Introduction to youth forensics

He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the Youth Forensics Workforce Development Project

This project is dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge of kaimahi who are engaging with taiohi at risk of involvement with youth justice, forensic , mental health and AOD services.

Collectively both He Ara Oranga : Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (2019) confirmed the significance of workforce development, wherein a competent workforce is understood as crucial for accomplishing the objectives related to preventing mental health and addiction issues and averting escalation due to unmet needs.

Data suggests that, in most instances, rangatahi involved with youth forensic services have previously engaged  with multiple services, including mental health, AOD, care and protection, youth justice, and broader social services. This highlights the critical need to prioritise workforce development opportunities for kaimahi across various services.

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and exposure to trauma in the youth offender population in Aotearoa is under-researched. Despite this gap in research, anecdotal evidence suggests that these factors, are significantly over-represented in rangatahi involved with youth justice and youth forensic services.  Consistent with overseas research, this combination of factors likely affects 60-90% of young offenders. Moreover, it is associated with an elevated risk of substance misuse and mental health issues.

A workforce that is empowered with the knowledge and the tools to address these intersecting factors early on, through appropriate interventions, support systems, and therapeutic approaches is seen as crucial in mitigating risk and promoting improved outcomes for these young people and their whanau.  

Real Skills Plus

If you are working in a youth forensic role then we encourage you to undertake the Real Skills Plus (RSP) online assessment. This assessment identifies strengths and areas for professional development, complementing and adding to existing frameworks of practice relevant to the sector.

If you or your organisation who would like to explore how RSP can support professional development then email [email protected] with the subject line Real Skills Plus.

He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the Youth Forensics Workforce Development Project

This project is dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge of kaimahi who are engaging with taiohi at risk of involvement with youth justice, forensic , mental health and AOD services.

Collectively both He Ara Oranga : Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (2019) confirmed the significance of workforce development, wherein a competent workforce is understood as crucial for accomplishing the objectives related to preventing mental health and addiction issues and averting escalation due to unmet needs.

Data suggests that, in most instances, rangatahi involved with youth forensic services have previously engaged  with multiple services, including mental health, AOD, care and protection, youth justice, and broader social services. This highlights the critical need to prioritise workforce development opportunities for kaimahi across various services.

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and exposure to trauma in the youth offender population in Aotearoa is under-researched. Despite this gap in research, anecdotal evidence suggests that these factors, are significantly over-represented in rangatahi involved with youth justice and youth forensic services.  Consistent with overseas research, this combination of factors likely affects 60-90% of young offenders. Moreover, it is associated with an elevated risk of substance misuse and mental health issues.

A workforce that is empowered with the knowledge and the tools to address these intersecting factors early on, through appropriate interventions, support systems, and therapeutic approaches is seen as crucial in mitigating risk and promoting improved outcomes for these young people and their whanau.  

Real Skills Plus

If you are working in a youth forensic role then we encourage you to undertake the Real Skills Plus (RSP) online assessment. This assessment identifies strengths and areas for professional development, complementing and adding to existing frameworks of practice relevant to the sector.

If you or your organisation who would like to explore how RSP can support professional development then email [email protected] with the subject line Real Skills Plus.

He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the Youth Forensics Workforce Development Project

This project is dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge of kaimahi who are engaging with taiohi at risk of involvement with youth justice, forensic , mental health and AOD services.

Collectively both He Ara Oranga : Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (2019) confirmed the significance of workforce development, wherein a competent workforce is understood as crucial for accomplishing the objectives related to preventing mental health and addiction issues and averting escalation due to unmet needs.

Data suggests that, in most instances, rangatahi involved with youth forensic services have previously engaged  with multiple services, including mental health, AOD, care and protection, youth justice, and broader social services. This highlights the critical need to prioritise workforce development opportunities for kaimahi across various services.

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and exposure to trauma in the youth offender population in Aotearoa is under-researched. Despite this gap in research, anecdotal evidence suggests that these factors, are significantly over-represented in rangatahi involved with youth justice and youth forensic services.  Consistent with overseas research, this combination of factors likely affects 60-90% of young offenders. Moreover, it is associated with an elevated risk of substance misuse and mental health issues.

A workforce that is empowered with the knowledge and the tools to address these intersecting factors early on, through appropriate interventions, support systems, and therapeutic approaches is seen as crucial in mitigating risk and promoting improved outcomes for these young people and their whanau.  

Real Skills Plus

If you are working in a youth forensic role then we encourage you to undertake the Real Skills Plus (RSP) online assessment. This assessment identifies strengths and areas for professional development, complementing and adding to existing frameworks of practice relevant to the sector.

If you or your organisation who would like to explore how RSP can support professional development then email [email protected] with the subject line Real Skills Plus.

