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TNOYS’ next training on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) take place Thursday, December 19th. The CSE-IT, a research-based screening tool that helps improve early identification of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY), is appropriate for any provider serving youth including child welfare workers, probation officers, mental health clinicians, and first responders. Training participants will become certified CSE-IT users, learn next steps to access and use the Lighthouse platform, and earn 3.5 continuing education credit hours and a CSE-IT User Training certification. Learn more and register below
TNOYS’ 42nd Annual Conference on Services to Youth and Families is our flagship training event for youth-serving professionals from across Texas. Held June 10 – 13, join us in Houston for an energizing week of new connections, inspirational speakers, and cutting-edge training led by experts and young people with lived experience. Learn more on our conference webpage here.
Our call for proposals is now open: Share your expertise as a presenter by leading one of the 40+ critical workshops offered throughout. Details in the link below. Rolling deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025.
Register for a Members-Only TNOYS Committee
We’re excited to kick off new initiatives this fall and into 2025, including cutting-edge training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Valued members of our diverse network are essential in sharing their voices to shape TNOYS’ work — we encourage all to get involved!
Register below for upcoming committee meetings and events to make sure your voice is heard, and feel free to share these opportunities with colleagues:
Transitional Services Committee
This committee convenes members working to support youth transitioning out of systems and into adulthood. We will explore best practices, share resources, and inform TNOYS programing related to transition services. The next meeting is December 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register here!
Legislative Systems-Change Committee
Join this committee to help shape TNOYS’ policy advocacy and systems-change efforts. The committee explores best practices, shares resources, and informs TNOYS’ policy priorities. The next meeting will be held in December 2024. Learn more details here!