JPPO Events

July 22 - September 27, 2024
This CORE course is a fully online, self led course. The process of becoming a foster or kinship caregiver requires familiarity with various systems, knowledge of children and families who come into…
July 22, 2024 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
This is an in-person meeting with DCYF Leaders to allow for introductions.
August 5, 2024 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
This training is designed to help new workers learn about the value of working with peers as a team and how to navigate office dynamics. Participants explore fears and needs as they begin their…
August 5, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00pm
In this training, participants learn the importance of writing skills, proper documentation, the impact report writing has on the profession, and gain the ability to write reports that meet the…
August 6, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
This training is based on the belief that staff can provide appropriate, effective interventions in crisis situations. Staff will gain practical strategies and techniques for managing behaviors in…
August 7, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
This training provides a foundation for facilitating Motivational Interviewing with clients, which will optimize desired, successful, meaningful outcomes for the individuals. Participants will…
August 8, 2024 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
This introductory training provides staff with an overview of the Juvenile Justice system. Staff are introduced to the foundational philosophy of Juvenile Justice, as well as transformation efforts…
August 13, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Better Together fosters equal and mutually respectful partnerships between birth parents, foster parents, child welfare agency staff, allies, and community partners. Fathers and mothers, relative…
August 14, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
In this training, we explore the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are brought into interactions with children, youth and families in New Hampshire regarding their system involvement and…
August 14, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Better Together fosters equal and mutually respectful partnerships between birth parents, foster parents, child welfare agency staff, allies, and community partners. Fathers and mothers, relative…
August 21, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00pm
This training provides staff with an understanding of how to utilize the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment tool in their prevention and case planning. Participants will…
August 22, 2024 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
Training providing techniques based on the Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (M.A.C.H.), which is a highly effective tool for engaging and redirecting youth motivated by fear, anger, drugs, alcohol…
August 23, 2024 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
Training providing techniques based on the Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (M.A.C.H.), which is a highly effective tool for engaging and redirecting youth motivated by fear, anger, drugs, alcohol…
August 26, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
This training will focus on adults/parents dealing with mental health challenges. For workers in the field of child welfare, it is important to have an understanding of the stigma surrounding mental…
August 27, 2024 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
This training will review the types of handcuffs, their care, maintenance, and inspection to ensure proper and effective usage. Participants will also learn how to control a suspect prior to placing…
August 28, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
This training provides an introduction to the role and responsibilities of Assessment JPPOs. Participants will examine relevant policies, procedures, and forms and review the needs assessment process…
August 29, 2024 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
To establish the Divisions search and seizure practices for Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers and SYSC Residential Staff. Staff will learn about the fourth amendment and criteria for performing…
August 29, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00pm
The JPPOs will learn how to properly use O.C. spray when they are at risk of imminent harm or being assaulted while on duty. Medical issues, decontamination procedures, policy and liability issues…
September 3, 2024 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Awareness of the rational of Restorative Practices implementation and certification processes within DCYF for SYSC staff and JPPOs.
September 3, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00pm
This session will be an introduction to gang awareness, recognition, and the basic history of gangs in New Hampshire. This session will include the history of gangs and affiliations, gang trademarks…