Course F
2014 Continuing Education Specialized
WORKSHOP SERIES
MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, 2014
9:00am to 12:00pm
CURRENT DRUG TRENDS
And
Underage Drinking
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Substance abuse is particularly prevalent among young people, and it is important
for juvenile officers to understand what substances young people are abusing, the
effects that these substances will have on them, the laws regarding juvenile
substance abuse, how schools and law enforcement can work together efficiently
regarding substance abuse issues, why young people may resort to abusing
drugs, and the types of prevention and treatment available for young people.
This course will look into the ever growing world of substance abuse, with
particular attention to the current drugs that are trending within the communities
around the State of New York. It will also discuss the issues associated with
underage drinking with the adolescent community.
Presented by
Sgt. Greenberg
Mount Pleasant Police Dept.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, 2014
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Introducing the New York State School Safety
Improvement Initiative
Presentation Description:
Early in 2013 the School Safety Improvement Team was established in Education Law
§2801-b. The Team is composed of members from the Governor's Office of Public Safety,
the Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Services, the New York State Police and the State Education Department. Our
website (www.safeschools.ny.gov) provides a valuable resource for School
Administrators, School Safety Teams, First Responders (Fire, Police and EMS) and
Parents. In addition to the website, we review school safety plan surveys and link
identified training needs with available training resources. Webinars, training and
technical assistance may be provided to raise awareness of current trends and issues facing
our youth and integrates lessons learned in responding to emergencies at our schools.
Leveraging resources from national and NYS agencies and associations and making those
resources and opportunities available to our school and first responder communities to
improve outcomes for our children is paramount.
Goal:
1. Strengthen NYS response to issues affecting School Safety.
2. Review and analyses current NYS assets to identify strengths and gaps.
3. Examine issues and threats facing our School/Community partners and offer
recommendations, solutions, best practices and lessons learned.
Objectives:
1. Quickly identify and access actionable NYS resources from one centralized source.
2. Identify training resources from a wide variety of public training experts developed
to meet specific NYS needs.
3. Provide on line training to support NYS schools and First Responders regarding
School Safety topics.
Presented by
Janice M. Severson
Cindee Diaz
NYSP - School Safety Improvement Initiative
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 2014
and
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2014
8am to 5pm
Policing the Teen Brain
Model 2-Day Training Agenda
Day 1:
POLICING THE TEEN BRAIN: for officer Part 1
The Teen Brain
Understanding how the teen brain works differently with emphasis on differences in the way
teens P>P>R: Perceive, Process, Respond
 Key elements of adolescent development
 Impacts of Peer Pressure on Behavior
 Communication Styles
 Tactics for de-escalation and face-saving in public situations
Recognizing & Responding Effectively to Youth with Mental Health Issues
One in 5 youth suffer from a mental health disorder. Current estimates suggest that
somewhere between 50 and 75% of youth in the juvenile justice system have two or more
mental health diagnoses for which they need treatment. This component will help officers
recognize the most prevalent mental health issues among teens and learn tactics for deescalation of interactions with them
Recognizing & Responding Effectively to Traumatized Youth
The role of trauma in youths’ responses is key to understanding many of their reactions to
authority. This component describes sources of trauma in addition to the impact of trauma on
youths’: brain functions, psyche, and behavior. Officers will learn tactics used by
psychologists to respond effectively to youth and promote trauma-sensitive approaches.
Ask the Good Doctor
Officers are invited to ask the psychologist/psychiatrist questions about youth
behavior they have witnessed as well as questions about handling situations they may
encounter.
Asserting Authority Effectively with Teens
Summary of research and evidenced-based best practices for officers working
with youth discussion with officers
Presented by
LISA H. THURAU Executive Director, Strategies for Youth, Inc. and
DR. JEFF Q. BOSTIC, Training Psychiatrist
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2014
8am to 5pm
Policing the Teen Brain
Model 2-Day Training Agenda
Day 2: THE TEEN BRAIN:
for Officers Part 2
Community Demographics & Implications for Officers
Review of risk factors present in communities and top predictors for involvement in
delinquency, special emphasis on truancy and foster care youth, and share data on how gaps
in safety nets become youth issues that lead to involvement of law enforcement.
 Risk Factors
 Protective Factors
Cultural Factors Affecting Teens’ Behaviors
Survey of cultural and media messages that compete with and oppose traditional authority. This
component reviews topics including parenting, pervasive cultural views on conflict resolution,
emphasis on manhood being a function of power/force, increased sexualization of youth, the
role and power of social media, bullying.
