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Rosann Doran
Public Information Officer
303.438.6308
Candice Smith
720.887.2238
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Release
April 21, 2003
Broomfield HHS offers training opportunities
Broomfield’s Health and Human Services Department is offering a number of free training opportunities to interested Broomfield residents. The trainings are all related to working with youth or the problems of youth and are supported by grant funding.
For information or to enroll in any of the classes, call Candice Smith at 720-887-2238 or e-mail csmith@ci.broomfield.co.us.
Suicide Prevention Training:
May 6, 2003 and June 17, 2003 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Broomfield Health and Human Services, Broadlands Conference Room 6 Garden Center
A good training for anyone working, living, or interacting with youth. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for the young population. The participant will leave this training with materials and information about prevention, intervention and local resources.
ASSIST Training: Gatekeeper Model of Suicide Prevention
May 12 – 13, 2003 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - St. Vrain Valley School District, Learning Services Center, 401 S. Pratt Pkwy, Longmont
This training offers individuals more extensive information about recognizing and intervening with youth’s suicidal thoughts. The training targets gatekeepers, or people who typically have regular interaction with youth.
Restorative Justice Conferencing:
May 30, 2003 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Broomfield Library
This is a skills training for current or potential community facilitators. This customized course offers participants a chance to broaden and deepen their skills in working with restorative justice conferences. Participants can expect to gain a clear understanding of their own strengths and areas of development as a facilitator, and the capacity to manage a difficult conferencing situation. This training will be required for volunteers who want to faciliitate justice system cases.
Using Conferencing in Child Welfare:
June 9 – 10, 2003 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Broomfield Library
This is a skills training that will provide the participant with facilitation knowledge and experience. Conferencing in the child welfare system serves to empower families by recognizing the strengths of the group. Participants will learn why family conferencing is a good idea, and the different approach and skills involved in this type of conference.
Restorative Justice Circles:
June 27 – 28, 2003 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Broomfield Library
This training will introduce the restorative justice circle process which can be applied in a variety of settings including schools, faith-based communities, businesses, and many others. Participants in this highly experiential training will learn the role of “keeper,” the importance of the “talking piece,” and the design and use of circles.