Advisor Training

Purpose: Aids advisors in creating and maintaining their local Youth Crime Watch initiative.

Length: One day

Target Audience: High School Age Youth (may be suitable for some middle schoolers)

Curriculum Components:

• An overview of Youth Development based on Search Institute’s Developmental Asset Model.
• Tips on how to effectively work with youth.
• Idea exchange and problem solving around issues of concern.
• Orientation to Youth Crime Watch publications, videos, other curricula, website and other resources in the national partnership.
  
• Discussion concerning techniques to maintain the advisor’s support system or continuing education after returning home

Target Audience:

• Current or New Advisors
• School Resource or other Law Enforcement Officers working with Advisors
• Other volunteers or staff working with Advisors

What do the Participants Take Home With Them?

• A written overview of the Developmental Asset Model
• Ideas to utilize with their Youth Crime Watch
• A network of colleagues
• A better understanding of how Youth Crime Watch of America can assist them in building successful programs

Online training

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