Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Creating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures. Organizations will learn how to develop strategies to create and enhance their trauma-informed practices in teams, programs, and overall agency systems. We will discuss policy…
Trauma-Informed Care 101
During this training, participants will explore both individual and organizational approaches to trauma-informed care frameworks. Our discussions aim to equip service providers with tools for implementing Trauma-Informed Care is foundational 4 R’s (Realize, Recognize, Respond, and Resist Re- Traumatization) within the context of community violence. Participants will learn to apply the 6 guiding principles of…
IYIP Management Meeting
Please join us for today’s management meeting for IYIP providers. As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs and with the state.
Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
This training will present an overview of the factors that canescalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work to understand how to identify our own and others’ conflict styles, trauma responses, and triggers. We will learn practical de-escalation principles and skills to support individuals…
CCBYS Supervisor
Through interactive engagement, this training will define the role of CCBYS supervisor and administrators by looking at standards, juvenile court act, MRAI, and agency practice. During this two- and half-hour webinar, we will share important skills and day-to-day learning needed for new staff. We will also focus on how to engage discretionary clients, community outreach,…
ICOY Monthly Member Call
Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate, reach out to ICOY’s Senior Manager of Communications & Outreach, Conor Van Santen, at cvansanten@icoyouth.org.
Managing Unconscious Bias
This training is designed to help individuals recognize, understand, and manage unconscious bias to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace. Participants will explore the nature of unconscious bias, its impact on decision-making and behavior, and strategies to mitigate its effects. Trainer: Heshima Mance
Trauma + LGBTQIA2S+ Identity
This training aims to provide a foundational understanding of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and trauma. By delving into historical disenfranchisement, defining identities under the umbrella of “Queer,” exploring the differences between gender and sexuality, and addressing the unique risks and stigmas faced by this community, participants will gain insight into the relationship between trauma and identity experienced…
Trauma-Informed Supervision for Supervisees
This training is designed for organizational staff in non-supervisory roles to better understand how supervision can benefit them and their working journey. As supervisees, we must recognize that we are clients of our organizations and experience workplace trauma. During this training, Trauma Informed Supervision for Supervisees will highlight tools for effectively understanding your role and…
Grant Writing 101
This introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding opportunity is a good fit for their organization; about the difference between public- and private-sector grants; about the current trends in grant making; how to…
Restorative Justice 101
RJ 101 is a one-and-a-half-hour virtual introduction to restorative justice that provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. The session will cover the core concepts of restorative justice, explore its differences from traditional justice systems, and discuss its applications in educational settings, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. Interactive…
YASI Case Plannning
This four-day online training guides participants through a four-step model of effective case planning. The first step includes training in the YASI (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument) computerized risk/protective assessment tool as well as skill development in interviewing. The second step aids participants in choosing appropriate interventions, as well as an introduction to a framework to…