THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ON YOUTH
Presenter: Dr. Nicole Kelly
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
​9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) -Online via Zoom
​$49 (includes CE if needed - see included licensing boards below)

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The increasing prevalence of homelessness underscores the urgent need for understanding and action. This training provides a comprehensive overview of the homelessness crisis, examining the complex factors that contribute to it and highlighting the specific vulnerabilities of certain populations. We will explore the lived experiences of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, focusing on the profound emotional, physical, and social impacts. Crucially, we will equip you with actionable strategies to provide meaningful support to homeless youth and families.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
  • Articulate at least one significant factor that contributes to homelessness.
  • Explain the diverse ways homelessness impacts an individual's well-being.
  • Implement at least one practical strategy to support someone experiencing homelessness.


Dr. Nicole Kelly is a clinical psychologist who has worked with trauma survivors for 14 years. She currently consults with agencies on trauma-informed care, programming for commercially sexually exploited youth, vicarious trauma, and leadership development. Nicole has been training multidisciplinary audiences on trauma-related topics since 2015 and provides guest lectures at local universities on human trafficking. She has developed several of the training curriculums that are being utilized in Los Angeles County and throughout California to better equip social service providers on working with commercially sexually exploited youth. She has been an expert witness on commercial sexual exploitation and trauma in court. She has authored two books on commercial sexual exploitation and authored prevention and intervention curriculums for the population. In 2018, Nicole was awarded the State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition by Senator Joel Anderson.