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CHILD PREDATORS & PEDOPHILES & A WHOLE LOT MORE
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The Check-In Project - A Mental Health Initiative of Wraparound Osceola
About the Check-In Project The Check-In Project is a mental health initiative of Wraparound Osceola. We help families, schools, and employers break the stigma surrounding mental health by providing the tools and resources needed to check-in with one another, start conversations, and provide support. When we are empowered to reach out to those who are struggling, we can improve lives and cultivate a thriving community. Expert Chat: Developing Self Awareness and Building a Community of Support...
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Allyship And The LGBTQ+ Community [Global Peace Week Event]
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FREE WEBINAR: The Impact of Mind Matters: Preliminary Evidence of Effectiveness in a Community-Based Sample
Becky Antle, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work and esteemed University Scholar at the University of Louisville, won The Dibble Institute’s national competition to evaluate Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience in 2019. As a result, Dr. Antle and her colleagues have conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine the impact of Mind Matters on a host of outcomes related to trauma symptoms, emotional regulation, coping and resiliency, and interpersonal skills for at-risk...
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Why Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Matter Workshop (virtual)
Why Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Matter Workshop (virtual) Date: December 8, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm EST Location: Zoom (you will receive a link to attend after registering) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/PACEsMatter_12-8-2021 Questions? resilience@valenciacollege.edu About this event We now know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can impact lifelong health and opportunities and that ACEs are incredibly common. 1 in 6 adults have experienced four or...
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Join us October 27, 2021 for the inaugural event in our Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice System series, “The Relationship between PACEs and the Criminal Justice System”
Please join us for a new series entitled: Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice. This monthly series will feature conversations facilitated by Porter Jennings-McGarity, PACEs Connection Midwest and Tennessee community facilitator and criminal justice consultant, with special guests to discuss the need for trauma-informed criminal justice system reform. Using a PACEs-science lens, this series will examine the relationship between trauma and the criminal justice system, what needs changing, and...
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The Hidden Biases of Good People: Implicit Bias Awareness Training
The Dibble Institute is pleased to present an introductory webinar by Rev. Dr. Bryant T. Marks Sr. of the National Training Institute on Race and Equity , which will provide foundational information on implicit bias. It will focus at the individual level and discuss how implicit bias affects everyone. Strategies to reduce or manage implicit bias will be discussed. Broadly speaking, group-based bias involves varying degrees of stereotyping (exaggerated beliefs about others), prejudice...
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Examples of Current Trauma-Informed Judicial Systems
Please join us for a new series entitled: Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice. This monthly virtual Zoom series will feature conversations facilitated by Porter Jennings-McGarity, PACEs Connection’s criminal justice consultant, with special guests to discuss the need for trauma-informed criminal justice system reform. Using a PACEs-science lens, this series will examine the relationship between trauma and the criminal justice system, what needs changing, and strategies being used in this area...
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Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice with Special Guest, Becky Haas, Pioneer in Developing Trauma-Informed Judicial Initiatives
Please join us for our new series entitled: Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice. This monthly virtual Zoom series will feature conversations facilitated by Dr. Porter Jennings-McGarity, PhD/LCSW, PACEs Connection’s criminal justice consultant, with special guests to discuss the need for trauma-informed criminal justice system reform. Using a PACEs-science lens, this series will examine the relationship between trauma and the criminal justice system, what needs changing, and strategies being...
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Nourishing a Brain Wounded by Childhood Adversity
The right mix of nutrients revitalizes the brain that's been wounded by ACEs. Good nutrition can quickly improve mood and functioning in the present, while improving the potential to rewire disturbing memories imprinted in childhood.
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myPATH Collaborative Quarterly Newsletter [USF]
Here is the first my PATH newsletter for December 2021 put out by USF! View the newsletter below, open the attached PDF (for live links), or click here.
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Resilience Common Read Starting in January! Two Ways to Participate! [Peace and Justice Institute]
Common Read of What Happened to You? By Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey - Starting January 10th! Join the Resilience Common Read, a book club initiative started by the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College addressing positive and adverse childhood experiences (PACEs), trauma healing, and resilience. In January, the group will begin reading Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey’s book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing : “Oprah Winfrey and...
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Register now for "Building the Movement with Coalitions", presented by the Campaign for Trauma-informed Policy and Practice, PACEs Connection, and the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives
Please register now at this link to reserve your spot. You’re invited to participate in Building the Movement with Coalitions, the first of eight remarkable workshops featured in the series, “ Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma and Foster Resilience ”. The first half-day workshop will occur virtually on January 7th from 1-5pm ET/10am-2pm PT. It focuses on the history and future of the movement and building community-owned, trauma-informed, prevention-focused, and healing-centered...
