The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Collaborative Justice: Strengthening Partnerships Between Juvenile Justice Professionals and Families” Friday, October 25, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This webinar will explore the critical role of family engagement in the juvenile justice system, providing practical strategies and culturally based practices to foster effective collaboration. Juvenile justice professionals will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to create a unified approach that empowers both families and professionals, leading to better outcomes for youth and a more effective juvenile justice system.
Speaker, Cole Williams, executive director of The Delta Project, will discuss with viewers:
• Identifying and promoting family engagement practices that enhance communication and active participation between families and juvenile justice professionals.
• Developing essential skills to engage effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultivating a culturally informed and inclusive environment that ensures families feel valued and included, thereby enhancing collaborative efforts.
The webinar is intended for Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Upon registration applicants will receive an e-mail from Zoom indicating that registration is pending.
Once accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar. Anyone who experiences technical issues when registering should contact Prestina Whitlow at whitlowp@courts.mi.gov.
This webinar will explore the critical role of family engagement in the juvenile justice system, providing practical strategies and culturally based practices to foster effective collaboration. Juvenile justice professionals will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to create a unified approach that empowers both families and professionals, leading to better outcomes for youth and a more effective juvenile justice system.
Speaker, Cole Williams, executive director of The Delta Project, will discuss with viewers:
• Identifying and promoting family engagement practices that enhance communication and active participation between families and juvenile justice professionals.
• Developing essential skills to engage effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultivating a culturally informed and inclusive environment that ensures families feel valued and included, thereby enhancing collaborative efforts.
The webinar is intended for Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Upon registration applicants will receive an e-mail from Zoom indicating that registration is pending.
Once accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar. Anyone who experiences technical issues when registering should contact Prestina Whitlow at whitlowp@courts.mi.gov.
