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Structural Oppression is Trauma: Resources from the Resilient Sacramento Best Practices Presentation

Donielle Prince ·
Our June meeting focused on best practices in broadening the trauma lens to include structural oppression. Key resources attached.
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8/18/18: The Annual Coalition for Health Equity Conference at UC Davis Medical Center

Donielle Prince ·
For more information about this free conference on Saturday 8/18 in Sacramento, see attached flyer. Registration information is here: bit.ly/2uAdCYM
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The Consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Through a Lifespan

Wendie Skala ·
Tune in to KPFA 94.1FM on Monday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m., for Nurse Rona Renner's show, "The Consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Through a Lifespan." Her guests will be Lisa Frederiksen, Author, Speaker and Founder of BreakingTheCycles.com , and Wendie Skala, BSN, MS, Trauma and Resilience Specialist. Both women are active members in ACEs Connection ~ Resilient Sac.
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THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

Julie Langston ·
The 2016-2017 Yolo County Education and Equity Summit Series Presents:THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Speaker: Daniel Ewon Choe, Ph.D. DATE: November 9, 2016 TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm PLACE: Yolo County Of ce of Education 1280 Santa Anita Court, Ste. 120, Woodland Please register by: November 2, 2016 GO HERE to register (http://www.ycoe.org/summit-series/register) SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL INFORMATION
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Understanding Addiction, Trauma and Recovery Conference

Clay Rojas ·
If you want to be part of educating the faith community about Trauma, ACEs, Addiction and Recovery, then please consider attending this dynamic one day conference in Auburn, CA with Dr. Jessica Rodriguez. CEUs available. Please contact Clay Rojas with any questions: clay.rojas@jessup.edu https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-addiction-trauma-and-recovery-for-christian-leaders-conference-tickets-37279340511?aff=es2
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Video: Sierra Health Foundation Speaker Series - Race, Racism and Otherness: A Conversation with john a. powell

Alicia Doktor ·
To view this video, click here . On May 22, 2018, john a. powell, Director of UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society and Author of Racing to Justice: Transforming Our Conceptions of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society, joined in conversation on Race, Racism and Otherness with a panel of diverse voices on the subjects of advocacy and social justice in the face of historical and modern displacement and marginalization — and opportunities for change. john a.
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Why Neuroscience, Positive Feedback Are Transformative in Youth Work [youthtoday.org]

Alicia Doktor ·
I am a long-time advocate for how the power of neuroscience can transform the youth-serving profession. When combined with a commitment to putting the needs of youth first and a sizable dose of courageous leadership, the insights and practical guidance provided by brain research can have remarkable results. A prominent example of the transformational application of this “secret recipe” can be found at the Sacramento County (California) Youth Detention Facility (YDF). In 2010, Sacramento...
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WORKSHOP: A Healthier, Happier You!

Bonnie Berman ·
Mark Your Calendars and Don’t Miss Dr. Susan Biali Haas workshop; A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life! Are you lacking work-life balance, feeling burnt out, suffering from staff turnover and need a positive boost? If this is you, then don’t miss this one-time event! The Office of Child Abuse Prevent is excited to present, a FREE full day workshop , Dr. Susan Biali Haas will share personal experiences and wisdom to get you motivated. Dr. Biali...
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Workshop: SUPPORTING FAMILIES with PARENTAL DEPRESSION

Maurean Stephenson ·
The River Valley chapter of the Infant Development Association is giving a presentation on Parental Depression. The event is on Friday, November 3 at the Sacramento County Office of Education Office. There is a fee for the event and registration is required. The flier and registration form are attached. I will also cross post this to our calendar events. Please direct any questions to Maurean Stephenson: mstephenson@scoe.net
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Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference on 2/1/20

Bonnie Berman ·
Please invite high school students to join the Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference on February 1, 2020 at Sacramento City College. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register.
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Check out this interview with DeAngelo Mack, Featured Speaker for the June Monthly Meeting

