Tagged With "sexual assault"
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Toxic Stress, Behavioral Health, and the Next Major Era in Public Health by Mental Health America
To view the document, click on the following link: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/toxic-stress-behavioral-health-and-next-major-era-public-health
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Traumatic Brain Injury and the Relationship to ACEs
Laura Williams, MA, LPC spoke on the relationship between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ACEs at the Oct 8 Resilient Sacramento Meeting. One striking research finding was the rate for TBI is increased in children and youth who have pre-injury psychiatric disorders and those who are experiencing high psychosocial risk (ACEs). In her work at the Veterans Treatment Courts in Colorado Springs and Denver, assessments showed over 80 percent of the clients had both ACEs and TBI. A lively...
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When 1 ACE Can Get You 8 More
There is one ACE in particular that can result in a child experiencing 8 additional ACEs measured in the ACE Study. That particular ACE is having a parent who abused alcohol or other drugs or was addicted to alcohol or other drugs. As someone with 40+ years of experience coping with various loved ones who drank too much and 16+ years of work studying the scientific research on brain development, ACEs , alcohol use disorders , and the family member's experience , this fact is especially near...
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Childhood Sexual Assault is the Theme for Book Signing in Davis [DavisVanguard.org]
On Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 6:30 PM at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, Ellyn Bell and Stacey Bell will be confronting the issue of childhood sexual assault with a book signing and talk about their latest book, “ Singing with the Sirens:...
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CYW releases "Children Can Thrive: A Vision for California's Response to ACEs"
The Center for Youth Wellness released a new report “Children Can Thrive: A Vision for California’s Response to ACEs”. This report is a follow up to last November’s Children Can Thrive Summit. ...
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Eleven state-specific profiles feature ACEs-related data and ACEs/trauma-informed/resilience-building initiatives
One of the resources shared with participants in the Sept. 13-14 convening of First Spouses in Milwaukee to address trauma was a series of state information sheets that featured data on ACEs prevalence and ACEs/trauma-informed/resilience-building initiatives. These one-pagers provided a succinct summary of state highlights on trauma that in some instances were well known to the First Spouses but for others, provided new information. In partnership with state trauma leaders, ACEs Connection...
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NEW MEMOIR BY A PSYCHOLOGIST WHO IS A SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVOR
Hello Friends, My name is Carolee Tran and I'm a psychologist who is a survivor of sexual abuse. I teach at UC Davis and also have a private practice in mid-town Sacramento. I specialize in the treatment of trauma. I am writing to announce the publication of my book “The Gifts of Adversity: Reflections of a Psychologist, Refugee, and Survivor of Sexual Abuse. ” I felt compelled to write this book to help others- refugees, sexual abuse, and trauma survivors. I also felt a deep sense of...
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NO MORE
NO MORE Week is a national grassroots activation aimed at making domestic violence and sexual assault awareness and prevention a priority year-round. Mark your calendars – the NO MORE Week of Action is March 6th – 12th! To Learn more go to: http://nomore.org/no-more-week-2016/
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Racing ACEs Resilient Sac Meeting PowerPoint by DeAngelo Mack
At the Jan 2020 Resilient Sac meeting, De Angelo Mack from Public Health Advocates spoke on the intersection of race and health. His presentation, "Racing ACEs" is attached to this post. HIs contact information is included in the powerpoint if you would like to reach out to him for further information on the topic.
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Afghan doctor volunteers as a lifeline for new arrivals [SacBee.com]
After a hellish first night in Sacramento, Nazir Ahmad Ahmadi was ready to return to Afghanistan with his wife and 5-month-old son despite the danger of being killed by the Taliban. He took his family to the Sacramento refugee health clinic. There, a tall, well-groomed interpreter listened patiently to his story. Ahmadi told Dr. Fahim Pirzada about the roaches and bedbugs that besieged his family that first night, leaving them with irritating bites and rashes days later. Their refugee...
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American River College Presentation "ACEs and Our Students: Using the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study to Reach and Teach Our Students
Susan Jones and Wendie Skala presented a session to students and facilitators at American River College on Aug 18th. Those attending the course learned how to reach students more effectively using information from the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and later-life health and well being. The session included an interactive session covering not only ACEs but practical, relevant strategies to help...
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Become a Trauma Informed Community
Sacramento Bee Letter to the Editor submitted regarding: Report: Girls Face ‘Sex-Abuse-To-Prison-Pipeline’ article by Stell Simonton. http://jjie.org/report-girls-face-sex-abuse-to-prison-pipeline/114808/ ...
