
Introduction to Risk Intelligent Screening and Assessment
Critical Questions, Balanced Analysis and Accurate Decisions
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By the end of this course...
Participants will be able to...
- Conduct more balanced assessments
- Ask better questions
- Efficiently build engagement
- Effectively inquire about strengths that can lead to increased safety
- Elicit critical thinking
- Document the rationale for their decisions
- Understand and represent the family's context
Teams will be able to...
- Establish a unified methodology for assessment
- Develop a shared language
- Increase consistency in the decision-making process
- Communicate with increased clarity and understanding
Course Curriculum
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Start1A: Welcome! (3:04)
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Start1B: Assessment Steps (3:22)
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Start1C: A Framework for Clear and Balanced Assessments (1:38)
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Start1D: Screening Call Part 1 (4:25)
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Start1E: Current & Past Worries: Getting Crystal Clear
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Start1F: Screening Call Part 2 (5:15)
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Preview1G: Current & Past Success: Balancing the Assessment (1:31)
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Start1H: Screening Call Part 3 (4:03)
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Start1I: Future Worries: Considering Future Risk (1:02)
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Start1J: Screening Call Part 4 (2:15)
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Start1K: Future Success: Defining Preferred Futures (0:46)
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Start1L: Screening Call Part 5 (2:13)
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Start1M: Session Reflection & Learning (0:40)
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Start1N: Apply Your Learning
Your Course Developer

The SafeGenerations Team brings together more than 50 years of combined experience in child welfare, counseling, and family engagement. The full-time team—Andrea Robideau, Bill Schulenberg, Sarah Sundman, and Sherry Amelse—has spent decades working directly with children and families, walking alongside practitioners, and helping organizations build lasting safety and well-being.
Since 2019, SafeGenerations has partnered with over 70 jurisdictions across the U.S. and Canada, offering training, consulting, and implementation support. Their work spans from the frontlines to executive leadership and is complemented by practical technology tools designed to serve the whole organization. Rooted in collaboration and curiosity, the SafeGenerations team understands what it takes to lead meaningful conversations and to grow in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is closed for enrollment.
Contact us TODAY at [email protected] to launch the Risk Intelligent Screening & Assessment Small Group Course in your Agency!
Your classroom will close
one month after your final session.