A Conference Offering of the Mental Health Association Beginning with the catastrophic shootings at Columbine High School in 1999, followed by similiar tragic episodes in schools across the country, preventing future violence means intervening in child abuse and neglect and family violence. Youth who are at risk to commit violent acts frequently have multiple problems, as do their families.
Treatment means assessing the youth and family needs and addressing multiple problem areas.
Discussion will include the requirement for close collaboration of multiple agencies and their roles. Continuing Education Credits are being provided for through NASW and are an additional fee. All interested parties are encouraged and welcome to attend.