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He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the Youth Forensics Workforce Development Project

This project is dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge of kaimahi who are engaging with taiohi at risk of involvement with youth justice, forensic , mental health and AOD services.

Collectively both He Ara Oranga : Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (2019) confirmed the significance of workforce development, wherein a competent workforce is understood as crucial for accomplishing the objectives related to preventing mental health and addiction issues and averting escalation due to unmet needs.

Data suggests that, in most instances, rangatahi involved with youth forensic services have previously engaged  with multiple services, including mental health, AOD, care and protection, youth justice, and broader social services. This highlights the critical need to prioritise workforce development opportunities for kaimahi across various services.

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and exposure to trauma in the youth offender population in Aotearoa is under-researched. Despite this gap in research, anecdotal evidence suggests that these factors, are significantly over-represented in rangatahi involved with youth justice and youth forensic services.  Consistent with overseas research, this combination of factors likely affects 60-90% of young offenders. Moreover, it is associated with an elevated risk of substance misuse and mental health issues.

A workforce that is empowered with the knowledge and the tools to address these intersecting factors early on, through appropriate interventions, support systems, and therapeutic approaches is seen as crucial in mitigating risk and promoting improved outcomes for these young people and their whanau.  

Real Skills Plus

If you are working in a youth forensic role then we encourage you to undertake the Real Skills Plus (RSP) online assessment. This assessment identifies strengths and areas for professional development, complementing and adding to existing frameworks of practice relevant to the sector.

If you or your organisation who would like to explore how RSP can support professional development then email [email protected] with the subject line Real Skills Plus.

He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to the Youth Forensics Workforce Development Project

This project is dedicated to nurturing the skills and knowledge of kaimahi who are engaging with taiohi at risk of involvement with youth justice, forensic , mental health and AOD services.

Collectively both He Ara Oranga : Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (2019) confirmed the significance of workforce development, wherein a competent workforce is understood as crucial for accomplishing the objectives related to preventing mental health and addiction issues and averting escalation due to unmet needs.

Data suggests that, in most instances, rangatahi involved with youth forensic services have previously engaged  with multiple services, including mental health, AOD, care and protection, youth justice, and broader social services. This highlights the critical need to prioritise workforce development opportunities for kaimahi across various services.

The prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and exposure to trauma in the youth offender population in Aotearoa is under-researched. Despite this gap in research, anecdotal evidence suggests that these factors, are significantly over-represented in rangatahi involved with youth justice and youth forensic services.  Consistent with overseas research, this combination of factors likely affects 60-90% of young offenders. Moreover, it is associated with an elevated risk of substance misuse and mental health issues.

A workforce that is empowered with the knowledge and the tools to address these intersecting factors early on, through appropriate interventions, support systems, and therapeutic approaches is seen as crucial in mitigating risk and promoting improved outcomes for these young people and their whanau.  

Real Skills Plus

If you are working in a youth forensic role then we encourage you to undertake the Real Skills Plus (RSP) online assessment. This assessment identifies strengths and areas for professional development, complementing and adding to existing frameworks of practice relevant to the sector.

If you or your organisation who would like to explore how RSP can support professional development then email [email protected] with the subject line Real Skills Plus.

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We do record some of our trainings/events and if this is the case we will make this clear at the start of the session. If it has been recorded, and you wish to receive a copy please email coordinator@whāraurau.org.nz

I’ve been waitlisted for an event, so when will I find out if I’m attending or not?

We’ll let you know as soon as we can and within time for you to make travel arrangements.

Why do you require my manager’s email?

There may be times where a manager’s consent is required to attend a training, and also if you don’t turn up, we may message them to find out if you’re okay.

What if I can’t make it on the day?

There is a cost to putting on a training or event and so it’s really important we know in advance that you won’t be able to make it.It also means we can offer your place to someone else. So please email coordinator@whāraurau.org.nz.

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We only provide a certificate of attendance /completion for some of our training courses.

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Use the ‘Register’ button on the course page that you want to attend. You will be directed to the event page on Eventbrite and click on Reserve a spot.

Are training/events repeated?

If the demand is high enough we'll consider repeating an event/training. We record training/events and a link is available on request. Email: [email protected]

Are training/events/online courses only for those people working in specific services/organisations?

The majority of our training/events/online courses are open to anyone working with rangatahi | young people who are experiencing mental health or addiction issues. If there is a restriction on who can attend, this will be made clear on the information we provide.

Is there a cost to attending an event/training or to do an online course?

Whāraurau is funded by the  Government to provide training, however as we have limited funds it is important to let us know if you aren't able to attend. This also allows us to offer your place to someone else. Note: we do not cover the cost of travel or accommodation.

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Will I receive a completion certificate?

Yes, at the end of each online course you will receive a completion certificate.

What if I need help?

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