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SUMMARY:Camden Coalition: INSPIRE Community Engagement Learning Network
DESCRIPTION:The Camden Coalition’s mission is to demonstrate and advance strong ecosystems of care in which people with complex needs can achieve health and wellbeing. Our vision is transformed health and social care ecosystems that ensure every individual receives person-centered care rooted in authentic healing relationships.\n\n\nINSPIRE’s new Community Engagement Learning Network is a unique opportunity for professionals leading community engagement (CE) and people with lived experience (PWLE) to connect and learn together. Through INSPIRE’s CE Learning Network\, participants will have the opportunity to:\n\nShare insights and experiences about what it takes to build meaningful partnerships between organizations and community members\nLearn from expert presenters discussing the finer details of launching and operating successful CE initiatives\nParticipate in facilitated group discussions that encourage collaboration and innovation\nBuild community with other people from around the country doing similar work\n\nWhether you are a seasoned CE expert\, just getting started\, or wanting to learn more\, INSPIRE’s CE Learning Network is the place for you to connect\, learn\, and thrive in your practice. Join us in building a vibrant community that inspires change!
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/camden-coalition-inspire-community-engagement-learning-network/
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SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: A Deeper Look at MI Skills: Reflections Getting It Right Together: From Understanding to Exploring Ambivalence
DESCRIPTION:The 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.\n\nThis practice-intensive virtual workshop strengthens and expands how helpers use reflections in Motivational Interviewing. Participants will move beyond fear of ‘being wrong’ to embrace reflections as a collaborative tool for deeper understanding. \nThe workshop focuses on two critical applications: (1) listening deeply to understand another person and reflecting to show that understanding. We will explore how accurate understanding comes through collaboration with the speaker\, not perfection; and (2) using reflections strategically to help clients explore both sides of their ambivalence without rushing to resolution. \nThrough extensive practice\, participants will develop confidence and skills to apply in your daily practice\, regardless of MI experience level. \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\nParticipants will: \n\nListen with the intent to understand rather than to respond\nFormulate reflections that demonstrate a deep understanding of client experience\nTake thoughtful risks with complex reflections without fear of ‘being wrong’\nUse reflections strategically to help clients explore both sides of their ambivalence\nRespond skillfully when reflections miss the mark\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThis is a highly interactive virtual workshop; most of the session will be spent in practice exercises and debriefs guided by the instructor\, with minimal didactic content It emphasizes experiential learning through practice with real (not role-played) content. Participants will work in small groups in breakout rooms for multiple practice rounds with rotating roles. Participants should come prepared to practice skills with cameras and microphones on\, share authentic personal reflections\, and give/receive supportive feedback in their breakout groups. \nBecause this course is so interactive\, capacity is limited. Please only register at this time if you can commit to: \n\nAttend the full session\nParticipate on camera\nParticipate in small and large group practice activities and debriefs. This will require speaking using your computer microphone.\n\nIt is not possible to participate in this skill-building workshop off-camera or only via chat. \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. \nThis course is open to learners with any level of Motivational Interviewing (MI) experience\, including those who want to strengthen or refresh specific MI skills and those who are new to MI. \nLearners who complete this 2-hour course will receive a certificate of completion from the Academy.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/the-academy-for-community-behavioral-health-a-deeper-look-at-mi-skills-reflections-getting-it-right-together-from-understanding-to-exploring-ambivalence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T090000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Recovery NY: Medication Supported Recovery - 4 CEC
DESCRIPTION:This course goes beyond informing Peers about the current medications used to assist recovery; it dispels the myths and sometimes harmful practices in our recovery communities where bias and stigma often interfere with evidence-based data and practices. Learn the facts and explore commonly held views. Medication Supported Recovery (MSR\, formerly MAT) is an important component of addiction treatment modalities and recovery pathways. This 1/2 day workshop offers Recovery Coaches and Peer Recovery Professionals the opportunity to understand and explore the realities\, myths\, and stigmas in support of addiction treatment and sustained recovery.\n\nCredit Hours: 4\nCredit Types: CRPA\, CARC\n\nFriends of Recovery – New York (FOR-NY) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to demonstrate the power and promise of recovery from addictions and its value to individuals\, families and communities throughout New York State and the nation. We actively seek to advance public policies and practices that promote and support recovery.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/friends-of-recovery-ny-medication-supported-recovery-4-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T150000
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SUMMARY:Managed Care Technical Assistance Coalition: Non-For Profit Board and Executive Leadership Webinar