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Brief: Reaching out to male survivors of violence [healingjusticealliance.org]
"This brief was developed to provide outreach and engagement best practices for agencies, community-based organizations, and other entities that are working with male survivors of violence. Currently, the victim services field is not addressing the needs of boys and men of color, who are experiencing violence at alarming rates and are not being connected to the services that they need. Through interviews with hospital-based violence intervention programs, school-based health centers, and...
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Ca. Passes AB800 to protect Safe at Home Participants !
Oct 7 at 2:10 PM https://a25.asmdc.org/press-releases/20191004-new-law-protect-identities-survivors-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault Oct 7 at 2:10 PM
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Resources for talking points around ACEs and Trauma Informed Care
Yesterday at the Resilient Sacramento Steering meeting, the topic of talking points came up when questions come from the press or community groups. One of the best resources I have found is CYW Policy Report "Children Can Thrive". I have frequently referenced this document in my work and when talking to press and elected officials. I realize that as new people join our organization, I have an obligation to make sure this valuable work is know.
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Statute of limitations on sexual assault limits justice (Sacramento Bee)
California’s rape and sexual battery laws have a 10-year statute of limitations, and minors have until they are 28 to report the assaults. That time is ridiculously short. The statute of limitations on sexual assaults should be eliminated. BY LACEY WAYMIRE, Special to The Bee Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article58256338.html#storylink=cpy
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Re: 03.13.2018 Introduction to Best Practices
The related tools have also been uploaded and are also attached here.
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Re: Resources in Sacramento County
TLCS (Transforming Lives, Cultivating Success) - providing mental health and supportive housing service for people with mental health challenges in Sacramento County. http://tlcssac.org/our-impact A Community for Peace - trauma-informed social justice crisis center for victims and survivors of domestic violence, family violence, and sexual assault. http://acommunityforpeace.org/ Sacramento Valley Psychological Association - Pro Bono Services...
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Re: Resources in Sacramento County
Good afternoon - super exciting task! I missed the last meeting, are minutes available? Just want some clarification on what types of resources and information you need! I have tons, and a compiled list of links... and would love to share! I look forward to contributing! Peace, Crystal
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Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
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Accepting Applications: Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault [futureswithoutviolence.org]
Multi-Day Virtual Training Institute in February 2021 Application Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2020 Multidisciplinary teams are invited to participate in the Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Institute. The Institute will focus on improving collaborative responses for adult/youth domestic violence and sexual assault victims who have also experienced human traffickiing. View and share the flyer for the institute . As a result of...
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Knowing the Health Needs of the Sacramento Region: Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Today I was on a ACEs Connection Community Manager development meeting with Karen Clemmer, ACEs Connection Staff. One of the items for discussion was knowing how ACEs and Resilience align with the community health needs assessments (CHNA), developed every three years by health care organization and required by the federal government. Have you every seen a Community Health Needs Assessment? They are a wealth of information. In Sacramento County Dignity Health, Sutter Health and UCD have...
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Road Map for Ending Domestic Violence in California: A Life Course Approach to Prevention
Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is excited to share A Road Map for Ending Domestic Violence in California: A Life Course Approach to Prevention with the ACEs Connection community. The Road Map , a policy paper supported by Blue Shield of California Foundation, draws upon our work at FUTURES as well as research and study on best practices for preventing violence. It presents four evidenced-based prevention and intervention strategies to prevent and end domestic violence in California:...
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Toni DuPont-Morales, PhD
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Resilient Sacramento Monthly Meeting - WEAVE Midtown Counseling Center
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm Greetings! You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 11, 2021 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://baymark.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdO2hpjIvGN3l6EqkVm2IVt47dr6dH4QR After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Introduction to Resilient Sacramento/PACEs Connection - (Formerly ACEs Connection) - Ramee Serwanga Mindful minute - Alejandra...
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WEAVE and notes from 5/11/2021 meeting
Thank you Brittany and Paula for sharing your wonderful services. I have attached the power point and notes with relevant emails for everyone to share.
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Resource: Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic One-Pager (English & Spanish!)
English: The California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) , Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative , ACEs Connection , and the Yolo County Children’s Alliance co-created “Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in both English and Spanish. This material is intended for Californian families experiencing the severe economic consequences resulting from...