This webinar explores definitions of homeless youth and typologies. In addition, the webinar focuses on recognizing human trafficking among homeless youth and how to develop an effective and efficient community response to youth experiencing homelessness.
Course created on March 21, 2022
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CE/CEU Offered: AK/1.25; AL/1.25; AR/1.25; ASWB ACE/1.25 General; AZ/1.25; CA/1.25; CE Broker/1.25 Human Trafficking, CE Broker #20-901098; CO/1.25; CT/1.25; DC/1.25; DE/1.25; FL/1.25; GA/1.25; HI/1.25; IA/1.25; IACET/0.1; ID/1.25; IL/1.25; IN/1.25; KS/1.25; KY/1.25; LA/1.25; MA/1.25; MD/1.25; ME/1.25; MI/1.25; MN/1.25; MO/1.25; MS/1.25; MT/1.25; NC/1.25; ND/1.25; NE/1.25; NH/1.25; NJ (ASWB ACE)/1.25; NM/1.25; NV/1.25; NY-Contact Hours/1.25 Self-Study; OH/1.25; OK/1.25; OR/1.25; PA/1.25; RI/1.25; SC/1.25; SD/1.25; TN/1.25; TX/1.25; UT/1.25; VA/1.25; VT/1.25; WA/1.25; WI/1.25; WV/1.25; WY/1.25
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the four primary definitions of homeless youth and typologies.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply knowledge gained to advocate for needed resources to serve homelessyouth in their community.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate levels of risk and signs of human trafficking in homeless youth.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Problem, Definitions, & Typologies |
| 25-55 Minutes | Advocating for Resources |
| 55-70 Minutes | Evaluating Risk & Signs of Human Trafficking in Homeless Youth |
| 70-75 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Cheryl Pooler
DSW LCSW
Dr. Pooler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over twenty years of experience in community mental health as a therapist and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. In 2009, she accepted a social work position with Waco Independent School district in the Homeless Outreach Department. Dr. Pooler currently serves as faculty at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. Her research interest includes adoption, homeless youth, and human trafficking. Dr. Pooler is an advocate for homeless families and youth in the Waco community and is the founder of The Cove, a teen nurturing center for homeless youth.
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Susan Peters
Susan Peters is the founder and executive director of Unbound Now, a multinational anti-human trafficking organization headquartered in Waco, TX. She received her master's degree in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2015. She is also an adjunct professor of leadership at Baylor University.
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Cheryl Pooler: Financial disclosures: Cheryl Pooler received an honorarium for presenting this course. Dr. Pooler is an advocate for homeless families and youth in the Waco community and is the founder of The Cove, a teen nurturing center for homeless youth. Non-financial disclosures: Cheryl Pooler has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Susan Peters: Financial disclosures: Susan Peters is the founder and executive director of Unbound Now, a multinational anti-human trafficking organization headquartered in Waco, TX. Non-financial disclosures: Susan Peters has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Social Work.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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