Providing Effective Services to Young Men and Boys of Color

This on demand training provides best practices for working with young men and boys of color who are victims of crime. 

This training contains four lessons:

1. Overview of Working With Young Men and Boys of Color
2. Engaging Young Men and Boys of Color
3. Assessing Safety Risks
4. Client-Centered Safety Planning

By the end of this training, you should be able to:

• Apply a client-centered approach with young men and boys of color who are victims of crime.
• Identify the impact of historical events, racial discrimination, implicit bias, and other socio-ecological factors that impact help-seeking.
• Assess various types of risks, including psychological, physical, and social safety.
• Develop effective safety plans with each victim.