DESCRIPTION:MCTAC works closely with funders and key strategic partners to advance the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services\, particularly as New York State continually evolves and improves its Medicaid program. Playing an essential role in this effort\, MCTAC assists stakeholders across these systems\, such as government agencies\, managed care plans\, healthcare providers\, electronic health record systems\, and trade and advocacy organizations\, to address the needs of the state’s most vulnerable populations. This webinar will focus on Talent Management and Succession Planning.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/managed-care-technical-assistance-coalition-non-for-profit-board-and-executive-leadership-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Friends of Recovery NY: Crisis Deescalation - 6 CEC
DESCRIPTION:This 6-hour instructor led continuing education course provides Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) and Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches (CARC) with with trauma-informed skills to respond to emotional distress and crisis situations while maintaining peer role integrity and personal wellbeing. It is approved for CRPA and CARC renewal credits or CARC elective credits.\n\nCredit Hours: 6\nCredit Types: CRPA\, CARC\n\nFriends of Recovery – New York (FOR-NY) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to demonstrate the power and promise of recovery from addictions and its value to individuals\, families and communities throughout New York State and the nation. We actively seek to advance public policies and practices that promote and support recovery.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/friends-of-recovery-ny-crisis-deescalation-6-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: The New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI): Intersection between Homelessness\, Justice\, and Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:People with behavioral health needs often do not receive the appropriate level of care that they need for a variety of reasons. When untreated or under-treated\, this can lead to a cycle of homelessness and repeated contacts with the justice system—which then leads to lower chances of these individuals receiving the proper assistance. \nThis webinar\, co-hosted by the NYC Justice Training Institute and the New York State Judicial Taskforce on Mental Illness\, will discuss the specific needs of this population and how cross-sector collaboration is necessary to address them. Participants will learn trauma-informed engagement strategies\, and how to best support clients in their reentry journey. \nThe New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI) seeks to ensure that individuals with mental illness and related conditions are treated fairly and compassionately in all aspects of New York’s court system\, including criminal\, civil and family courts by recommending improvements to court practices\, developing policy proposals and promoting collaboration of the judiciary with its willing and committed partners within and outside of government. The Task Force recognizes that mental illness is not a crime and court involvement is often the result of a lack of appropriate support. \nPresenters: \nRuth O’ Sullivan is a Licensed clinical social worker who has been supporting diversion initiatives since 2000. She is currently the Senior Director of Clinical Practice at the Center for Justice Innovation where she leads clinical\, direct\, and social service practice across the organization. Prior to this\, she was the Project/Clinical Director of Brooklyn Mental Health Court for 9 years. BMHC was developed to improve safety\, court operations\, and the well-being of justice-involved individuals living with serious mental illness by linking them to court-supervised\, community-based treatment. During her tenure at BMHC\, the court doubled its capacity and expanded to include people with Neurodevelopmental disorders. She has a master’s degree in sociology and social policy from the University of Glasgow\, and a master’s in social work from Hunter College. Ruth currently serves on the NYS Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness. \nPatricia Hernandez\, LCSW\, is a behavioral health leader and licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience advancing care and developing strategies for vulnerable populations across healthcare\, behavioral health\, homeless\, and housing systems. As Senior Director of Behavioral Health Homeless Initiatives at NYC Health and Hospitals\, she leads system-wide initiatives to strengthen collaboration between healthcare and homeless and housing providers to improve outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness with complex behavioral health needs. Previously\, Patricia spent several years at the Corporation of Supportive Housing (CSH)\, where she partnered with providers and government agencies to develop supportive housing initiatives and systems change across New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania. In addition to her leadership role at NYC Health and Hospitals\, Patricia serves as Board President of the Health and Housing Consortium\, a collaborative network of healthcare and housing organizations\, homeless services\, and government partners with the shared goal of improving health equity and reducing housing instability in New York City. Patricia currently serves on the New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness and is co-chair of the Reentry and Housing Committee. Lastly\, Patricia also maintains a private psychotherapy practice\, providing therapy to adults navigating anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, and life transitions.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-intersection-between-homelessness-justice-and-behavioral-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