Donielle Prince ·
On June 14, DeAngelo Mack, Program Coordinator of the Sacramento Violence Intervention Program with WellSpace Health, will be presenting to the Resilient Sac Monthly Meeting.
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Could first jobs mean better futures for these teens? Mayor hopes so [sacbee.com]

Alicia Doktor ·
Seventeen, shy and a self-described homebody, Kamryn Skeaton isn’t “college material,” she says. But a few weeks into a new city-sponsored internship at the South Natomas library, she’s starting to think about herself differently. She is a junior at Leroy Green Academy, a quirky teen who loves weightlifting, cooking and all types of mustard. Now, she is also an intern. “I didn’t know I had such a good work ethic until I had this job,” Skeaton said. “I think my grandmother, my Noni, knew all...
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DeAngelo Mack to be a highlighted speaker at Sacramento's Creative Mornings

Alicia Doktor ·
We are very excited to announce that @DeAngelo Mack has been selected by “Creative Morning’s” to share at their TedTalk style event this month around the creative work he does at the Sacramento Violence Intervention Program (SVIP). The talk will be focused around TRIGGER and ACEs and the work being done to create a safe space to express the effects of trauma through art. For more information, click here . From the site: DeAngelo Mack leads the acclaimed Sacramento Violence...
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Dr. Ken Epstein Speaks About Trauma-Informed Work

Gail Kennedy ·
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the California Departments of Public Health, Health Care Services and Social Services, and multiple community partners welcomed Dr. Kenneth Epstein to speak about his work highlighting trauma and resilience-informed practices. The event was also co-sponsored by ACEs Connection Network, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Epstein leads the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s (SFDPH) Trauma-Informed Systems Initiative,...
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Emergency Child Care for Foster Families [saccounty.net]

By Sacramento County, SacCounty News, January 9, 2020 To recruit more loving families for children in foster care, Sacramento County is making it easier to find and afford childcare services for resource families. The Emergency Child Care Bridge Program’s goal is to increase the number of resource families for children in foster care by helping families find the right child care provider, connecting families to long-term child care subsidies, and by providing vouchers to pay for childcare...
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Emergency Child Care for Foster Families [saccounty.net]

By Sacramento County, SacCounty News, January 9, 2020 To recruit more loving families for children in foster care, Sacramento County is making it easier to find and afford childcare services for resource families. The Emergency Child Care Bridge Program’s goal is to increase the number of resource families for children in foster care by helping families find the right child care provider, connecting families to long-term child care subsidies, and by providing vouchers to pay for childcare...
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Event at Sacramento State: A Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Victims

Donielle Prince ·
Mark your calendars: On January 16, 2018 My Sister's House hosts event at Sac State, on trauma informed interventions for human trafficking victims.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, Berkeley - May 13, 2016 - 8:30-4:30pm

Gail Kennedy ·
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE 22 ND CENTURY: ADDRESSING STIGMA, DISCRIMINATION, AND TRAUMA FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Speaker – Professor Steve Hinshaw Morning Keynote Speaker - Hakeem Rahim Afternoon Keynote Speaker – Professor Steve Hinshaw Panels will address stigma, discrimination, and trauma from the experiences of consumers, students, providers, educators, trainers, and academia, as well as, social justice and cultural/ethnic perspectives. Free CE Credits (6) for MFT’s, LCSW’s and...
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My hopes for a trauma-informed California

Domenica Benitez ·
Every evening, I try to engage my daughter in reflection, gratitude, and hope. I try to practice the same, but tonight, I felt the need to share with you all. Today I had the opportunity to attend the Toward a Trauma-Informed Northern California Summit 2018 – it was an incredible experience. We were welcomed with a moving, informative, and engaging keynote speaker, Dr. Isaiah B. Pickens , who laid the foundation for what would be a day of growth, reflection, connection, and peer support. He...
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Policymaker Education Day, Year 2!

