Improving Youth Interactions Through Fair and Impartial Justice

Improving Youth Interactions Through Fair and Impartial Justice

Built on evidence-based principles, this training curriculum supports law enforcement in fostering strong community relationships, enhancing interactions with youth, and creating effective interventions to divert at-risk and minority youth from the justice system. Improving procedural justice efforts in the juvenile justice system offers an unmatched return-on-investment for law enforcement agencies.

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This training is tailored through the identification of merging local youth and justice data and local alternative intervention and prevention initiatives with national efforts to improve youth interactions with the justice system. It focuses on understanding the history of disproportionality and disparity and its impact today, relevant alternatives, cultural competencies, youth development, the effect of trauma on youth and the role of the justice system and the community in improving youth-justice interactions. Law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts and corrections personnel as well as community-based organizations are encouraged to attend. **For information concerning continuing education units, please view our [policies](ncjtc.fvtc.edu/policies#continuingeducation) page.**

What's In It For You

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: • Assess historical contributors that impact the justice system • Distinguish the components of disproportionate minority contact, racial and ethnic disparity, and implicit bias and the impact of each on the justice system • Identify strategies to reduce disparities • Understand conscious and unconscious bias • Recount risk factors that align with delinquent behavior • Recognize the role and impact of traumatic events on youth development • Identify de-escalation techniques and strategies to address fair and impartial justice • Illustrate promising practices for diversion and community-based alternatives • Understand the role of the justice system and community in strengthening relationships and improving youth-justice interactions and outcomes **Past participants had this to say...** *"As a result of this training, I will be more mindful of my engagement with at-risk youth and work with them instead of lecturing."* *"The instructors were able to deliver content in an interesting and credible manner- very informative with great real-life examples."* *"Very informative! This training will help us implement new, needed initiatives in our district."* *"This training was solution based- learning de-escalation skills and understanding the root of the problem will be helpful in my profession."*

Is This Training For You?

* Community Member * Court System Personnel * Educator * Law Enforcement * Law Enforcement Support * Prosecutors * Social Workers * Victim Service Providers

Instructors
Presenter - Tekoa Pouerie
Tekoa Pouerie   Vice President, Pace Center for Girls, Inc.

Tekoa has been a strong advocate for critical causes such as domestic violence awareness, youth crime prevention, adverse childhood experiences, disproportionate minority contact, and trauma-informed care. For the past five years, Tekoa has had the privilege of being a part of the Pace Center for Girls family as the Vice President of Resource Development. In addition, Tekoa also helps lead the Power Justice Equity group, which focuses on promoting equitable and inclusive leadership within the organization. Her commitment to reducing disproportionality extends beyond her work at Pace Center for Girls. She has trained over 11,000 individuals including, criminal justice and medical professionals, corporate executives and HR professionals. Tekoa's exceptional work has been widely recognized, earning her prestigious accolades such as the NBA Social Justice Game Changer Award, Onyx Magazine's Women on the Move Honoree recognition, and the Orlando Business Journal Champion of Diversity Award.

Tekoa Pouerie   Vice President, Pace Center for Girls, Inc.

Tekoa has been a strong advocate for critical causes such as domestic violence awareness, youth crime prevention, adverse childhood experiences, disproportionate minority contact, and trauma-informed care. For the past five years, Tekoa has had the privilege of being a part of the Pace Center for Girls family as the Vice President of Resource Development. In addition, Tekoa also helps lead the Power Justice Equity group, which focuses on promoting equitable and inclusive leadership within the organization. Her commitment to reducing disproportionality extends beyond her work at Pace Center for Girls. She has trained over 11,000 individuals including, criminal justice and medical professionals, corporate executives and HR professionals. Tekoa's exceptional work has been widely recognized, earning her prestigious accolades such as the NBA Social Justice Game Changer Award, Onyx Magazine's Women on the Move Honoree recognition, and the Orlando Business Journal Champion of Diversity Award.

Contact Information

Jessica Heimann
(855) 866- 2582
jessica.heimann2274@fvtc.edu
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