Training Evaluation: Addressing the Impact of Language, Biases, and Labels on Youth

(NOT140) Training Evaluation: Addressing the Impact of Language, Biases, and Labels on Youth

Training Name: Addressing the Impact of Language, Biases, and Labels on Youth
Presented by: Anette Birgersson and Christin Santiago, CTRS
Date: March 27, 2026

Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1) Identify the effects of labeling and stigmatizing language that shape young people’s behavior and treatment experiences
2) Assess individual needs and vulnerabilities to tailor treatment
3) Use strategies that empower youths, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and marginalized identities
4) Build and maintain treatment environments that are supportive and nonjudgemental
5) Describe practical methods for overcoming common conscious and unconscious biases in practice and apply methods to reduce their impact on treatment outcomes.

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I certify that I am the above-named person completing this form and that the information I submit here is accurate.
1. How much did you learn as a result of this program? 5 = Very much, 1 = Very little
2. Rate the quality of the program content 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
3. Rate how current/relevant the program content is 5 = Very current/relevant, 1 = Not current/not relevant at all
4. How useful was the content of this program for your practice or other professional development? 5 = Extremely Useful, 1 = Not Useful at all
5.1. Rate the first instructor’s (Anette Birgersson) knowledge and expertise of the subject. 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
5.2. Rate the second instructor’s (Christin Santiago) knowledge and expertise of the subject. 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
6.1. Rate the first instructor’s (Anette Birgersson) teaching ability. 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
6.2. Rate the second instructor’s (Christin Santiago) teaching ability. 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
7. Rate how well the program met your expectations (according to the promotional materials) 5 = Very well, 1 = Not well at all
8. Rate the quality of the provided course materials 5 = Very High, 1 = Very Low
9. Rate how well disability accommodations were met, if requested. 5 = Very well, 1 = Not well at all
10. Rate the ease of the registration process 5 = Very Easy, 1 = Very Difficult
11. Rate the program staff’s responsiveness to questions 5 = Very responsive, 1 = Not responsive at all