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January 19th CTIPP CAN Call - Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Baltimore and Maryland
Join us next Wednesday for two excellent CTIPP CAN presentations to begin our 2022 lineup. Baltimore Councilman Zeke Cohen will discuss the work, started by the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, that is making the city of Baltimore trauma-informed. Claudia Remington will describe new trauma informed initiatives by the State of Maryland, including legislation that created a Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy to make the State trauma informed. We will also report on the first...
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Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma and Foster Resilience Workshop Series Session 2 - January 21st, 2022 from 1-5pm ET/10am-2pm PT - Education and Health Care
Lee Johnson III PhD and Sandra Bloom MD to lead discussion on emerging trauma-informed policies and practices in the education and health care fields. What are ways that these fields are taking PACEs, Prevention, and Trauma science into consideration, and what can advocates do to help further advance these and other promising practices? It's free to join, so sign up at this link today! You’re invited to participate in Building the Movement in Education and Health Care , the second of eight...
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Register now! Building the Movement in the Child Welfare and Justice Systems February 4, 2022
February 4th, 2022 - 1pm-5pm ET/10am-2pm PT - Building the Movement in the Child Welfare and Justice Systems Making these sectors trauma-informed, prevention-focused, and healing-centered You’re invited to participate in the third of eight remarkable workshops featured in the series, “Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma and Foster Resilience”. This half-day workshop will occur virtually and focus on promising practices in the child welfare and justice systems, as well as teach...
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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE - Making the Connection (Case Study
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February 16 CTIPP CAN Call - MIECHV Reauthorization
Funding for the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program expires on September 30th of this year. MIECHV is the primary federal funding source for voluntary, evidence-based home visiting programs. Learn more about home visiting, MIECHV, and opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts this year. CTIPP CAN Call - February 16th, 2-3:30pm ET/11am-12:30pm PT Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 742183645 Meeting ID: 742 183 645 One tap mobile...
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Monique Worrell Creates SVU to Manage Domestic Violence and Sex Crime Cases in Ninth Judicial Circuit
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Worrell has created a special victims unit to manage domestic violence and sex crimes cases in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Assistant State Attorney William Jay will lead the unit, which was created to reduce the backlog of cases. There has been a nationwide increase in domestic violence cases since the pandemic began in 2020. PJI recently hosted State Attorney Worrell as part of a panel of local leaders to discuss how domestic violence is being addressed in...
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Using Language to Shape our Future and Open our Minds; From Protection to Connection
I believe my world is connected to your world, and together we can co-create the world we wish to see by acknowledging our lives, feelings and consciously deciding to put our energy on what we want instead of ruminating in what we don’t want and past issues. Re-framing situations is so powerful.
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NO SMALL MATTER – Film screening & discussion (CAC)
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Register now! Dr. Bruce Perry to discuss historical trauma and help launch new "Connecting Communities One Book at a Time" book study with his best-seller, "What Happened to You?"
Please join us on June 28 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation with best-selling author Bruce Perry. Ingrid Cockhren , CEO of PACEs Connection; Mathew Portell , PACEs Connections’ director of communities, and Perry, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, will engage in a conversation concerning historical trauma and Perry’s best-selling book " What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing, " which he co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. Please share this blog...
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Join us to talk with the nation’s first known 'minister of gun violence prevention,' this Thursday for our podcast 'History. Culture.Trauma.'
Ingrid Cockhren, PACEs Connection CEO, welcomes Rev. Deanna Hollas , the nation’s first known “minister of gun violence prevention,” for this week’s episode of "History. Culture. Trauma." on Thursday, June 2, at 1 p.m. PT; 4 p.m. ET. They will discuss the more than 60 mass shootings in the United States during the month of May 2022 — including the shooting of 10 Black adults and one White adult in Buffalo, New York, and last week’s killing of 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas.
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7 Most Important Aspects of Trauma Sensitivity Training
Full implementation of a trauma-informed approach typically takes three years to accomplish, but many organizations are looking for more manageable solutions that require fewer resources. If you want to implement trauma-informed practices but aren’t ready for full implementation, here are some of the most important aspects of trauma sensitivity training that you can share with your team. Developing a One-Page Resource for Trauma Sensitivity Training Recently a colleague asked for my input on...
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A Reflection from the 2022 PJI Teachers Academy
A cohort of over 20 educators took part in this summers' Peace and Justice Institute Teachers Academy (PJITA). The weeklong program included a training (developed by the CRC Network) titled Why Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Matter. Below is a reflection from one of the program participants. Author: Daniel J. Smith, MA Photo Credits: Willie J. Allen Jr. From June 27, 2022, through July 1, 2022, I participated in the Peace and Justice Institute’s Teacher’s Academy at...
