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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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*Tonier Cain, Keynote Speaker* 2019 San Diego County Wellness & Recovery Summit
From: Judi Holder [ Judi.Holder@riinternational.com ] Registration is NOW OPEN! 2019 San Diego County Wellness & Recovery Summit Click HERE to register Cost Free Date and Time Wed, March 20, 2019 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT Add to Calendar Location Marina Village Conference Center - Seaside Room 1936 Quivira Way San Diego, CA 92109 View Map The speakers, presentations and success stories will all center around the concepts of advocacy on a personal and/or system level. About this Event San...
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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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Virtual Screening of Broken Places on March 21st & Registration for ACEs Connection Members!
Please join us on Thursday, March 21st for a special virtual screening of Broken Places , the latest U.S. documentary on early childhood trauma and resilience. The film will be offered via a private Vimeo link with passcode to all registered members of ACEs Connection, for free, accessible in the United States and internationally. REGISTER TODAY: To register, please visit : https://goo.gl/forms/apdoINwgtQmydEXK2 The viewing portal for the film will open on Vimeo at 6am EST and close at 11pm...
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Virtual Screening of Cracked Up for ACEs Connection Members: June 9-10 - Register Now!
We are excited to offer an exclusive virtual screening to all ACEs Connection members of the new, acclaimed film, CRACKED UP . This documentary film is about the long term effects of childhood trauma, told through Saturday Night Live veteran Darrell Hammond’s journey in discovering adverse childhood experiences at the root of his lifelong battle with self-harm, addiction, and misdiagnosis. The film’s director, Michelle Esrick, and other special guests will join us after the screening window...
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Volunteers and Resource Tables needed: Empowered to Connect Conference April 13-14, 2018
Registration is still open for the Empowered to Connect Conference April 13-14, 2018. Please contact Brianna at rootedinlove@risecitychurch.com or 619-944-4823 if your agency would like to host a free resource table or if you would like to volunteer on either date. JOIN US at Rise City Church in Lakeside for the LIVE broadcast of the Empowered To Connect Conference on April 13 & 14. Please register for this free event ! Free Simulcast Friday & Saturday, April 13th and 14th from 9 am...
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Women Drumming Away the Trauma of Rwanda’s Genocide (sdvoice.info)
For Marta, joining Rwanda’s first female drumming troupe, Ingoma Nshya — a co-operative of formed 10 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi — has helped her cope with the trauma of losing her husband in the killings. Ingoma Nshya means a new drum or new kingdom. Marta’s remarkable recovery is captured in Sweet Dreams, an inspiring award-winning documentary about playwright and director Odile “Kiki” Katese, who brought together women from both sides of the genocide, first in 2005 to...
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Wristbands Connect East County Homeless To Services (kpbs.org)
For the past week, the East County Chamber of Commerce has been giving out wristbands to local homeless shelters and first responders. Their goal is to better connect homeless people to services and resources. People can text "ConnectEC" to 77453, which then gives them options for help covering basic needs such as health and shelter. The idea is to refer them to local resources, like the Crisis House in El Cajon. The East County Chamber of Commerce said they worked with people who are...
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Free Mental Health First Aid Trainings!
Mental Health America of San Diego County is offering free mental health first aid trainings! See the attached flyer for additional training details and contact information!
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2018 National Conference on Juvenile Justice (San Diego)
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2019 San Diego County Wellness & Recovery Summit
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team - September 7, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Thanks to all who attended September's meeting! Its great to see both new and familiar faces:-) Special thanks to Craig Beswick from Learn4Life for his Trauma-Informed Journey presentation! Meeting minutes are below and attached. Handouts and Craig's PowerPoint presentation are attached. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) 3 people Zoomed in😊; Jeff Weiner & Sara Coupass Clinton Health Matters Initiative, and Betsy Knight & Adrianne Yancy BHS. Our apologies for the sound...
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San Diego Youth Voice leaders educate European delegation about ACEs science
City Heights youth leaders from Youth Voice met with women leaders from eight countries who visited the San Diego Diplomacy Council on their tour of the United States to learn about and promote citizen safety, economic opportunity, social justice and environmental sustainability. The members of the European delegation came from Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Jessica and Lizette, Youth Voice leaders, shared their expertise on the...
