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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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The Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC) first Quarterly Adaptation Exchange in 2018

Grace Kaufman ·
The Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRC) conducted our first Quarterly Adaptation Exchange in 2018 on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma can be a detriment to an individual’s physical, social, and mental health that has lasting effects into adulthood. Climate impacts and an individual’s and/or community’s capacity to respond to trauma with resilience is intrinsically tied to access to a support system, resources, and past traumas. The reality is with Climate...
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The Economics of Child Abuse: A Study of California

Jenny Pearlman ·
While the impact of maltreatment on a child and their family is devastating, child maltreatment also has serious effects far beyond those for the victim. Maltreatment results in ongoing costs to taxpayers, institutions, businesses, and society at large. Local communities bear the brunt of these costs in the form of medical, educational, and judicial costs, though more tragic signs are seen in homelessness, addiction, and teen pregnancy. To create a concrete understanding of the widespread...
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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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The seven leaders who are putting the focus on Sacramento’s black children [Sacramento Bee]

Gail Kennedy ·
The chatter of children in a bright yellow activity center is the only sign of life in south Sacramento’s otherwise desolate Phoenix Park apartment complex. Inside, children line up for an after-school snack before shuffling to supervised recess and homework help with the Focus on Family Foundation, a local nonprofit group. Many of the kids come from homes riddled by domestic conflict, said director Jackie Rose, and if not for the daily program, they wouldn’t have access to healthy foods,...
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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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TWO Oak Park Promise Neighborhood Community Events Coming Up!

Gail Kennedy ·
Please join Mayor Kevin Johnson and others for the next Oak Park Promise Neighborhood Community Meeting on Thursday June 30th at 6:00pm. Working with many providers in the community they have made great headway to create a comprehensive cradle to career pipeline where all our Oak Park children and residents can thrive. WHEN: Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT) WHERE: The Guild Theater - 2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 To learn more and register for tonight's event go...
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YBRS survey and report from Monroe County, New York

Gail Kennedy ·
Elizabeth Meeker, an ACEs Connection member from Monroe County, New York shared that her county schools added ACEs questions to their Youth Behavioral Risk Survey (YBRS) in 2015, which is administered to students in schools. They were kind enough to share the instrument as well as a summary report of findings (both attached here). Elizabeth has indicated that she is available to answer questions that you all may have about the implementation of the survey. Thank you Elizabeth, for sharing!
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10th Annual Family Fun Day 2016 & Health Fair

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4th Annual ReImagine Mack Road Day/Blockparty

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CSSP: On resilience building

Donielle Prince ·
The Center for the Study of Social Policy is doing some amazing work on defining and building capacity for resilience in communities. I've attached their Protective Factors framework as a resource for our group. 
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CYW releases "Children Can Thrive: A Vision for California's Response to ACEs"

Jane Stevens ·
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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Data on adverse childhood experiences in children in Sacramento

Gail Kennedy ·
Att ached is a two page brief on current ACEs in children in Sacramento County and City, with comparison with state data.  This was based on household based telephone survey data of parents about their children from 2011/2012 prepared b y the...
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Don't miss this! Sacramento Environmental Justice Neighborhood Policy Forum

Donielle Prince ·
This event is free. Coffee and lunch will be provided. RSVP to Katie at kgarcia@sacbreathe.org or 916-444-5900 ext. 215 Click here to view event on the calendar
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Early childhood educators learn new ways to spot trauma triggers, build resilience in preschoolers

Laurie Udesky ·
A hug may be comforting to many children, but for a child who has experienced trauma it may not feel safe. That’s an example used by Julie Kurtz, co-director of trauma informed practices in early childhood education at the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies (CCFS), as she begins a trauma training session. Her audience, preschool teachers and staff of the San Francisco-based Wu Yee Children’s Services at San Francisco’s Women’s Building, listen attentively.
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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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Family Farm Thrives In Oak Park [Capital Public Radio]

