaches-to-working-with-people-with-lived-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T123000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175755Z
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UID:10000178-1794477600-1794486600@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: Coordination of Medicaid and Medicare – 2.5 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Dual eligibles are those who have both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Learn about how Medicare and Medicaid coverage work together\, as well as instances when they do not\, and coverage options for “dual eligibles.” Covered in this course is a brief overview of Medicare and Medicaid\, how dual eligibles can access their health coverage – managed care/fee-for-service. We will also discuss other benefits afforded to dual eligibles including the Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help. \nA\, B\, C and D’s of Medicare is a recommended prerequisite for all eligibility factors of the Medicare program\, as well as an understanding of the Medicaid program. \nTarget Audience: Health and social service professionals with knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare who want to know how best to assist those who are dually eligible maximize their health coverage. \n\nThis course is accredited by the NYS:\n\nEducation Department’s State Board for Social Work for LMSW/LCSW (#SW-0213) and LMHC (#MHC-0247) for 2.5 contact hours.\nOffice of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) (ETP-#1456) for CPP Initial/Renewal\, CPS Initial/Renewal\, CASAC Renewal for 2.5 clock hours.\n\n\n\nBenefits Plus Learning Center designs and offers high-quality training opportunities that equip professionals to effectively navigate public benefit and housing programs. Our courses provide practical knowledge\, advocacy skills\, and access to government contacts\, helping you cut through the red tape.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/benefits-plus-learning-center-coordination-of-medicaid-and-medicare-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T175637Z
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UID:10000179-1794996000-1795003200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: Housing Court: Nonpayment Eviction Cases & A Roadmap for Navigating NYC Housing Court – 2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Non-attorney advocates can play an important role in helping residential tenants navigate housing court in NYC\, especially in the wake of COVID-19. Learn about the current landscape of housing court\, including how a landlord begins a nonpayment case\, how a tenant answers a petition\, and how parties appear for their court date. Discover defenses that tenants can use in their case and the different outcomes of housing court. Finally\, learn how a tenant can stop or delay an eviction and the legal resources offered by the city and community-based organizations. . \nTarget Audience: Non-attorney housing and social service providers seeking an understanding of the current housing court process in our post-pandemic era. \n\nEducation Department’s State Board for Social Work for LMSW/LCSW (#SW-0213) and LMHC (#MHC-0247) for 2.0 contact hours.\nOffice of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) (ETP-#1456) for CPP Initial/Renewal\, CPS Initial/Renewal\, CASAC Renewal for 2.0 clock hours.   \n\nBenefits Plus Learning Center designs and offers high-quality training opportunities that equip professionals to effectively navigate public benefit and housing programs. Our courses provide practical knowledge\, advocacy skills\, and access to government contacts\, helping you cut through the red tape.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/benefits-plus-learning-center-housing-court-nonpayment-eviction-cases-a-roadmap-for-navigating-nyc-housing-court-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170402Z
CREATED:20260917T163043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170402Z
UID:10000165-1795179600-1795190400@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Stony Brook School of Social Welfare: Understanding and Managing Anger: Evidence-Informed Strategies for Clinical Practice - 3 CEC
DESCRIPTION:Anger is a normal human emotion\, but when left unmanaged\, it can significantly impact emotional well-being\, relationships\, and treatment outcomes. This workshop explores anger through the lenses of neuroscience and the Person-in-Environment framework\, helping participants understand its biological\, psychological\, and environmental influences. Attendees will learn evidence-informed assessment and intervention strategies to help clients manage anger\, while applying the same ideas to stay grounded and ethical in our social work practice. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to differentiate anger from related emotional states.\nExplore the neurobiology of anger and its effects on the brain and body.\nApply a Person-in-Environment perspective to anger assessment and intervention.\nIdentify evidence-informed strategies to help clients manage anger effectively.\n\nSchool of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University’s emphasis on social justice is infused throughout our courses\, helping students to understand concepts of social justice from the level of individuals’ experiences to that of the global society. Our curriculum offers a foundation in health care upon which students can pursue numerous areas of interest in social welfare practice and policy.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/stony-brook-school-of-social-welfare-understanding-and-managing-anger-evidence-informed-strategies-for-clinical-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T143000
DTSTAMP:20261023T154730Z
CREATED:20261023T154730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T154730Z
UID:10000190-1795438800-1795444200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: Strengthening First Responder Resilience and Wellness During Social Unrest and Stressful Times
DESCRIPTION:First responders are expected to show up in the most chaotic\, traumatic\, and emotionally charged moments\, often without the space to process what that exposure costs them over time. During periods of social unrest\, public scrutiny\, and organizational instability\, that burden only intensifies. When the culture reinforces the idea that seeking help is weakness\, stress compounds quietly\, with serious consequences for health\, decision-making\, and long-term well-being. This webinar confronts that reality head-on and reframes wellness as a professional necessity\, not a personal failing. \nIn this candid and evidence-informed session\, Dr. David Black explores how cumulative exposure to critical incidents impacts the brain\, behavior\, and resilience of first responders. Drawing from decades of experience supporting law enforcement agencies\, he examines the toll of chronic stress\, the stigma around help-seeking\, and the urgent need to normalize proactive wellness. The webinar introduces practical tools\, peer support models\, and technology-based resources designed to meet first responders where they are\, along with strategies leaders can use to support cultural change. This webinar is essential viewing for first responders\, supervisors\, and agency leaders committed to protecting not just the mission\, but the people who carry it out. \nFrom the officer on patrol to animal welfare and control professionals\, social services caseworkers\, jail and corrections staff\, and probation officers\, even the academics who research and study this sector\, the Justice Clearinghouse helps justice and public safety professionals keep up with the trends\, best practices\, and success stories shaping their work through articles\, webinars\, and training.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/justice-clearinghouse-strengthening-first-responder-resilience-and-wellness-during-social-unrest-and-stressful-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260924T165124Z