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UID:10000157-1790848800-1790874000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute: Crisis Response Planning: Creating a Compassionate Response Plan - 6 CEC
DESCRIPTION:Critical incidents such as unexpected death\, violence\, or a natural disaster have a lasting emotional impact on the people who experience or witness them. Organizations\, schools\, and communities need to be prepared to provide support during and after these crisis situations.\n\nThis workshop gives you the tools to organize quickly and effectively during high-stress situations\, and you’ll learn practical ways to respond to people’s emotional needs after a critical incident. You will gain a clear understanding of how to implement your own crisis response team and create a plan for your specific environment.\n\nNote: Crisis response refers to the steps that are made after a critical incident. This is not a threat assessment or emergency preparedness workshop.\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-crisis-response-planning-creating-a-compassionate-response-plan-6-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T180500Z
CREATED:20260911T180500Z
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UID:10000158-1791280800-1791306000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute: Trauma-Informed Care: Building a Culture of Strength – 6 CEC
DESCRIPTION:Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with\, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book\, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces\, this workshop explores five key principles to integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout the organization. By embracing these principles\, participants can better contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma. Becoming trauma-informed creates a sustainable foundation in any setting to promote strength\, engagement\, and healing. \nPlease note: This workshop does not provide training related to trauma counselling. If that is what you are looking for\, please check out our workshop\, Trauma – Counselling Strategies for Healing and Resilience. \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-trauma-informed-care-building-a-culture-of-strength-6-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143958Z
CREATED:20260917T143958Z
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UID:10000162-1791291600-1791297000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: Council of State Governments: Supporting Crisis Stabilization for Youth and Young Adults During Reentry
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that youth with behavioral health needs are significantly overrepresented in the justice system\, with nearly 70 percent having a diagnosable mental health disorder. This highlights the importance of effective case planning for youth and young adults. This work provides guidance for justice professionals on how to better engage\, collaborate\, and partner with systems that can address reentry needs and prevent crises that may lead to future justice system involvement. The guidance is informed by research and lessons learned from Bureau of Justice Assistance-funded programs focused on reentry and crisis stabilization for youth and young adults.\n\nThis webinar is presented by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center. The CSG Justice Center helps leaders in every state make communities safer and healthier. By combining trusted data\, practical strategies\, and cross-systems collaboration\, we create second chances\, reduce harm\, and transform lives. We help state\, local\, and community leaders in all three branches of government and practitioners across the country identify and implement data-driven solutions for complex justice challenges.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-council-of-state-governments-supporting-crisis-stabilization-for-youth-and-young-adults-during-reentry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T143000
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SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: The New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI): Navigating NYC’s Homeless System
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s homeless response system is complex and can be difficult to navigate for both clients and service providers. Compounding this\, many people who have been recently incarcerated are experiencing homelessness and have to rely on the homeless system. Experts from the NYS JTFMI\, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)\, and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) will provide attendees of this webinar with an overview of NYC’s Department of Homeless Services shelter system\, MOCJ’s Emergency Transitional Housing\, and DYCD’s Runaway and Homeless Youth program. Participants will learn how to help their clients navigate the system\, connect with the appropriate resources\, and overcome barriers to accessing temporary housing.\n\n\nThe New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI) seeks to ensure that individuals with mental illness and related conditions are treated fairly and compassionately in all aspects of New York’s court system\, including criminal\, civil and family courts by recommending improvements to court practices\, developing policy proposals and promoting collaboration of the judiciary with its willing and committed partners within and outside of government. The Task Force recognizes that mental illness is not a crime and court involvement is often the result of a lack of appropriate support. \nPresenters: \nPatricia Hernandez\, LCSW\, is a behavioral health leader and licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience advancing care and developing strategies for vulnerable populations across healthcare\, behavioral health\, homeless\, and housing systems. As Senior Director of Behavioral Health Homeless Initiatives at NYC Health and Hospitals\, she leads system-wide initiatives to strengthen collaboration between healthcare and homeless and housing providers to improve outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness with complex behavioral health needs. Previously\, Patricia spent several years at the Corporation of Supportive Housing (CSH)\, where she partnered with providers and government agencies to develop supportive housing initiatives and systems change across New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania. In addition to her leadership role at NYC Health and Hospitals\, Patricia serves as Board President of the Health and Housing Consortium\, a collaborative network of healthcare and housing organizations\, homeless services\, and government partners with the shared goal of improving health equity and reducing housing instability in New York City. Patricia currently serves on the New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness and is co-chair of the Reentry and Housing Committee. Lastly\, Patricia also maintains a private psychotherapy practice\, providing therapy to adults navigating anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, and life transitions. \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\nNirah Johnson\, LCSW\, is the Director of Health and Homeless Service Integration at the NYC Department of Homeless Services\, where she leads the Institutional Referral Program. She has over 20 years of experience in health care navigation and program development supporting people experiencing homelessness. \nTracey Thorne is the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Data Analysis for Runaway & Homeless Youth (RHY) Services at the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD).  She has 26+ years leading NYC human services systems with expertise in homelessness prevention\, youth development\, domestic violence services\, housing pathways\, and cross-agency strategy and a proven record driving equity-centered policy\, operational transformation\, and measurable service improvements. Since 2018\, Tracey has administered the citywide RHY portfolio overseeing outreach\, crisis\, drop-in\, transitional\, and independent living programs for vulnerable youth and young adults. She directs strategy\, policy\, performance management\, and system coordination. In 1999\, Tracey joined the Human Resources Administration’s Office of Emergency and Intervention Services which was responsible for citywide domestic violence services including shelters and contracted community based and school-based programs\, a network of community kitchens and food pantries\, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program outreach services\, the Home Energy Assistance Program\, utility assistance programs and crisis and disaster response. Tracey graduated from SUNY Albany\, Rockefeller College for Public Affairs and Policy with a Master of Public Administration and a certificate in Women and Public Policy.  During graduate school\, she was awarded a fellowship from the Center for Women in Government and her experience with that program solidified her mission to ensure that government has an active role in developing and implementing socially just policies. She earned a BA in political science from NYU College of Arts and Science. An avid gardener\, Tracey understands that with patience and persistent care\, a forest can grow from seeds.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-the-new-york-state-judicial-task-force-on-mental-illness-nys-jtfmi-navigating-nycs-homeless-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T174132Z
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UID:10000174-1791972000-1791979200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: Cash Assistance for Beginners - 2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:The Cash Assistance (CA) program is an income support program of last resort for many low-income families and individuals in need. There are complicated rules to determine who is included as part of a household and how much income will count towards eligibility guidelines. \nIn this course\, we will simplify the eligibility rules and explain the structure of the CA grant\, including the allocation for rent. We’ll also cover citizenship and immigration criteria and teach you how to calculate a household’s benefit amount (the standard of need) when there is income. \nThe focus of this course is on eligibility and determining the Cash Assistance grant. \nTarget Audience: Social service and legal professionals who assist families and individuals with limited income. \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-cash-assistance-for-beginners-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T142515Z
CREATED:20260902T164430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142515Z
UID:10000154-1791982800-1791988200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: The New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI): Overview of Behavioral Health Treatment in NYC
DESCRIPTION:People with behavioral health needs often require different levels of care based on their symptoms\, circumstances\, and treatment goals. The continuum of behavioral health services is vast and\, at times\, challenging to access the right services.\n\nIn this webinar\, the presenter will review NYC’s behavioral health continuum\, including levels of care and available treatment services.\n\nParticipants will learn how to identify treatment options\, make effective referrals\, and support clients in accessing care and remaining connected.