Events

To create an equitable society, we must commit to being antiracist in all aspects of our work. Whether you are starting with a personal journey or leading your organization through a transformation, we are providing resources and supports recommended by your ACRC...

The Pathways to Organizational Excellence Certification helps youth- and family-serving organizations strengthen their culture, improve teamwork, and build stronger connections with the communities they serve. This year-long certification program supports...

Young people with an Autism or Traumatic Brain Injury diagnosis, pared with a behavior disorder, bring their own unique set of challenges to your residential program. Meet with your colleagues to discuss challenges and successes you have experienced with this...

ACRC’s public policy committee keeps watch on public policy issues and initiatives and leads collective advocacy. On issues ranging from the global crisis in youth mental health, implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act, to shoring up our critical...

Let’s continue to create cultures of care! Join ACRC members in ongoing conversations around replacing coercive strategies with trauma responsive interventions. While all organizations are further along the path to reducing and eliminating restraints, removing point...

As a membership organization, it is important to keep our membership diverse and connected. This committee seeks ways to promote networking, engagement and educational opportunities; as well as ensuring new members are welcomed and integrated into their new network of...

ACRC’s program committee makes recommendations about ongoing training and webinar topics and produces our renowned annual conference. Both the annual conference and the yearly direct care summit draw attendees from around the world to dive into clinical excellence and...

ACRC’s Equity Committee advances principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the work of the Association and recommends best practices for our membership and the field at large. Meet our Equity Committee Chair, Donelle Hauser! And our...

The challenges of administering care in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility are unique. Our colleagues running PRTFs look forward to connecting with their colleagues to discuss their own barriers and successes in the past and going forward in an ever-changing...