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PJI: "Broken Places" - Community Film Screening
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Join Peace and Justice Institute's Community Film Screening of "Broken Places"
"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Event Details: Join us for a free community screening and facilitated discussion of the film Broken Places by Roger Weisberg. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broken-places-community-film-screening-tickets-401393467667 Date: November 4, 2022 Doors Open: 11 am Event: 11:30 am -1:30 pm Location: Enzian Theater 1300 Orlando Ave. Maitland, FL 32751 Audience: All are...
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Re: CRC: 2023 Common Read, Discussion Series (Session Two) on "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma"
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Learn What It’s Like To Be ‘In Her Shoes’
Sometimes people learn about individuals in relationships that involve domestic violence and think, “why don’t they just leave?” While we often discuss various reasons for remaining in this type of relationship, such as fear, lack of resources, shame and even love, it is different to experience the challenges individuals face when leaving for yourself. Join the Peace and Justice Institute, Creating a Resilient Community Network and Harbor House of Central Florida, along with numerous...
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Newly Published Article Outlines Local Training Efforts for Trauma-Informed Policing
Dr. Jeffrey Goltz, Dean of the School of Public Safety (SPS) at Valencia College and Public Safety sector chair for the Creating a Resilient Community (CRC) Network recently published an article in the International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership (2022). In the article, Dr. Goltz outlines the leadership strategy for equitable policing education and training at Valencia. This strategy included the assembly of a Taskforce that would review and assess current training and education...
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Register for the CRC Network's 2023 Common Read Discussion Sessions!
The Creating a Resilient Community (CRC) Network is so excited to launch our 2023 Common Read of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D! Get a Free Copy of the Book: If you do not have a copy of the book and would like one, please reach out to us at resilience@valenciacollege.edu to coordinate picking up a copy. Valencia employees can receive a copy via intercampus mail. Check out our reading calendar below: 2023 Reading Calendar:...
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Welcome to Week One of the 2023 Common Read
Welcome everyone to our 2023 Common Read! As a reminder our first in-person discussion session will be held on Wednesday , January 18th at Valencia College's Winter Park Campus. By then, we plan to read up until page 137/ through chapter eight and enjoy light refreshments with the Central Florida community. Don't forget to share with your friends, family, colleagues--anyone to participate in this impactful discussion! To register and review the reading schedule, go here . Too eager to wait...
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Broken Places - Community Film Screening
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Register for the Community Film Screening of "Broken Places"
"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Event Details: Join us for a free community screening and facilitated discussion of the film Broken Places by Roger Weisberg. Date: Friday, March 10, 2023 Event: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Winter Park Library 1052 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 Audience: All are welcome! Register here! About the Film: BROKEN PLACES poses the complex question of why some children are...
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New Trauma-Informed Workshop in Central Florida
In 2021, the data and metrics team of the CRC Network conducted a needs assessment to determine what the priority would be for the network after producing the Why PACEs Matter Workshop. To date, Why PACEs Matter has reached over 1600 individuals in Central Florida. The survey was published in the PJI Journal (Volume 12, Number 2) and in it, respondents expressed that the next big project for the network would be to develop a trauma informed workshop. Between June and September 2022, an...
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New Study Reveals the Effect of Racism and Poverty on Children's Brains (PBS)
Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss the study’s findings in this video. Full Title: Racial Disparities in Adversity During Childhood and the False Appearance of...
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PJI Announces Nonprofit Status and Mayor Dyer Proclaims March 2 as Peace and Justice Institute Day for Orlando, FL
Press Release (Released March 2, 2023) PEACE AND JUSTICE INSTITUTE FORMS AS NONPROFIT ENTITY Mayor Dyer Announces Peace and Justice Institute Day ORLANDO, March 2nd, 2023 – The Peace and Justice Institute (PJI) announced today that it has formed as a nonprofit. This is the next step in the organization’s long-term vision of continued growth, innovation and transformation. PJI’s work will continue without interruption and plans for expansion are in place. Under this new status they will...
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Local Leaders Rachel Allen and Dr. Candice Jones Join Monica May on Orange TV to Discuss Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs)
Local leaders Rachel Allen (Director, Peace and Justice Institute) and Dr. Candice Jones (Board Certified Pediatrician, Author) were recently hosted by Host Monica May (Radio and Television Vet, Co-chair Orange County MLK Commission) on Orange TV's Candid Conversations with Our Community to discuss The Life-Long Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). To watch the full video, click on the play button below: The panel covers what ACEs and toxic stress are; how to screen for ACEs;...