\n\nThe New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness (NYS JTFMI) seeks to ensure that individuals with mental illness and related conditions are treated fairly and compassionately in all aspects of New York’s court system\, including criminal\, civil and family courts by recommending improvements to court practices\, developing policy proposals and promoting collaboration of the judiciary with its willing and committed partners within and outside of government. The Task Force recognizes that mental illness is not a crime and court involvement is often the result of a lack of appropriate support. \nPresenter: \nPatricia Hernandez\, LCSW\, is a behavioral health leader and licensed clinical social worker with almost 20 years of experience advancing care and developing strategies for vulnerable populations across healthcare\, behavioral health\, homeless\, and housing systems. As Senior Director of Behavioral Health Homeless Initiatives at NYC Health and Hospitals\, she leads system-wide initiatives to strengthen collaboration between healthcare and homeless and housing providers to improve outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness with complex behavioral health needs. Previously\, Patricia spent several years at the Corporation of Supportive Housing (CSH)\, where she partnered with providers and government agencies to develop supportive housing initiatives and systems change across New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania. In addition to her leadership role at NYC Health and Hospitals\, Patricia serves as Board President of the Health and Housing Consortium\, a collaborative network of healthcare and housing organizations\, homeless services\, and government partners with the shared goal of improving health equity and reducing housing instability in New York City. Patricia currently serves on the New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness and is co-chair of the Reentry and Housing Committee. Lastly\, Patricia also maintains a private psychotherapy practice\, providing therapy to adults navigating anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, and life transitions.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/jti-hosts-the-new-york-state-judicial-task-force-on-mental-illness-nys-jtfmi-overview-of-behavioral-health-treatment-in-nyc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T163804Z
CREATED:20261002T163804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T163804Z
UID:10000169-1792072800-1792078200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:988 Crisis Systems Response: Early Childhood and Youth Mental Health: Strengthening Crisis Response for Infants\, Young Children\, and Their Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will introduce key considerations for addressing behavioral health crises among infants\, young children\, youth\, and their families within a coordinated crisis care continuum. Grounded in SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care\, this session will explore how crisis systems can be adapted to meet the developmental needs of young children and youth\, including the role of caregivers\, early childhood systems\, education systems\, and family-centered approaches. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of how crisis response for young children differs from traditional models\, including how needs are identified and assessed\, how services are delivered in home- and community-based settings\, and how coordination occurs across systems such as early childhood programs\, education systems\, pediatric care\, behavioral health providers\, and family supports. \nThe session will highlight strategies for using early prevention\, such as integrating early childhood mental health and engaging caregivers into mobile crisis and broader crisis systems\, strengthening cross-system partnerships\, and improving access to developmentally appropriate\, culturally informed services. This webinar is designed to build a shared understanding of early childhood and youth crisis needs and lay the foundation for future sessions focused on population-specific crisis models across the lifespan. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the unique behavioral health crisis needs of early childhood and youth and how they differ from adult-focused crisis models\nIdentify key components of developmentally appropriate crisis response for young children and youth\, including caregiver involvement\, assessment approaches\, and service delivery strategies\nRecognize the role of systems of care for early childhood and youth (e.g.\, education\, pediatric providers) in identifying and responding to mental health and substance use disorder crisis needs\nUnderstand the role of youth-led (peer support) and family engagement to support stabilization and follow-up care across settings\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-early-childhood-and-youth-mental-health-strengthening-crisis-response-for-infants-young-children-and-their-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T162437Z
CREATED:20260917T162437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T162437Z
UID:10000163-1792155600-1792166400@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Stony Brook School of Social Welfare: Compulsive Gambling: A Lived and Professional Perspective on Addiction and Recovery - 3 CEC
DESCRIPTION:The presenter will integrate lived experience with professional expertise and the latest clinical research on the epidemiology\, assessment\, and treatment of gambling disorder. The workshop will also provide a historical perspective on problem gambling and addiction\, examining how societal attitudes\, industry practices\, and advances in treatment have evolved. Participants will learn to identify and assess varying levels of gambling-related risk\, utilize evidence-informed screening approaches\, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and treatment options. The session will also explore the rapid expansion of sports betting and mobile wagering platforms\, with particular attention to their impact on adolescents and young adults. As legalized sports betting becomes increasingly accessible\, behavioral health professionals must be prepared to recognize emerging patterns of gambling-related harm\, understand the unique vulnerabilities of younger populations\, and apply current best practices for prevention\, early intervention\, and treatment. \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-compulsive-gambling-a-lived-and-professional-perspective-on-addiction-and-recovery-3-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T180819Z