Gail Kennedy ·
Vacant lots and decaying apartment buildings are scattered through Chanowk Yisrael’s neighborhood in South Oak Park. Across the street is the shuttered Fruit Ridge Elementary School. But even though Yisrael’s neighborhood lacks many things, his home is a scene of abundance. Fruit trees fill his front lawn and grapes line the chain link fence. A passing woman stops to eat the fruit. “My husband is diabetic," she says. "We stop here and get some grapes when his diabetes is acting up." Diabetes...
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Mutual Assistance Network Hosts Monthly Arden Arcade Neighborhood Link Celebration

Donielle Prince ·
Each month, as part of their work to help decrease disparities in African American child deaths, Mutual Assistance Network hosts a Neighborhood Link Celebration, each with a different theme. For March, the theme was Health and Wellness.
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New organization calls all pediatricians to end crisis that's "hiding in plain sight"

Laurie Udesky ·
When the question of screening patients for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was first raised a couple of years ago, Santa Barbara pediatrician Andria Ruth had mixed feelings about it.
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OAK PARK PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD KICK-OFF: This Thursday July 14

Donielle Prince ·
Celebrate the launch of the Oak Park Promise Neighborhood, an unprecedented partnership with UC Davis, the City, Oak Park residents, and community partners. OPPN will align an overflowing array of opportunities, programs and services to the Oak Park community. This event is free and open to the public! July 14, 2016 3:00PM – 4:00PM at The Guild Theater (2828 35th St).
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Overview of the 2016 Project on Behavioral Health Services For Children and Youth in California [dhcs.ca.gov]

Alicia Doktor ·
Thank you to Jane Adcock and Arden Tucker from the California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) for attending our Resilient Sacramento meeting and for providing information on the Overview of the 2016 Project on Behavioral Health Services For Children and Youth in California. To access the report, click here .
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Policing the Teen Brain: A Training by Strategies for Youth

Donielle Prince ·
Register for this important, and FREE training, but hurry, the training dates are coming up in just two weeks. See flyer below; also attached.
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Preparations begin for 2018 State Legislative Sessions—Tools to help you communicate with your state legislators

With the majority of states convening legislative sessions in 2018*, now is the time to begin preparations to advance trauma-informed proposals and educate lawmakers on the impact of trauma on the health and wellbeing of their constituents. ACEs Connection Network (ACN) will be sharing tools to help in this process over the next months. Two are now available—“How to Create a Community Profile” and “Tips on How to Build Relationships with Your Legislators.” One of the most effective tools...
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Racing ACEs Resilient Sac Meeting PowerPoint by DeAngelo Mack

Wendie Skala ·
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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In the Community: Monthly Meetings on Addressing African American Child Death Disparities in Sacramento County

Donielle Prince ·
We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm-7:30 pm. Next meeting: September 20, 2016. Please come and join the conversation and efforts. Families welcome! Refreshments and play care provided.
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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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May 22nd as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience Awareness Day by Sacramento County Board of Supervisors

Wendie Skala ·
In preparation for the proclamation being presented today at the Sacramento Board of Supervisors meeting May 21st at 9:30 AM, I sent the attached news release to the Sacramento Bee and Capital Radio. Please feel free to share with the community. Dear....... I wanted to let you know about an important event that is coming up next week and see if you could help me spread the word. On May 21st Supervisor Patrick Kennedy and the Sacramento Board of Supervisors are going to declare May 22nd as A...
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Measure U-Funded "Pop-Up" Program Strives to Lessen Teen Violence With Safe Spaces, Job Opportunities [capradio.org]

By Sammy Caiola, CapRadio, February 12, 2020 A repurposed elementary school in South Sacramento served as a hang-out space for dozens of middle and high schoolers on Saturday morning. They danced, checked in with neighborhood leaders and played life-sized table games such as Jenga and Connect Four. Around the room, nonprofit groups and private employers sat at tables to discuss job opportunities. These “community pop-ups”, as organizers call them, offer low-income teens a place to spend time...
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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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Black children die at alarming rate in Sacramento County, and here’s why [SacramentoBee.com]

Jane Stevens ·
Paris Dye teared up, thinking back on how many Sundays she has spent consoling grieving mothers at Liberty Towers Church, a Christian ministry in an industrial section north of downtown Sacramento. Dye is programs director at the church, a role that involves reaching out to families and helping them integrate into the congregation. Not infrequently, that means sitting with women who have lost children, sometimes related to violence or drugs, more often to illness or complications at birth.
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Brief: Reaching out to male survivors of violence [healingjusticealliance.org]

