Child and Youth Care Interventions

Children and youth in crisis require professionals to intervene using a trauma-informed, proactive and safe approach. Students build skills using evidence-based interventions that help young people develop coping skills and self-regulation strategies. Using demonstrations and simulations, students identify the stages of crisis and apply de-escalation techniques, restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions, and debriefing strategies to safely manage crises and support young people. Upon successful completion, students earn a certification in crisis intervention.