CREATED:20260924T165124Z
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UID:10000167-1795996800-1796083199@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Future Code NYC x Codesmith
DESCRIPTION:Future Code NYC x Codesmith is a 42-week\, no-cost program designed to transform New Yorkers into full-stack engineers ready to lead in the modern tech landscape. Delivered in partnership with NYC Tech Talent Pipeline\, Workforce Development Corporation\, and the NYC Department of Small Business Services\, this program combines expert-led curriculum\, project-building experience\, and career development to empower aspiring technologists from underrepresented communities. \nAt the heart of Future Code is a commitment to inclusivity and opportunity. By fostering a collaborative\, supportive environment\, we cultivate a diverse community of technologists equipped to solve society’s most pressing challenges\, from their first line of code to their impact as architects of the future. \nStipends cover 40 consecutive weeks: 28 weeks of technical instruction and 12 weeks of hiring-related deliverables. \nThis program will run from November 30\, 2026 – September 17\, 2027\, Monday-Friday\, 9:00am – 5:30pm. \nCodesmith is an advanced technology training and education company that runs rigorous remote and onsite programs focusing on software engineering\, computer science\, and artificial intelligence.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/future-code-nyc-x-codesmith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T143000
DTSTAMP:20261023T155027Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: The Martinsburg Initiative: A Community Breaking the Cycle of Substance Abuse and Building Strong Families
DESCRIPTION:The Martinsburg Initiative (TMI) is a nationally recognized\, evidence-based prevention and early intervention model designed to break the cycle of substance use\, trauma\, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Founded in Martinsburg\, West Virginia\, TMI brings together law enforcement\, schools\, healthcare providers\, community organizations\, and higher education with one shared mission: to strengthen families\, prevent substance use\, and empower the community. \nWhat began as a partnership between the Martinsburg Police Department and Berkeley County Schools has grown into a comprehensive\, multi-agency network guided by the science of ACEs and trauma-informed care. TMI connects prevention\, intervention\, and mitigation through a three-tiered model: \n\n\nTier 1 – Awareness and Prevention: Expanding education on ACEs\, trauma\, and substance use prevention in schools and communities. \n\n\nTier 2 – Identification and Intervention: Identifying individuals at elevated risk and connecting them with mentoring\, case management\, and behavioral health support. \n\n\nTier 3 – Treatment and Mitigation: Coordinating care for individuals and families already impacted by substance misuse\, ensuring access to recovery resources and family-strengthening services. \n\n\nTMI’s partnership with law enforcement includes embedding social workers within police departments to help officers respond more effectively to individuals experiencing mental health challenges\, substance use\, domestic violence\, or housing instability. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore how this trauma-informed model evolved from a local collaboration into a national example of how communities can come together across systems and sectors to prevent substance use\, build resilience\, and create safer\, stronger families. \nFrom the officer on patrol to animal welfare and control professionals\, social services caseworkers\, jail and corrections staff\, and probation officers\, even the academics who research and study this sector\, the Justice Clearinghouse helps justice and public safety professionals keep up with the trends\, best practices\, and success stories shaping their work through articles\, webinars\, and training.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/justice-clearinghouse-the-martinsburg-initiative-a-community-breaking-the-cycle-of-substance-abuse-and-building-strong-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T170311Z
CREATED:20260917T170311Z
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UID:10000166-1796389200-1796400000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Stony Brook School of Social Welfare: Countertransference in Challenging Times: Maintaining Therapeutic Presence - 3 CEC
DESCRIPTION:When our socio-political environment is acutely challenging\, both therapist and client are often navigating a similar internal and external crisis. Within the context of global stress\, countertransference is heightened. Objective neutrality is replaced by our shared human experience of fear\, anxiety\, and loss of our sense of safety. Damage to our emotional\, social\, moral and physical safety creates intense vulnerability. In the therapeutic relationship\, this vulnerability manifests in a variety of treatment-interfering ways such as: over-identification\, emotional distancing\, compassion fatigue\, or the urge to “fix” the client. At these times\, managing our own countertransference is paramount to best practice. This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to effectively use your own experience as clinical data\, as well as to regulate your emotions and behavioral reactions to our clients while supporting them through challenging times. \nSchool of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University’s emphasis on social justice is infused throughout our courses\, helping students to understand concepts of social justice from the level of individuals’ experiences to that of the global society. Our curriculum offers a foundation in health care upon which students can pursue numerous areas of interest in social welfare practice and policy.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/stony-brook-school-of-social-welfare-countertransference-in-challenging-times-maintaining-therapeutic-presence-3-cec/
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