Gail Yen ·
The California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) is hosting its second annual Policymaker Education Day in Sacramento on May 22nd, 2018 with guest speaker Assemblyman Dr. Joaquin Arambula! Policymaker Education Day is an opportunity for advocates from all over California to come and educate their policymakers about childhood adversity, the long-term consequences of childhood adversity on communities, and what they can do to help. Please register by April 30 at http://bit.do/peday...
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Practical Ideas for Improving Equity and Inclusion at Nonprofits [ssir.org]

Alicia Doktor ·
The nonprofit sector’s focus on advancing social welfare means that we are responsible not only for implementing effective management practices, but also for holding ourselves accountable to the communities we serve. We know that board diversity improves performance and inclusive teams make better decisions . We know the value of including our communities and program participants in decision-making. Yet while references to equity, inclusion, and diversity (DEI) are seemingly everywhere, as a...
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PREVENTION: A key solution to reducing ACEs

Carolyn Curtis ·
Bringing Baby Home Training of Trainers, Sacramento May 17-18, 2018 A friend of mine recently referred her grandchild and his pregnant wife to a Bringing Baby Home class, because she noticed that the wife had a horrible background of abuse and at times had difficulty functioning. What the grandmother noticed with this couple was a change in the family dynamics. The couple knows how to get along, the father is engaged in parenting, and the baby thriving. This is really starting at the root of...
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Prevention: Teaching people how to create healthy families

Carolyn Curtis ·
PREVENTION: a key solution to reducing ACEs. Bringing Baby Home Training of Trainers, Sacramento, April 25-26, 2019 Building healthy families is key to reducing ACEs. Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. Lack of sleep, never-ending housework and new fiscal concerns can lead to profound stress and a decline in marital satisfaction — all of which affect baby’s care. Not surprisingly, 67% of new parents experience conflict, disappointment and hurt...
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In Sacramento, Youth Activists Push to Get Police Out of Schools [chronicleofsocialchange.org]

By Susan Abram, The Chronicle of Social Change, January 6, 2020 As a 10th grader at Sacramento’s Luther Burbank High School, Stephanie Lopez remembers when she saw a school resource officer treat her brother like a criminal. Her brother had bumped into the officer and apologized, Lopez said. But the officer proceeded to question him and asked him for his ID. “It was all new to me,” said Lopez, now 17 and a senior, of the aggressive approach the officer used with her brother. “When I was...
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Join us today for the Monthly Resilient Sacramento Meeting focusing on 4CA's day on the Capital and Resilient Sacramento's County Proclamation

Wendie Skala ·
Due to a change in speaker availability the Resilient Sacramento Monthly Meeting will focus on 4CA, California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity's May 1st day at the capital. Come learn about how 4CA advocates for public policies in CA that effectively address childhood adversity. Learn what you can do to influence policy in your district and the state. Attached you will find resources provided at the event. Wendie
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July 2016 Meeting Summary

Donielle Prince ·
Resilient Sacramento held our first workgroup meeting on July 12, 2015. As of this July, we have been meeting for one year!
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March Meeting Summary

Donielle Prince ·
What's new: ACEs impacts in the community; presentation materials available to you to share with your colleagues about ACEs; new ways to participate in the Sacramento ACEs Working Group
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6th Annual Boys & Men of Color Summit: October 31

Alicia Doktor ·
Don't miss the 6th Annual Boys and Men of Color Summit! Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:00 AM -4:30 PM , located at California State University, Sacramento (Ballroom). Please see flyer below for more details. You can register youth here: https://goo.gl/VPZK4w For additional information on the Boys and Men of Color Summit, please contact Kim Williams, BHC Sacramento HUB Director, at kim@sacbhc.org
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Agenda & Notes from Resilient Sacramento Community Meeting 11.14.17

Alicia Doktor ·
Thanks to everyone who came out to the meeting yesterday! To view the notes from our community dialog and to access resources from our speaker, Kelly Young from Warmline Sacramento click here . I also created a Google Drive folder with the resources from Warmline here .
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Alternative to Violence Project Training offered at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento

Wendie Skala ·
Solving conflict . . . peacefully!  Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Sacramento Training Schedule Level I   January 15-17, 2016 Level II February 19-21, 2016 Level III March 11-13, 2016 WHAT is AVP? an experiential program with creative and fun exercises helps us better understand how to resolve conflict situations in a more positive,       productive manner helps us turn our conflicts into opportunities for growth A series of three...
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APA Sacramento Valley Speaker Series: Making Communities Stronger Through Housing Affordability – Focus on ADUs

