Office of Justice Programs' Virtual Reality De-Escalation Site-Based Initiative
April 15, 2025
Private Event
Virtual
The Office of Justice Programs’ Virtual Reality De-Escalation Site-Based Initiative has invited SFY to address grantees–law enforcement agencies and universities partnering with them to build simulators–about the unique nature of interactions between law enforcement and youth.
SFY will be conducting a 4-day Policing the Teen Brain Train-the-Trainer event for Concord, El Cerrito, and Pittsburg Police Departments in Contra Costa County, CA. Officers attending this training will be able to lead the 2-day PTB training for their agencies.
Model Policies event
Policies: Addressing Key Issues in Law Enforcement/Youth Interactions
On Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, NACOLE will welcome Lisa H. Thurau and Shelley R. Jackson, from Strategies for Youth (SFY), a national nonprofit training and policy organization dedicated to ensuring best outcomes for youth interacting with law enforcement. The presenters will describe key legal precedent and social science research supporting the need for law enforcement agencies and officers to treat youth differently than they would adults, and how youth-specific law enforcement policies and standards are necessary to protect youth rights, provide officers with support in these encounters, and keep both youth and officers safe.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Don't Get Groomed Showcase
March 28, 2025
12:00 pm and 3 pm ET
Private event for: Maine Youthworks, Educators, Law Enforcement
Virtual
Maine
Offering Maine youthworker, educators, and law enforcement an opportunity to learn about Don’t Get Groomed and particpate in a training to become a Game Leader.
Offering Maine youthworker, educators, and law enforcement an opportunity to learn about Don’t Get Groomed and particpate in a training to become a Game Leader.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
JJJ Training
Los Angeles Public Defenders
March 18, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Los Angeles, CA
Game Leader training and pilot games using the 2025 version of JJJ Street Game for LA Public Defenders.
Model Policies event
Got Law Enforcement Policies? Judicial Strategies to Ensure Procedural Justice for Youth at the Initial Point of Contact
NCJFCJ's 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice
March 17, 2025
4:15 - 5:15 pm ET
Conference Registrees
In Person
Boston, MA
Lisa Thurau, Executive Director of Strategies for Youth, and Judge Faith Graham will be presenting “Got Law Enforcement Policies? Judicial Strategies to Ensure Procedural Justice for Youth at the Initial Point of Contact” at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) for the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice.
Model Policies event
Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board's 2025 Recommendations and Best Practices Report
CA State Advisory Group
March 12, 2025
Open to: Public
Virtual
California Office of Youth and Community Restoration
Boston, MA
Shelley Jackson, Law Enforcement Policies Director, described the results of the 2025 RIPA report, highlighting disparities in youth pedestrian and car stops by race and ethnicity. Additionally, there are disparities in the use of force on youth 12-14 and youth with disabilities.
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy event
Reading Red Flags: Helping Students Avoid Manipulation and Exploitation
Maine School Safety Conference
March 11, 2025
Private Event
In Person
Samoset Resort
Rockport, ME
SFY presents its new JJJ game, Don’t Get Groomed, which was designed to protect youth from manipulation and exploitation online. Participants learned how to lead middle and high school versions of the game to teach youth how to avoid risk.
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