Juvenile Justice for Law Enforcement Part I
Research on Impacts of Policing Approaches on Youth Offending
 U.S. Supreme Court Adoption of Developmental Approach
 State Court interpretation of Supreme Court post-JDB v. North Carolina
 Federal Policy trends and Pressures
 State Policy trends
Implications for Law Enforcement
Juvenile Justice for Law Enforcement Part II
Overview of research on what works best with teens, with a special focus on key elements of
effective responses:
 Research on Impacts of Policing Approaches on Youth Offending
 Pathways to Desistance studies & Aging Out
Effective Programming
What TO Do: Connecting Youth to Youth-Serving Community Based Programs
 Identify community-based assets
 Demonstrate impact of assets on offending
Showcase youth-serving community based organizations and 4 program types
Trying it On For Size
Local youth participate in skits enacting typical school-based scenarios. The
skits are interrupted to ask students why they respond to assertion of authority
in the manner they do. In addition to the skits, a structured conversation is facilitated.
Presented by
LISA H. THURAU Executive Director, Strategies for Youth, Inc. and
DR. JEFF Q. BOSTIC, Training Psychiatrist
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28th, 2013
8:00am to 12:00pm
MEDIA AND YOUTH GANGS
Overview
In today’s world, adults and adolescents are being bombarded on a daily basis by
news media clips and images via the internet and television. Gangs have now
stepped up to the plate and are using the internet to promote their activities.
There is even a term associated with gang “wanna bees” or members recruiting
via the internet called “net banging.” T.V. stations such as the National
Geographic have aired shows on the Aryan Brotherhood and the M.S. 13 within
the last few months. Adolescents and adults are also reading magazines and
playing video games in which gangs are either the prominent topic or character.
But let’s not forget about the constant barrage of the lyrical content of many
different styles of music which condone or promote gang association or
membership. Gang members are even now producing and promoting DVD’s to
further their reach across the country.
During the course of this training session, all of the following methods of
promoting gang initiatives through accepted media outlets will be discussed in
detail. The concentration will be on the proliferation of gangs using DVD’s, the
internet, and music to recruit new members and to “educate” others to their
initiations and rules. Participants will walk away with an understanding of how
gangs are utilizing legitimate media sources to further their own agendas. This
training will also include a presentation on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.
Presented by
Paul D. Annetts
NYS Commission of Corrections
NYS Gang Investigators Association
THURSDAY AUGUST 29TH, 2012
8am to 12pm
The Darker Side of Technology Series
SEXTING, SEXTORTION & CYBERBULLYING
Course Description:
Parents, students, teachers, advocates, law enforcement and anyone dealing with juveniles will
benefit from the knowledge gained from attending this training.
We are a market driven society and technology is often introduced before we become aware of
many of the dangers! Cell phones and social networking have revolutionized communications
among teens and even preteens. Recent studies have shown that 80% of middle school
students now carry smartphones. Some school districts are writing cell phone policy for K-5! As
a result incidents such as what happened in Steubenville, Ohio or to Jessica Logan are
becoming more and more commonplace. Sexting, sextortion, stalking, harassment have all
contributed to not only damaging the lives and self-esteem of many of our children, but it has
even cost some their lives!
Our children have very readily grasped the technology, but without the experience or maturity to
understand the consequences of some of their actions.
This is a unique and eye opening presentation will help raise the awareness of students and
anyone dealing with children. We will discuss things such as sexting, supposedly selfdestructing photo apps, secret messaging apps, information hidden in digital photos, location
sharing, sextortion, and the way juveniles are hiding things from their parents, teachers, and
police.
However not only will we show you the dangers, but we will provide the tools, resources and
advice to help mitigate the risk.
Presented by:
James A. Dill,
Deputy Chief (Retired)
Innovative Technology & Investigative Solutions, LLC
717-884-8167
www.itis-llc.com
jdill@itis-llc.com
THURSDAY August 28th, 2014
1pm to 4pm
Human Trafficing
Overview:
The presentation includes analyses of New York State criminal and civil
law/regulations relevant to human trafficking. Discussion of case law, judicial
approaches, and law enforcement perspectives will be addressed in the context of
working with victims’ advocates and other stakeholders involved in human
trafficking. Federal issues and efforts will also be referenced for purposes of
collaboration and comparison.
Presented By:
Carl J. Boykin
Director of Human Trafficking Prevention,
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
FRIDAY August 29th, 2013
8am to 12pm
Bullying and DASA
Bullying is an explosive topic! Almost everyday we hear something related to
bullying in the news media. In fact, the word “Bullying” is now applied purposely to
invoke emotional responses. Those of us working with young people spend
countless hours addressing “Bullying” issues, but what exactly is Bullying? What
about Cyberbullying? Is Bullying against the law? Is there a “Profile” describing the
typical Bully? What can we do about Bullying? This workshop will address these
questions and topics. This course will also discuss the new mandates regarding
DASA, Dignity for All Students Act. All children have the right to attend school in a
safe and caring environment, and NYS has addressed that issue relative to
bullying, harassment, cyberbulling and discrimination through the DASA.
This course will be presented by Frank Kolarik, of Listen Up Safety Services. Frank is a
retired police detective from Westchester County, NY with over 15 years of experience in
working with schools as a youth officer.
P.O. BOX 803 - PLEASANT VALLEY, NY 12569
(845)702-0770 - www.listenupss.com