Bonnie Berman ·
DATE: Friday, September 27 TIME: 8.30-10.30am LOCATION: West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an innovative, affordable, and effective option for adding much-needed housing in California. How can communities encourage the development of ADUs? The American Institute of Architects California has developed a website to assist homeowners. Come learn about the new website, discuss real life challenges, and discover how local...
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August 2016 Meeting Summary Notes

Donielle Prince ·
Major Announcement: Nadine Burke Harris confirmed her availability for November 1. Other logistics are still being worked out. The goals of the event are: getting policy stakeholders to become informed about the work of Resilient Sacramento and its relevance to creating a healthy Sacramento community. Join us for our September meeting as we continue to build out this event.
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Becoming A Trauma Sensitive School: One California District's Commitment

Donielle Prince ·
Susan Jones, a member of Resilient Sacramento and Behavior Specialist at San Juan Unified School District, spent the day of the Becoming a Trauma Sensitive School conference, overjoyed. This conference has been Susan's long term goal with the district, and the day she planned for the convened administrators, teachers, and school staff members was an phenomenal success.
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Building Resilience Through Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Their Impacts on Others

Lisa Frederiksen ·
The reach of substance use disorders in America is far more significant than people think. 21+ million Americans struggle with substance use disorders. Their substance use and addiction-related behaviors impact 100 million more Americans. These are the moms, dads, husbands, wives, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren.... Together, these two groups represents more than one-third of the American population!
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Capital Learning Convening: Engaging the Youth on 4/7

Bonnie Berman ·
DATE: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 TIME: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm in Sacramento Youth involvement can benefit organizations and their programs as well as the youth themselves. Programs that are developed in partnership with youth are more likely to be effective at engaging the population and, therefore, to have a greater impact. The Learning Community will discuss types of youth participation, successful youth engagement programs, and tips and tools to effectively engaged youth. ...
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CARE: Stephon Clark: Brave Spaces and Racial Healing: Clinicians and Community Healing Circle

Alicia Doktor ·
To register for this free (donations accepted) training, click here . I hope this message finds you well during these challenging times. As you all know, our community has been impacted by the tragic events related to the shooting of Mr. Stephon Clark. The trauma of this incident has impacted the clients we serve and the clinicians who serve them. This is why the SVC-CAMFT board has decided to create a Task Force with the sole purpose of providing support and education to help cope with and...
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Center for Mind and Brain Workshop Will Address ACEs science

Donielle Prince ·
The UC Consortium on the Developmental Science of Adolescence will feature speakers with a focus on Adolescence as a Second Period of Transformation.
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Resilient Sac Meeting Tuesday August 9th 4PM

Wendie Skala ·
Attached you will find the agenda for the upcoming Resilient Sac Meeting. Please invite a guest to come and learn about all the wonderful upcoming events in Sacramento.
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Resilient Sacramento Joined by Local and State Representatives to Discuss Addressing ACEs in Our Community

Kristina Gelardi ·
For our October 2017 meeting, we had the honor of hosting two guests: California State Assemblymember McCarty and Sacramento County Supervisor Serna. Assemblymember McCarty and Supervisor Serna are both allies of ACEs work. They joined our Resilient Sacramento meeting to share their ACEs-related efforts and to learn from the expertise of our community partners. We, Resilient Sacramento, had several primary goals for the meeting. First, we wanted to give our partners an opportunity to share...
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Sacramento Community Profile

Alicia Doktor ·
Please see attached for the community profile foe Sacramento from the 4CA Legislative Action Day 7/11/17.
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Save the Date: July 11, 4CA Policymaker Education Day in Sacramento

Benita Tsao ·
Save the Date: Tuesday, July 11 4CA Policymaker Education Day on Childhood Adversity, Sacramento The California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) invites you to Sacramento for Policymaker Education Day. Our lawmakers need to hear from you about how adverse childhood experiences and childhood trauma affect your community and what they can do to help. Join with allies from across California to engage your elected officials on this important issue. Who: 4CA Policymaker Education Day...
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Seniors on the Streets: Growing Number of Older People in Sacramento are Experiencing Homelessness [abc10.com]

