presentations
Presentation (2017) "Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Juvenile Justice
In this keynote address at the Annual Conference for the National Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Neglected or Delinquent Children & Youth (NDTAC), Dr. Branson discusses strategies for meeting the educational and mental health needs of trauma-affected youth placed in juvenile justice or child welfare facilities. Click here to access the PowerPoint slides for this presentation
Webinar (2016) "What Trauma Informed Care Really Means"
Trauma-informed care is a buzzword in the juvenile justice field but there remain many questions about what exactly this means, how to implement it, and which specific practices improve outcomes for youth, families, staff, and agencies. In this 90-minute webinar hosted by the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, Dr. Branson reviews specific interventions-practices-policies that exemplify a trauma-informed juvenile justice facility, offers tips on launching a trauma-informed care initiative, and discusses potential barriers and facilitators to becoming trauma-informed. This presentation includes case examples and lessons learned from grant funded projects in four states. Link
Webinar (2015) "Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System"
This webinar, hosted by the National Center for Mental Health & Juvenile Justice, features presentations from three national experts on trauma-informed practice for the justice system (Drs. Branson, Julian Ford, & Keith Cruise). Click the link below to hear Dr. Branson present on issues of workforce development, including staff training and developing organizational strategies to address staff trauma/wellness. Link