CREATED:20260911T180819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T180819Z
UID:10000159-1792404000-1792429200@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute: Addictions and Youth: Substances\, Technology\, Porn – 6 CEC
DESCRIPTION:Youth who are struggling with an addiction often resist attempts at intervention. While some youth are merely experimenting\, others may have larger unmet needs that can lead to a negative pattern of use. This workshop provides a framework for responding to a variety of addictions\, including those related to substances\, gaming\, internet\, and pornography. Participants will examine the needs underlying the choice to participate in a potentially addictive activity\, and will consider issues that are unique to working with youth. Both short-term and longer-term intervention strategies are provided. \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-addictions-and-youth-substances-technology-porn-6-cec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T235959
DTSTAMP:20261015T203712Z
CREATED:20261015T203712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203712Z
UID:10000181-1792454400-1792540799@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: SBIRT (Screening\, Brief Intervention\, Referral to Treatment): Reimagining the Evidence-Based Practice to be More Person-Centered
DESCRIPTION:This three-part series will be a collaborative reimaging of the traditional SBIRT (Screening\, Brief Intervention\, Referral to Treatment) framework through a critical\, compassionate lens that centers client autonomy and recognizes the complex factors influencing substance use. Together we will challenge ourselves to move beyond conventional medical models\, exploring how we might develop more nuanced approaches that acknowledge diverse experiences of drug use and pathways to change. \nThe series begins by examining screening practices with a critical eye toward their cultural limitations and potential biases\, while introducing strength-based alternatives for assessing substance use patterns. In the second workshop\, participants develop brief intervention skills infused with the Drug\, Set\, Setting framework to create more holistic\, personalized conversations. The final session expands the concept of “treatment” beyond traditional services\, helping practitioners support clients in identifying meaningful next steps aligned with their own goals and realities. \nThroughout all sessions\, participants will explore practical communication tools that foster autonomy\, respect individual choice\, and create space for client-directed change. This collaboratively reimagined SBIRT approach will aim to balance evidence-based practices with critical awareness of their limitations\, offering a more inclusive\, effective framework for supporting diverse populations. \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES\nParticipants will: \n\nEvaluate traditional screening tools through a critical lens\, identifying their strengths\, limitations\, and potential biases\nDevelop alternative conversation approaches that compassionately assess substance use patterns and risks\nExplore brief intervention techniques that incorporate the Drug\, Set\, Setting framework\, allowing for more contextualized\, autonomy-supportive conversations about substance use change\nExpand your understanding of “referral to treatment” to encompass diverse pathways to wellbeing\nStrengthen conversation skills to support people in identifying meaningful next steps that align with their unique needs\, readiness\, and goals\nReflect on your current practices and biases related to substance use assessment and intervention\nIdentify specific opportunities to implement more person-centered\, culturally responsive approaches in your work\n\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. \nApplications are due by October 20\, 2026.
URL:https://criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us/event/the-academy-for-community-behavioral-health-sbirt-screening-brief-intervention-referral-to-treatment-reimagining-the-evidence-based-practice-to-be-more-person-centered/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T235959
DTSTAMP:20261015T205051Z
CREATED:20261015T205051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T205051Z
UID:10000185-1792454400-1792540799@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: Foundations of Care: Part of a Trauma-Informed Supervision Learning Path
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Care is the first in a series of courses that prepares learners to advance trauma-informed supervision within NYC non-profit care settings. \nThis course recognizes the strain of persistent systemic inequities on NYC non-profit care providers and the communities you serve\, including experiences of stress\, primary and secondary trauma\, and loss. Supervisors are often called to support others through these complex challenges\, while navigating significant challenges themselves. \nFoundations of Care invites supervisors to cultivate practices that help protect against the impacts of stress and trauma\, including for nervous system regulation\, self-awareness\, and connecting to values and purpose. These practices serve as a foundation for offering a grounded and skillful supervisory presence to others. \nIf you have ever felt exhaustion\, a lack of motivation\, or cynicism; if there is a passion for the work that you no longer feel present to; if you have felt hopeless or helpless as you navigate changes – you are not alone. These experiences are common among care providers who respond to pain and injustice in their communities\, often with too few resources. \nOver 4 weeks\, supervisors will be guided to re-center or strengthen practices that nurture your wellness. Participants will explore unique stressors that non-profit care providers face; gain tools to transform common reactions to stress; and\, affirm your guiding values\, purpose\, and imaginative visions for the future. Together\, these tools will help you connect to both small steps and broader visions for advancing trauma-informed\, equity-centered practices. \nLEARNING PATH\nFoundations of Care is a prerequisite for Care-Centered Supervision\, the next course in a trauma-informed supervision learning path.  