DeAngelo Mack ·
"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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California issues update on state residents' ACE scores from 2011 & 2013 surveys

Jane Stevens ·
The latest adverse childhood experiences survey from the California Department of Public Health shows that 42% of the population has an ACE score of 3 or higher; 16% have an ACE score of 4 or higher. Those with an ACE score of 4 or higher are: 3x more likely to be current smokers 4x more likely to have a depressive disorder 2x more likely to have asthma 2x more likely to be obese 4x more likely to have COPD 3x more likely to have a stroke Here are a few other highlights from the six-page...
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Resilience came to Sacramento! *with pics

Donielle Prince ·
On November 1, the UC Davis Department of Family and Community Medicine hosted guest lecturer Dr. Nadine Burke Harris for a special screening of "Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope", a KPJR film directed by James Redford. The film is a follow up from the documentary, "Paper Tigers". "Resilience" takes us on the next step: Learning how trauma informed practices can help dramatically shift outcomes for struggling families in entire communities.
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Resilient Communities are Healthy Communities

Judy Robinson ·
Resilient Communities are Healthy Communities…what’s good for health is good for climate!” Authored by: Judy Robinson and Sara Jensen Carr, Design 4 Active Sacramento Climate change directly threatens the health and well-being of California’s nearly 40 million people. Without intervention at the local, regional, and state scales, these dangers will only become more pronounced in coming years. The Safeguarding California Plan devotes an entire public health chapter to these risks, stating:...
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Resources for talking points around ACEs and Trauma Informed Care

Wendie Skala ·
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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Resources from a great CSSP webinar: "Working Toward Well-Being: Community Approaches to Toxic Stress"

Donielle Prince ·
I was very intrigued, and eagerly registered- this is what we're trying to ramp up here in Sacramento! And there were many great nuggets of wisdom shared. (Powerpoint slides are attached).
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Sacramento County ACEs & Resilience Awareness and Action Day Proclamation

Wendie Skala ·
March 14, 2019 Dear Resilient Sacramento Members, The ACEs Connection Resilient Sacramento Community is working on a Proclamation for the Board of Supervisors/Chair’s approval and signature to designate May 22 nd as Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience Awareness and Action Day. As a member of this Community, I have been working on this effort and am thrilled to report there are similar efforts in progress or passed in cities, counties, and states across the country, including the...
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Safe Neighborhood Program - Health Education Council

Gail Kennedy ·
Note from Gail: Watch this great video from the Health Education Council and you will recognize many friends and colleagues and some great quotes from many of them! The Health Education Council recognizes violence as a public health issue. For many low-income families, the concern over safety far outweighs the concern for healthy eating and active living. In order to truly move the dial towards better health in the communities we serve, the residents' needs of safety and security have to met...
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Social Adversity and Crime Victimization Increase Risk of Psychotic Experiences Five Fold [madinamerica.com]

Alicia Doktor ·
Research has often cited urbanicity, or dwelling in an urban setting, as a risk factor for developing the symptoms associated with psychosis. A new study, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, examines the impact of urbanicity, adverse neighborhood conditions, and violent crime victimization on developing psychotic experiences in adolescence. The authors, led by Joanne Newbury of King’s College London, determined that adolescents raised in urban vs. rural areas were significantly more likely...
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Steering Committee's Proposed Proclamation - City Council | Board of Supervisors

Lisa Frederiksen ·
I am writing on behalf of the Steering Committee. We have been working on a Proclamation to declare the 2nd Tuesday of April as Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience Awareness and Action Day for your review and approval at our May 8 meeting. We are thrilled to report there are similar efforts in progress or passed in cities, counties and states across the country, including the Sate of California, whose Resolution is soon to be published and designates May 22nd as National...
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Halloween at FRCC

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Oak Park Promise Neighborhood Kick-Off Event

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Re: 03.13.2018 Introduction to Best Practices

Kristina Gelardi ·
The related tools have also been uploaded and are also attached here.
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Re: Resources in Sacramento County

Crystal Harding ·
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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