Tagged With "safe schools"

As so many disturbing and traumatic events involving children have been covered by the media recently - it caused me to reflect on my own journey of becoming trauma-informed. Now that I know what I know, I cannot view such stories in a trauma- un informed way. I've found myself in discussions with others who may, or may not be, trauma-informed. It turns out this one factor predictably correlates with the type of conversation that ensues around any topic covered by the media where children...

For those who are interested in advocating within the missionary community for investigations, reform or justice related to child abuse, Mk Safety Net will be hosting a two day Advocacy Summit prior to the main conference event on April 18-19, 2013....

April 19 - 21, 2013 Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Rolling Meadows, (Chicago), Illinois Abuse sent many MKs and their families on an ‘Unexpected Journey’. This conference will address actions and steps to help us move toward...

P.S. Chaplain Chris. I thought I saw something Tina Hahn, M.D. posted here, with Indiana University noted as a source site, but I don't immediately recall the particulars, other than it being some added potential ACEs, like school bullying, etc. Sorry, I can't be more specific. -----Bob Olcott

Addendum: When I learned that the Seattle School District had over 100 "Gypsy" (Rom) Children attending, in the 1970's-I believe, and knowing "Romani" is an unwritten language, I was amazed that somehow the Seattle school district found teachers, or teachers Aides who spoke Romani. Rom culture is not formulated on reading, or structured educational institutions outside the family and/or tribe. ....

Upcoming Seminar on June 7th in Burton, MI about the compelling epidemic of child sexual abuse. This seminar is for leaders in the church and in the community.

The curriculum I wrote earlier this year is just starting to be implemented in the faith communities that requested it. Here is something I wrote up recently that might be helpful? "Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks" a study for churches It's already being utilized in 28 different states and the District of Columbia, and it may be the best resource for introducing your congregation to the biblical and theological reasons to consider "trauma-informed ministry." Written by Intermountain's own...

We are trying to put together a day focus event for a longer Child Abuse Conference for faith based communities in OKlahoma. If you would give us an update on your forum or surveys that you have learned about faith base qroups and what they would like to know and hear more about on the topic. I could find very little on the subject besides Chris Haughee's curriculum for high school. Margie