By Mike Duffy, ABC 10, February 5, 2020 There is a growing problem on the streets of California, and it could be the canary in the coal mine for the rest of the country. Seniors are increasingly finding themselves homeless, priced out of highly competitive housing and rental markets. After working for years, many are living on fixed incomes that simply cannot compete with the rise in the cost of living. Without adequate familial and community support, some of these individuals are finding...
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September 18, 2019 Sierra Region Learning Community: Highlights and Resources

Barbara DeGraaf ·
The first Sierra Learning Community for the 2019-20 fiscal year focused upon Best Practices in Trauma Informed Care: Building Youth Resiliency. The power point and other materials distributed to attendees is available in the Resources Section. View the recording by clicking here: September 18, 2019 Sierra Learning Community ANNOUNCEMENTS Make sure to visit the Strategies2.0 YouTube Channel to access recordings of all the Strategies2.0 sponsored webinars and Learning Communities. The channel...
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September Meeting Summary

Donielle Prince ·
Resilient Sacramento Meeting Summary for September 13, 2016 (For attendees, see attached version of notes) Welcome and Mindfulness Minute We practiced vagus nerve breathing exercise. Included handouts on this exercise and other ways that mindfulness calms stress. Introductions and Celebrations Action Group Report Backs Outreach : We have materials (at meeting for people to take away and share) and multiple trainings and information sessions scheduled to get the word out about ACEs Policy :...
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Sharing learnings from "Toward A Trauma-Informed Northern CA Summit 2018"

Wendie Skala ·
Its wonderful to go to a summit and learn new material that will help the community and those who support those in need. Dr Pickens was a wonderful key note speaker and I encourage you to check out his work at iOpening Enterprises. One of the take aways I received was connection to the Professional Quality of Life Assessment and the concept of "reflective supervision". Wish my supervisors would of had this knowledge to help with my burnout when it occurred. Self care is so important in our...
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SMYVP at Sacramento State Multicultural Education Conference - 2016

Daniel Cisneros ·
Daniel Cisneros, Administrator of the Sacramento Minority Youth Violence Prevention Collective at the Health Education Council presented a workshop at the 22nd Annual Multicultural Education Conference at Sacramento State. The presentation included a detailed presentation on the ACES Study, trauma and the impact on minority youth of color. There were over 40 participants in the training, with standing and sitting room only. The training also outlined other situations that are traumatic and...
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Speaker Series: Race, Racism and Otherness: A Conversation with john a. powell - May 22

Gail Kennedy ·
Director of UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society and Author of Racing to Justice: Transforming Our Conceptions of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society Tuesday, May 22 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sierra Health Foundation 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento john a. powell is an internationally recognized author and expert in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties and a wide range of issues including race, structural racialization, ethnicity, housing, poverty and...
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Speaking and training services from a first-hand, tenaciously resilient experience

Rebekah Couch ·
My name is Rebekah Couch and I am a former teen mother of five children, the youngest child being my only clean & sober pregnancy allowed to remain in my care. I am a survivor of multiple sexual assaults and was afflicted with untreated mental health issues as an adolescent. My destructive journey began with self-medicating and illegal activities in Jr. High and a daily cocaine addiction by the age of fifteen that eventually advanced to methamphetamine abuse. My addiction and criminal...
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Statute of limitations on sexual assault limits justice (Sacramento Bee)

Julie Langston ·
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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12th annual human trafficking conference

Bonnie Berman ·
Hosted by My Sister's House, the conference; "Human Trafficking in Businesses" will be on January 17, 2020 at California State University, Sacramento. This conference is open to law enforcement, victim advocates, services providers, educators, community leaders, and concerned citizens. Registration is now available and I encourage everyone to register and attend! General registration: $45 Student Registration: $20 Register Here: https://humantraffickinginbusinesses.bpt.me Early registration...
 
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