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Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and Welcome 2 Reality, LLC
cordially invite you to participate in
Media Literacy and Internet Safety
A Comprehensive Seminar
Impact of Social Media and Technology on Today’s Society and Youth
New Brunswick, NJ
Monday – Tuesday, August 17-18, 2015
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overview: CWLA and Welcome 2 Reality, LLC are collaborating to increase awareness regarding and strengthen skills in responding to vulnerabilities of youth, especially youth in care, related to social media and internet safety. An examination of the impact of social media and technology on today’s society, including its influence young people’s perceptions of reality reveals significant risks for the unaware. This seminar provides realistic, cost-effective strategies to identify vulnerabilities and protect youth that can be immediately implemented by social workers, educators, and caregivers. This curriculum includes a variety of learning methods that are aligned with the principles of adult learning. Multiple opportunities will be available to gather information, share experiences, utilize self-assessment tools, and practice skills.
This seminar provides information on the areas where children, particularly those in foster care, are increasingly vulnerable and, thus, need proper education and supervision. These topics include, but are not limited to: internet safety, cyberbullying, media marketing and advertisement, music’s impact on values and behavior, and the desensitization of violence via video games. Risk factors associated with social media and technology will be identified and reasonable alternatives that can lessen children's overexposure to these outlets will be provided.
Participants and Facilitators: This training is designed for public and private agency staff and resource parents who are responsible for supporting, providing day to day care, and educating youth and adolescents. Teachers, clergy members, and law enforcement personnel are ideal candidates. Undergraduate and master’s level students can benefit as well. The seminar facilitator will be Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, CWLA Trainer/Consultant and Co-founder Welcome2Reality, LLC.
Cost for Registration Fee: CWLA Members $200; Non-Members $250
Training Materials: Handouts will be provided during the training. Cost of handouts is included in the registration fee.
CEUs: Up to 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for the training, provided through the NASW – Washington State Chapter. Cost for CEUs: CWLA Members $25; Non-Members $35
Training Location (Host Agency): The Professional Center at DCF, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, 30 Van Dyke Avenue, Room 187, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. If hotel accommodations are needed, please check Hotels.com for nearby options.
For questions about participation and program content, please contact: Donna Petras, CWLA Director, Models of Practice and Training, dpetras@cwla.org. For questions about registration please contact: Julie Brite, jbrite@cwla.org.