In a world brimming with challenges, fostering empowered youth is not just a goal but a necessity. This training series delves into the essential elements needed to support confident, capable individuals ready to navigate the complexities of life. This series consists of three sessions: Session 1 - Navigating Childhood and Adolescence: Understanding Youth Development and Maturation, Session 2 - Communicate and Connect: Strategies for Effective Engagement with Youth, and Session 3 - Best Practices for Supporting Youth, Understanding Trauma and Fostering Empowerment

This project/material is made possible with funding from the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), a division of Respect Together. Award Number CE-23-0006.

Youth who are involved with the child welfare system are at increased risk of trafficking.  This webinar identifies vulnerabilities children and youth experience and identifies strategies for prevention and intervention.

This project was supported by subgrant No. 30269 awarded by PCCD, the state administering office for the SASP and STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Programs.  The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of PCCD or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.