Tagged With "Judge Carolyn M. Caietti"
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34th annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
The 34 th annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, will take place January 26-31 st at the recently renovated Town and County Hotel in Mission Valley. We expect upwards to 2000 professionals from 30 or more countries. Once again this year we are offering a reduced registration rate for the entire conference to San Diego professionals who would like to attend. Attached is a copy of the advance brochure and a flyer outlining how your staff can take advantage...
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ACE Activists in San Diego: An Example of Trauma Preventive Policy Action!
Thanks to all who participated in the this past week's webinar on trauma informed policy with our guest speaker Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, Assistant Professor at the Dorsife School of Public Health at Drexel University. Jonathan outlined a very useful typology of trauma informed policies one of which is "trauma preventive policies." Jonathan describes these as "policies that are not necessarily designed with the explicit intent of addressing traumatic stress, but have great potential to do so by...
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ACLU Files Amicus Brief Supporting Civil Rights of Man Ticketed For Allegedly Living in His Truck (San Diego Free Press)
The ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties and Think Dignity filed an amicus brief in the case of a man cited for allegedly living in his truck. The man’s defense attorney, Think Dignity and the ACLU say the law he is accused of violating is vague, discriminatory and unconstitutional. Anne M. Rios, executive director with Think Dignity, an organization that advocates for basic dignity and equitable treatment of people experiencing homelessness, said: “The practice of criminalizing poor and...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team May 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes
It was great to see all the new, and returning, faces at our Guide Team meeting on May 5th! We had 38 attendees! See the meeting minutes below (and attached), as well as the PowerPoint and handouts from the Addressing Islamophobia presentation. Introductions – Included welcome of new members and the addition of sharing what brings you to the meeting Trauma Informed Journey - Addressing Islamophobia and its Impact on Children, using a Trauma-Informed Lens presented by Lallia Allali, Linda K.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting November 1, 2019
Wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces at our November meeting! See attached for meeting minutes, flyers and handouts.
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MARC Booklet 2016: Features San Diego
Hi All! Please find attached the 2016 booklet for the Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) project, including San Diego and the other 13 communities that have been selected to participate in this 2 year learning collaborative. This is a great summary of the work happening in all 14 communities across the country. Harmonium, Inc, the San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team, and ALL of us play a pivotal role in advancing the resilience building movement across our community.
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Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience Two-Day Intensive Training
with Author, Carolyn Rich Curtis, Ph.D. 8:30 AM–5:00 PM $399 for 2-day Intensive Training CEUs are available for an additional charge. Each trainee must have a copy of Mind Matters ($299 plus tax (CA and SD only) plus S/H) As a result of this training , you will learn to teach: Self-soothing skills to manage emotions Ways to analyze stressful thoughts How to deal with intrusive memories Ways to develop a protective lifestyle And you, as an instructor, will learn . . . How to provide a safe...
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One-third of San Diego residents without basic needs (wsws.org)
A recent poverty report found that one-third of working families in San Diego, California, more than 1 million individuals, live with incomes too low to cover their basic needs. These stark figures are reflected in the city’s skyrocketing homeless population, which has risen nationally from the twelfth largest in 2007 to third in 2016, according to US Department of Housing and Urban Development. A report published in January by the Center on Policy Initiatives (CPI), Making Ends Meet,...
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Paper Tigers Screening 10/26/15
Paper Tigers, the documentary of the 1st Trauma Informed School in our nation, is being hosted by the Landmark Theatre in Hillcrest on Monday, October 26th, at 6.30 pm. FREE! Robert Redford's son, James, and his film crew followed...
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Paper Tigers screening logistics ~ parking info. and campus map
Please find the logistics for this Friday's screening of the Paper Tigers documentary. Thank you for your support of the trauma informed schools movement! With gratitude to Melissa Sanchez with her support of the amazing Silvia Barragan, School of Social Work, who is the catalyst for Friday evening's opportunity to raise awareness and spark more individuals sharing with others. Please know we look forward to seeing you at the Trauma Informed Resource Fair from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Templo...
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Passport to Life - CANCELLED!
Please take a moment to read the following from Judge Caietti: With the recent events involving the death of San Diego Police Officer DeGuzman, Passport to Life is cancelled for this Friday. The various law enforcement agencies in San Diego County are participating in the memorial service which is being held at the same time as Passport to Life. The security team for Passport to Life is comprised of a variety of law enforcement agencies, including Probation, SDPD, SDUSD PD, SDCC PD, MTD PD...
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Project FORECAST - Becoming a Trauma-Informed Workforce
TRAINING THE WORKFORCE BY INCREASING KNOWLEDGE AND BUILDING SKILLS Project FORECAST uses simulation-based learning experiences to develop trauma-informed critical thinking skills. Take advantage of this free opportunity to become a FORECAST facilitator and join us in developing a trauma-informed workforce. If you train students or child-serving professionals in the fields of: � Child protection � Law enforcement � Juvenile justice � Mental or behavioral health � Healthcare Join Project...
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"Building Violence Free Schools & Communities " ONE DAY CONFERENCE!
Tulare County CAPC is proud to provide this ONE DAY conference on "Building Violence Free Schools & Communities" featuring 3 nationally know speakers with first hand experience and expertise in the field of violence prevention. Dr. Melissa Reeves (Columbine, CO shooting) Scarlett Lewis (Parent of a child lost in Sandy Hook shooting) and Clayton Douglas (former student who planned a shooting) will provide us with critical knowledge and skills in violence prevention. **** FLYER AND...
