Training Opportunity: April 28, 2022, 2pm ET. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention presents “Supporting Vulnerable Youth: Preventing and Combating Bias-Based Bullying and Hate Crimes. Preventing Youth Hate Crimes & Identity-Based Bullying Initiative Webinar Series.”
During the webinar, intended for youth justice professionals, presenters will:
- Explain bias-based crimes and bullying based on race, ethnicity, religion, body type, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability
- Discuss tools to counter stereotypes and myths to diminish anti-Semitic, homophobic, and racist speech to help promote respectful, inclusive, and safe environments
- Explain the role of mentors and youth justice professionals when dealing with identity-based bullying or hate crimes
- Provide educational resources and interventions for direct service providers and juvenile justice professionals that encourage effective response strategies when incidents of hate or bias happen
Learn more and register at https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/events/supporting-vulnerable-youth-preventing-and-combating-bias-based-bullying-and-hate-crimes