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Trauma and At-Risk Juveniles: Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress by Building the Resiliency of Criminal Justice Practitioners
SESSION INFO
Saturday, June 29, 2024
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Session Type: Workshop
During this session, participants will gain an understanding of the impact of trauma on at-risk juveniles and gain an understanding of ways to overcome the traumatic secondary stress experienced by criminal justice practitioners. This lesson is taught via a combination of lecture, discussion and interactive group activities that will give the participants a perspective of the difference between typical work stress and secondary traumatic stress. They will also be introduced to self-care and resiliency building techniques, such as practicing meditation, perspective building, and expressing gratitude. Brief video-clips and practical exercises will accompany the presentation of each technique.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Preston L Gainey
Public Safety Training Instructor, GA Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Training
Dr. Preston Gainey is a respected Public Safety Training Instructor for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Being certified as a Senior Training Instructor by the State of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, and a Master Resiliency Instructor, he facilitates effective basic and specialized training programs in support of the agency mission, effectively enhancing the safety, security, and skills of his DJJ colleagues and partners. Not only is Dr. Gainey known for his knowledge of the safety and security and of incarcerated juveniles, as made evident by his being certified as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, his experience as a Counselor and, as well as a School Administrator, but he is also well versed in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of at-risk juveniles before and after they enter the juvenile justice system. Dr. Gainey holds an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a master's in counseling, and a Doctorate in Education Leadership. He was involved in three research projects that were related to character education, at-risk youth behavior, prevention, and remediation. Being a self-proclaimed Worrier Nerd, Dr. Gainey enjoys reviewing and conducting various research projects relating to social, behavioral, and education improvement. In his spare, he enjoys leading mindfulness and meditation sessions with members of his community and finds it fulfilling serving as a volunteer advocate for at-risk youth and their parents in various rural communities.
Clishea West
Public Safety Training Instructor III, GA Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Training
I am native of Vienna Ga and has lived there since birth. I attended Dooly County High School, Vienna Ga and graduated with the class of 1996. I attended Fort Valley State College and received several credits and then later found out I was expecting my one and only son Chanin Hamilton who was born November 30, 1996. My life changed tremendously. I had to stop attending FVSC and I started attending South Ga Technical College, Cordele Ga, due to it being closer to home, shortly afterwards I received my Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems. I chose to work as a GED instructor and secretary with Cordele Housing Authority for several years until I decided to change my career. I began to work at Crisp Regional Youth Detention Center in November of 2003. I worked my way up the ranks of Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. In 2009 I enrolled in college; Ashford University and I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management in 2011/ I decided to apply for a training position in 2013 with the Ga Department of Juvenile Justice. I’m currently employed with them as a Public Safety Training Instructor 3, and I enjoy what I do. I’ve also worked for the Census Bureau in 2010 and 2020.
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