Location:
Oswego State Education Center,
Phoenix, New York 

Public concern regarding youth violence has never been greater. The reasons for violence perpetrated by young people are many and varied. Most troubling, however, is how senseless and dispassionate the violent acts have been. Many of these young people behave as if they are totally void of a conscience. The fact of the matter is a child with leukemia has a better chance of long term recovery than does a child who is habitually violent. Topics to be covered include the biological as well as socio-cultural aspects of violence in children.

Which psychiatric disorders in children/adolescents are associated with violence? What are the signs of impending violence and how should we respond? Medications, psychotherapies and other methods are discussed for treatment, planning and prevention along with providing a greater understanding of the risk factors for recurrent violence. The legal implications of violence in children will also be covered and discussed.

Recommended Audience:

• Child protective care workers
• Social service employees
• Teachers
• School administrators
• School principals
• School security personnel

Child and Adolescent Violence Workshop Objectives

Understand the incidence of violence in children and adolescents along age, gender and racial breakdown.

Be familiar with the inheritable psychiatric maladies in children and adolescents that give rise to aggression and violence in children and adolescents.

Understand why poor verbal skills, poor school performance and low self-esteem are strong violence causation factors in children and adolescents.

Name at least three types of violence that are frequently exhibited by violent children/adolescents

Name at least three reasons why children and adolescents join gangs.

Understand organizational behaviors in children and maladaptive behaviors in adolescents and how these behaviors are affected by developmental milestones.

Be familiar with at least six warning signs of violence in adolescents.

Be able to name two out of three risk factors for recurring violence in children and adolescents.

Be familiar with some of the current treatment modalities used in the treatment of children and adolescents who are aggressive/violent.

Be familiar with the preventative measures that eliminate the onset of aggression and violence in children.

Understand the legal implications for children, adolescents and their families and the community when children/adolescents become violent.

Costs:
$85 per person
$45 students

Lunch is included.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted.

Simply download the Child and Adolescent Violence Registration form (100K PDF), fill out, and bring to the Institute or mail with payment to:
Oswego State Education Center
70 County Route 59
Phoenix, NY 13135

You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or other PDF reader application). To download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader visit www.adobe.com.

About the Instructor:

Dr. Paul Martin, Consultant/Trainer
Dr. Martin has been trained as a forensic psychiatrist. He received his medical degree from the University of Des Moines, served his residency at Case Western University and his fellowship in psychiatry at Syracuse University. Dr Martin currently serves as a mental health consultant to business, social service, police, parole, probation and other agencies concerning mental health issues in the workplace. He is certified in mediation and arbitration; has experience with vision casting and solving conflict in the work place environment. His background as a psychiatrist brings a qualified perspective to problem solving issues in the workplace.

Questions? Call 315.312.6430 or email phoenix@oswego.edu

Seminar to be held at the Oswego State Education Center in Phoenix, NY. Need directions?

Presented by the SUNY Oswego Institute for Professional and Organizational Development.

The Institute is dedicated to partnering with business, government and nonprofit organizations to develop and deliver customized employee training based on current and future business needs.

Persons with disabilities needing assistance or special accommodations to attend this event contact the Oswego State Education Center by calling 312-6430 at least one week in advance.