December 15th, 2025
12:00PM MT (11:00AM PT)
The hurdles to authentic family engagement in juvenile justice can be numerous. The Family Engagement subcommittee of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission is dedicated to advancing concrete strategies for harnessing the innate power that families possess. Join us in an enlightening speaker series in which local professionals discuss how they are implementing authentic family engagement in their communities - from rapport building, to cultural considerations, to home and school needs.
This webinar will focus on the multitude of ways cultural nuances may affect a professional's ability to connect with, and engage, a family in case management decisions.
Presenter: Celia Asumendi
(Canyon County Juvenile Probation)
In this training you will learn how to recognize and value behaviors, attitudes, and norms across cultures. Learn how differences in dress, age, gender, hygiene, nonverbal communication, and views on mental health or disability can impact interactions with youth and families.
We will discuss common challenges such as language barriers, legal status concerns, transportation issues, mistrust of systems, and discover practical strategies to overcome these challenges.
Prepare to walk away with practical strategies, real-world insights, and a renewed commitment to culturally responsive and family-inclusive practices.
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