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California issues update on state residents' ACE scores from 2011 & 2013 surveys
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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City of San Diego passes unanimously the Resolution of Support of Trauma Informed Approach
On Tuesday, July 28th, 2015, our San Diego City Council Members unanimously passed the Resolution in Support of Trauma InformedApproach to Address and Prevent Gang Violenceput forth by the Commission on Gang Prevention & Intervention. The ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION, OTHER LEGISLATIVE ITEMS RESOLUTIONS: ITEM-330 : Resolution Number R-309894 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO SUPPORTING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO ADDRESS AND PREVENT GANG VIOLENCE ...
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Clinton Foundation, The San Diego Foundation, County of San Diego Launch Blueprint to Improve Health and Well-Being of San Diego Children & Families (clintonfoundation.org)
The Clinton Foundation, The San Diego Foundation, and the County of San Diego convened key thought leaders and local stakeholders to launch a detailed plan to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the San Diego region. This “Strong Families, Thriving Communities Blueprint for Action” focuses on increasing equity and effectiveness for families who interact with San Diego’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems by aligning policies, practices, and resources. For...
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Today 5pm Facebook Live: Improving Child Welfare Practice With the Power of Adolescent Brain Development
Today: Our Experts are Taking to Facebook Live to Highlight the Latest Report on the Adolescent Brain Tune in at 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. Pacific) today to watch a conversation with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative on the release of The Road to Adulthood: Aligning Child Welfare Practice with Adolescent Brain Development . Register at - https://www.facebook.com/JimCaseyYouthOpportunitiesInitiative/ Adolescence is a major development period similar to the growth spurt of early childhood.
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Today's Webinar Log-in Information: Building Trauma-informed Communities for Youth Webinar
Webinar happening now! Join webinar at http://air-org.adobeconnect.com/ncssle/ (Webinar slides are attached - see bottom of post) From: NCSSLE [ mailto:ncssle@air.org ] MBK Communities and Stakeholders -- President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Task Force, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE), is pleased to host a Webinar tomorrow on Building Trauma-informed Communities for Youth ( Wednesday,...
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UPDATE!!: March 25th Workshop for Crime Prevention and Recidivism Reduction Services RFSQ 7191
Please see this exciting update about upcoming one-on-one sessions available for the District Attorney's Office Request For Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ #7191). They are really working hard to make sure that community partners, mentors, counselors, social services practitioners, small businesses, etc. who are interested can get on the approved “consultant list”. To secure a spot , please send Grace Liu an email ( grace.liu@sdcda.org ) with your times of availability between 2:00 p.m. –...
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USD Kroc Insight newsletter - Look Both Ways: Religous Leaders and the Challenge of Engaging Community and Police
Across the United States, including in San Diego where the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) launched the Building Trust Partnership (BTP), relationships between communities and law enforcement are strained and plagued by mistrust. To build relationships and restore trust between police and communities while confronting difficult, emotionally and politically charged issues, religious leaders must engage with both sides and remain neutral, even when speaking to one may be...
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San Francisco Dept of Public Health Trauma-Informed Systems Initiative
From Jane Stevens.... I thought you might be interested in taking a look at the 2014 year in review from the SF Dept of Public Health's Trauma-Informed Systems Initiative. It's attached, below. The Department made the commitment to...
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Great videos on the what we are learning about telomeres (and how to lengthen them!)
I get daily updates Nutrition.org in which Dr. M Greger reports on the science of the benefits of plant based diets. Here he covers telemores and what science is showing related to meditation, exercise and diet for lengthening telemores. I found these videos very interesting but I won't be eating processed meats anytime soon! Research Into Reversing Aging Does Meditation Affect Cellular Aging? Telomeres: Cap It All Off with Diet
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Grow Your Trauma-Informed Mind: Help Them Go For The Gold
Those of us who get the trauma-informed movement understand how to put the dots together when were interviewing a new client. Our ear hears the pertinent details: the ACES, the Big Ts, the little ts and all the complexities as they tell us their story. We sit, knowing the many tools we can offer to help this hurting person cope, heal and recover. We validate, affirm and offer hope for a better future. We know we can help. We have gold to give them. But, not all who have suffered what we...
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How we integrated ACE screening into the Health Appraisal Center at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego
In all of medicine, it is important to understand that there are only three sources of diagnostic information: patient history, physical examination, and laboratory studies. While patients overwhelmingly assume that diagnosis derives from lab...
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Lincoln High dedicates new courtroom facility for mock trials, criminal justice classes (sandiegounified.org)
Lincoln High dedicates new courtroom facility for mock trials, criminal justice classes | San Diego Unified Newscenter //--><![CDATA[//><!-- (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){(i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o),m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m)})(window,document,"script","//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js","ga");ga("create", "UA-10591117-2",...
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Govenor Newsom Signs Brady's Bills into Law (ca.bradyunited.org)
We just received word that Governor Newsom signed microstamping bill, AB 2847! We'd like to thank Assembly Members Chiu & Gabriel, and coauthoring Assembly Members Bauer-Kahan, Gipson, Gloria, Muratsuchi, M. Stone, Ting, and Wicks. We'd also like to thank coauthoring Senators Jackson & Wiener, and of course, Governor Newsom. Congratulations to the thousands of Brady supporters who helped steward this lifesaving bill through the state legislature and onto the governor's desk. Your...