June seems to be a favorite month at Safer Society for hiring our staff, as we celebrated anniversaries for three of our colleagues. Sarah Snow …
Independence Day
Safer Society Foundation will be closed on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, marking the Independence Day holiday in the United States. It was …
Assessing and Treating Adult Firesetting
This training introduces mental health professionals to recent advances in understanding firesetting behaviors in adults that have led to evidence-informed models for assessment and treatment.
Every year in the U.S., U.K., New Zealand, and Australia, thousands of irresponsible, reckless, and dangerous fires set by adults result in thousands of deaths and injuries, billions of dollars in property loss, and traumatic experiences for individuals and communities. Recent studies suggest that upwards of 20% of adults admitted to psychiatric hospitals have histories of firesetting, or arrests for arson, in their medical record.
Implementing the Principles of Risk, Need, and Responsivity
Anyone who has tried to improve an existing treatment program knows how difficult it can be. This webinar interview shows how one prominent agency implemented the principles of risk, need, and responsivity. It provides ideas for how agencies can best implement these principles and other new methods and models. In this webinar, Nikole Hassen, Clinical Psychologist and Director at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar, will discuss the challenges faced when modernizing their treatment program, and the benefits of having done so.
Teen Girls and Mental Wellness
“Young people are telling us that they are in crisis.” – Dr. Kathleen Ethier In the fall of 2021, the CDC gave adolescents in high …
Intimate Partner Violence
People who commit Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are different from others who cause harm. According to the American Psychological Association, IPV occurs across a wide range …
Train with Safer Society on Adolescent Social Media Usage
Social media usage is higher than ever and is part of most people’s daily routine — regardless of age. However, many children and adolescents are …
NYS ATSA/Alliance Conference May 22nd
Safer Society Press will be the bookseller for the New York State ATSA and Alliance Joint Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY, which runs May 22-24. …
United Way – Race for the Rest of Us
A big thank you to United Way for hosting the 0.5k “Race for the Rest of Us” event on Sunday, May 7th! It was a …
Safer Society Joins Sponsors at Howard Center’s First In-Person Annual Conference Since Pandemic
On April 19, the Howard Center of Burlington, Vermont, hosted their first in-person annual conference since the pandemic. The day-long event was held at the …