Arrest to Reintegration: Clinical Tools and Interventions for Supporting Justice-Impacted Client and Their Families

10AM-12PM EST

LIVE WEBINAR

Presenter: Elia Johnson, LCSW

NASW-NYS Members: $30

NASW Other Chapter Member (Including NYC): $50

Non-Members: $60

NASW-NYS Student and Transitional Members: FREE

This workshop is approved for 2.0 continuing education credit hours for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed psychologists

Workshop Description

This training offers an in-depth look at the criminal legal system, from arrest through reintegration, with a focus on the emotional, psychological, and social impacts at each stage. Tailored for social workers, therapists, and counselors, it equips participants with trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions. Attendees will explore mindfulness for emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring for trauma processing, and family systems techniques to improve communication. The session also emphasizes building trust, enhancing resilience, and supporting long-term healing and stability for individuals and families. 

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Criminal Legal Trajectory 
2. Recognize Systemic Challenges and Trauma 
3. Apply Evidence-Based Interventions 
4. Foster Resilience and Healing 
5. Integrate a Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Framework 

This workshop is approved for 2.0 continuing education credit hours.

NASW-NYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (Provider ID #0014), licensed mental health counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), licensed marriage and family therapists (Provider ID #MFT-0037) and licensed psychologists (Provider ID #PSY-0088).

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Presenter:

Elia M. Johnson, LCSW, is a clinical social worker licensed in NY and CT with over a decade of experience in forensic social work, trauma-informed care, and holistic defense. She is the Director of Social Work at Appellate Advocates and an experienced speaker and trainer, presenting nationally on justice-impacted populations, trauma-informed practice, and reentry support. Her work centers on client advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.