CASA of Lexington’s September 2021 continuing education was a book club discussion and training with Vicki Reed, author of the acclaimed novel, The Car Thief.
In addition to a discussion of “The Car Thief” with Vicki, she shares her program, Lessons From The Car Thief, which highlights some of the educational aspects of her book, including tips on interviewing children and youth, trauma-informed care, the importance of relationships, how children become “dual status” youth involved with both child welfare and juvenile justice, why children should be in families instead of congregate care, and the role of empathy and hope in helping children overcome troubled backgrounds and thrive.
CASA of Lexington has several copies of The Car Thief available to loan to CASA volunteers from our library. Copies of the book are also available from many public libraries in our service region.