This learning path supports supervisors to become proficient in a range of trauma-informed practices\, so you can in turn model and share these with supervisees. These courses have been developed\, tested\, and refined with input from a cross-section of staff and supervisors from NYC community-based organizations (CBOs) and city agencies. \nWhile there are many paths to cultivate skills for self-awareness\, self-regulation\, and radical imagination\, we ask supervisors to complete Foundations of Care before Care-Centered Supervision to access shared practices\, concepts\, and language. Learners may enter Foundations of Care with a range of relevant prior experience; every learner’s background and insights will enrich these courses. \nAcademy courses center care for the well-being of helpers as foundational elements of trauma-informed care. We aim to address the high levels of stress\, trauma\, and loss experienced by NYC non-profit providers and the communities they serve. This includes experiences of collective trauma; historic and intergenerational trauma; race-based trauma; and\, vicarious or secondary trauma. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nEach week will include group discussion and practicing tools that support your own wellness. Some sessions incorporate multimedia\, psychoeducation\, short readings\, and reflective writing. Participants will identify and practice tools for your own nervous system regulation\, self-awareness\, and wellness between sessions\, and discuss and reflect on these practices in the cohort. \nTo fully engage with course material and each other\, participants are asked to: \n\nJoin from a quiet\, private space.\nUse a desktop or laptop computer with updated Zoom. Due to the interactive nature of this course\, it is not possible to participate from a mobile phone.\nJoin and stay on camera for the duration of the session.\nBring any needed supplies (from readily available household items).\n\nApply by October 20\, 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-foundations-of-care-part-of-a-trauma-informed-supervision-learning-path/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T174347Z
CREATED:20261009T174347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T174347Z
UID:10000175-1792576800-1792584000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Benefits Plus Learning Center: Cash Assistance Application Process – 2 CEU
DESCRIPTION:Course Description \n\nOnce a client appears to meet the eligibility criteria for the Cash Assistance program\, it’s time to file the application! \nThis course will discuss the ways to apply for Cash Assistance in New York City and the different steps that are required\, including the eligibility interview\, child support requirements\, eligibility verification (BEV)\, screening for substance abuse and domestic violence\, and finally work rules. \nWe will cover the rules for each requirement and potential penalties for not complying. Lastly\, we will discuss strategies and advocacy tips. \nCash Assistance for Beginners is a recommended prerequisite for all eligibility factors of the Cash Assistance program. \nTarget Audience: Social service and legal professionals who understand the eligibility requirements for Cash Assistance who are looking for details in the application process. \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\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-application-process-2-ceu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165303Z
CREATED:20260902T165207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165303Z
UID:10000155-1792587600-1792593000@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:JTI Hosts: Center for Urban Community Services: Introduction to Supportive Housing
DESCRIPTION:Supportive housing combines affordable housing with services designed to help people with behavioral health conditions\, histories of homelessness\, and other complex needs\, including a history of incarceration\, achieve long-term stability. Understanding the different housing models and available services is essential for connecting clients to the appropriate options.\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the presenter will introduce NYC’s Supportive Housing system\, including models\, eligibility criteria\, provider roles\, and services.\n\n\nParticipants will learn how supportive housing promotes housing stability\, recovery\, and greater independence.\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\n\nPresenter:\n\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-introduction-to-supportive-housing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20261015T204841Z
CREATED:20261015T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T204841Z
UID:10000184-1792627200-1792713599@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:The Academy for Community Behavioral Health: Embodied Presence with People Navigating Migration: Cultivating Mindfulness and Somatic-Based Skills
