Youth Engagement in Child Maltreatment Research
About
This webinar, part of the ACEs Aware Science and Innovation Speaker Series, features Dr. Nicole Racine and Katelyn Greer, who will present on “Youth Engagement in Child Maltreatment Research: Gaps, Barriers, and Approaches.” They will provide an overview of the potential for youth engagement within the field of child maltreatment research, identify barriers to youth engagement, provide trauma-informed strategies for engaging youth in the context of research, and review existing trauma-informed models for youth engagement.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and potential benefits of youth engagement in child maltreatment research
- Describe gaps in youth engagement methods and barriers to youth engagement
- Identify trauma-informed strategies and existing models for effectively engaging youth in the context of research
Professional Credit
- This activity provides the following types of credit: AMA, AAPA, APA, ANCC, ASWB, ABIM-MOC, ABP-MOC.
- 1.0 credits are available.
- Activity document
Featuring
Nicole Racine, PhD, C.Psych is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor, and Director of the Early Lab at the University of Ottawa, Canada. She holds the Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario where she collaborates with clinicians and community partners to conduct research on child trauma. Her research examines the impact of early adversity in early childhood and identifies prevention and intervention approaches that promote resilience. She is the Special Issues Editor at Child Abuse and Neglect. In addition to having published more than 100 papers in high-impact journals in the fields of mental health and trauma, her work has been included in key policy documents on mental health.
Katelyn Greer, drawing from her personal journey navigating mental health challenges in her youth, now channels her experiences into meaningful work as a peer support worker specializing in working with youth and families. She has contributed extensively across various levels of engagement in the research cycle, from co-authoring papers to offering guidance to more than 10 youth advisory councils. Katelyn now offers her expertise as a contracted research assistant and consultant, specializing in peer support and research engagement. She endeavors to leverage her unique blend of personal and professional experiences to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment for the next generation of youth involved in any research capacity.