The recent alleged murder of a Wayland high schooler by her longtime boyfriend has, sadly, brought teen dating violence into the public consciousness. In response, Health Quarters is offering MEETING TEENS WHERE THEY'RE AT: Shining a Light into the Hidden World of Teen Dating Violence, a workshop on this issue - its scope, warning signs and risk factors of involved youth, and ways for providers and other concerned adults to help. The same program will be held on Wednesday, November 2 in Salem and Thursday, November 10 in Lawrence. It is OPEN to PROFESSIONALS and THE PUBLIC.
Health Quarters provides confidential, affordable family planning and reproductive health care in northeastern Massachusetts, and is also a leader in sexuality education.
Our series of professional trainings for youth-serving providers, Meeting Teens Where They’re At, reflects Health Quarters’ expertise in working with teens, community members, and organizations to promote a range of healthy behaviors.
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Upon completetion of this educational workshop, attendees will have learned:
- The definition of teen dating violence and prevalence of the issue
- Techniques to identify warning signs and risk factors for involved youth
- Steps to respond to victims
- Ways to access resources for involved youth
WHAT:Professional Training for nurses, social workers, health educators, MDs, and other interested adultsWHO:Alice Wadley, M.Ed.Education and Training SpecialistCenter for Education in Violence PreventionWorkshop 1 WHEN:Wednesday, November 2, 2011Light buffet at 5:00pm, presentation from 5:30-8:00pmWHERE:Marsh Conference Center, Salem State University (Central Campus)DirectionsWorkshop 2 WHEN:Thursday, November 10, 2011Light buffet at 5:00pm, presentation from 5:30-8:00pmWHERE:Chester's at Bell Tower Square, 60 Island Street, Lawrence, MA DirectionsFEE:$30 for providers seeking CE Credits; FREE to the general publicTO REGISTER:Click here to register/pay online, -or-Call 978.927.9824 to register/pay over the phone, -or-Print and mail the registration form to Health Quarters The activity has been submitted to the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc. for approval to award contact hours. Social work and LMHC CE credits have been applied for as well.