DESCRIPTION:This multi session course is designed for NYC non-profit care providers who witness and can help address the emotional\, psychological\, and systemic challenges experienced by individuals and families navigating migration. It expands on the brief course\, Responding to Immigration-Related Trauma\, by offering opportunities for deeper engagement with the embodied and relational practices introduced in that course. \nAs humans\, there is a universality in the ways we experience stress\, distress\, and trauma. Threats to our survival or connection with others activate a range of automatic responses\, including fight\, flight\, freeze\, fawn\, and flop. As providers who serve people navigating migration\, you may witness the impacts of stress and trauma on your clients and participate in their care\, “holding the rim” of their suffering\, while processing your own. \nThrough this multi-session course\, we explore how the impacts of pre-migration adversity\, displacement\, acculturation stress\, family separation\, and ongoing legal uncertainty show up somatically in our individual and collective bodies. We will also explore ways to meet the most common responses to trauma\, using mindfulness and somatic-based practices to self-regulate and be present with clients. \nWe will practice grounding and containment skills as a form of resistance and resilience to oppression.  A central focus of this course is the role of providers in witnessing\, holding\, safely discharging\, and somatically transforming distress. These are essential skills for supporting clients who carry complex trauma while also tending to your well-being as providers. Through a trauma-informed and culturally grounded lens\, this multi-session course emphasizes relational safety\, attuned communication\, and strategies that foster empowerment\, stabilization\, and healing. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThis multi-session course is experiential in nature and has a dual focus on client and provider care. Participants are invited to explore with their bodies the somatic-based tools and techniques that will be offered each week. Through repeated and gentle practice\, learners will increase confidence in how to effectively meet clients who are experiencing distress or trauma. You will also gain tools to protect yourself as you witness trauma\, and reduce burnout and compassion fatigue. \nDuring the course\, participants can expect to be on camera\, speak aloud\, use the chat\, and physically move your bodies (as you are able). You will engage with others in a large group and pairs or small groups. Please note that there may be participants with personal and direct experience with migration and immigration. Self-disclosure is neither required nor expected. \nCOURSE OUTLINE\nEach session includes: \n\nAn arriving practice\nDefining the trauma response\nSomatic signs and symptoms in our clients\nHow each trauma response shows up at work and the impact on providers\nSomatic tools\nClosing practice\n\nApply by October 22\, 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-embodied-presence-with-people-navigating-migration-cultivating-mindfulness-and-somatic-based-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T163919Z
CREATED:20261002T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T163919Z
UID:10000170-1792677600-1792684800@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:988 Crisis Systems Response: From Standards to Practice: Strategies for Crisis Workforce Wellbeing (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on SAMHSA’s Advisory: Model Standards for Crisis Care Workers and the national guidance introduced in Part 1\, this webinar will move from understanding the Model Standards to examining selected areas where crisis systems and organizations can strengthen workforce practice. The session will begin with a brief overview of the Model Standards and then focus on practical considerations related to workforce shortages\, education and training\, credentialing\, competencies\, and supervision. \nParticipants will consider how these areas can inform workforce preparation and development\, approaches to addressing workforce shortages\, and supervision within crisis service organizations. Where relevant\, examples and additional resources may illustrate how states and organizations are approaching these workforce challenges across 988 and other crisis lines\, mobile crisis\, co-responder and alternative response teams\, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)\, crisis stabilization\, and related crisis services. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nExplain how organizational practices can support application of key workforce principles outlined in the Model Standards.\nIdentify practical approaches for strengthening workforce education\, preparation\, credentialing\, and supervision within crisis service organizations.\nIdentify strategies and considerations for addressing workforce shortages and strengthening crisis workforce capacity.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAmy Watson\, PhD\, Professor\, Wayne State University School of Social Work\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-from-standards-to-practice-strategies-for-crisis-workforce-wellbeing-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T235959
DTSTAMP:20261015T203943Z
CREATED:20261015T203943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203943Z
UID:10000182-1793059200-1793145599@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T143000
DTSTAMP:20261023T141522Z
CREATED:20261023T141522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T141522Z
UID:10000187-1793106000-1793111400@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
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
CREATED:20261023T153608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T153608Z
UID:10000188-1793113200-1793118600@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
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
DTSTAMP:20261009T174617Z
CREATED:20261009T174617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T174617Z
UID:10000176-1793181600-1793188800@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T181553Z
CREATED:20260911T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181553Z
UID:10000161-1793181600-1793206800@criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us
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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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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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
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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
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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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