This day-long professional development training is for school-based staff and other youth-serving professionals who are interested in learning more about serving previously incarcerated or detained youth, also referred to as Post-Resident Youth. Attendees can expect to:

1) increase their awareness of Post-Resident Youth needs and experiences

2) improve their knowledge of juvenile justice systems and impacts in Washington state, and

3) improve their ability for connecting and coordinating with others in support of Post-Resident Youth students. 

We warmly welcome all school-based student support professionals to attend as capacity allows. Please note that the priority audience for this training are Open Doors Youth Reengagement program staff (instructors and case managers) and that some elements of the training will be specific to the program. No matter your role, please be prepared to network with others.

We hope to introduce and increase skills for working with Post-Resident Youth (PRY) students Open Doors Youth Reengagement Programs and other school settings. PRY is defined as youth/young adults who have previously ever experienced detention or incarceration.