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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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The Glenner Centers are now accepting reservations for Town Square in Chula Vista
Check out the 3-min video on their website that talks about Reminiscence Therapy which is designed to trigger positive strong memories of the past and plays to their strengths. So fascinating! https://glenner.org/town-square-video/ Forwarding information about The Glenner Center's new Town Square adult day center opening in Chula Vista in April. Thank you, AIS, Outreach & Education IT’S OFFICIAL! The Glenner Centers are proud to announce that our very first Town Square® adult day center...
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FREE Domestic Violence Essentials Training - Mon, Dec 3, 2018 9am-4pm
Sent on behalf of the San Diego Domestic Violence Council www.sddvc.org Registration Open!! See flyer attached. DV Essentials - Monday, December 3, 2018 Important Notes: Out of consideration for others that want to attend, please do not register if you are not available to attend (i.e. please check your work schedules and make arrangements in advance to attend). We do expect all attendees to stay for the entire training day (9am-4pm). Furthermore, if you have taken the training within the...
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From One Survivor to Another, Helping Survivors of Human Trafficking Escape and Stay Safe [sandiegotribune.com]
By Lisa Deaderick, The San Diego Tribune, December 22, 2019 Marjorie Saylor remembers a woman who was looking for help leaving her trafficker. The woman was pregnant and waiting for a bed at a shelter to open up, but she had to wait on the street, alone and in the cold. Her trafficker found her and took her with him. “I never heard from her again. She only had a week left to go before her bed opened up, but the two weeks she toughed it out waiting on the street kept her in harm’s reach,”...
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Gang Summit Looks to Build Better Futures in North County (livewellsd.org)
Every other year, the North County Gang Commission and County of San Diego host the Building Better Futures Summit, a free community event to provide residents with the latest information on gang reduction, intervention, prevention and suppression efforts in North County. The most recent summit was held earlier this year at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Over 180 individuals representing the community, mental health, child welfare, public...
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Getting on the Same Page: Developing a Strategic Plan
Plans change. That was a key lesson learned by the San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) as the group worked to hone a strategic plan. The network had begun as a grass-roots collaborative, and members wanted to preserve that sense of openness and inclusion. At the same time, with Harmonium, Inc., as the backbone organization and the MARC grant as an impetus, the network also needed structure, goals and clearly defined roles. Already, the Guide Team’s focus had shifted; what began in...
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Symposium- South Region Sat Oct 12th 8:30AM-2:30PM
Please help spread the word about the upcoming South Region Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/Relative Caregiver Symposium to be held on Saturday, October 12 th (see more information attached and below). Thanks much and have a great weekend. Stay cool! We are excited to announce that the South Region Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Relative Caregiver Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 12 th , 2019 from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Vista Square Elementary | 540 G St. Chula Vista,...
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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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Hundreds gathered in City Heights last month for the San Diego premier of Resilience -The Biology of Stress and Science of Hope.
The crowd arrived to the aroma of freshly popped popcorn that wafted through the Cherokee Point Elementary School auditorium. With bags of popcorn and plates filled with fresh-cut fruits and vegetables from trays on tables lining the wall, the service providers, policy makers, community advocates, graduate students, teachers and parents settled in for a movie and a panel discussion that brought many to tears. Dr. Dawn Griffin, a professor in Alliant International University departments of...
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JULY 24th Webinar: Collaboration and Mutuality: San Jose, CA Mayor’s Office of Prevention of Gang Violence
Monday, July 24, 2017 10:00:00 AM PDT - 11:30:00 AM PDT Collaboration and Mutuality: San Jose, CA Mayor’s Office of Prevention of Gang Violence. This collaborative model successfully developed and implemented will focus on prevention of gang violence and facilitating community healing through effective collaborations with grassroots stakeholders, including the faith based community, gang members, community providers, etc. Mario Maciel, Division Manager Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force...
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
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LGBT+ Voices: A Cultural Experience
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Native Truth & Healing: CA Genocide Conference 2019
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Re: Paper Tigers Screening at Montgomery Middle School on 11/18
Hello Dana, Is this event open to the public? I'd like to see it. Regards, Mike Nelson, M.S., IMF #76130 Healthy Start Building Bridges Coordinator Supervised by Katie Demmler LCSW 27751 YMCA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 4080 Centre St. Suite 104 San Diego, CA 92103 (P) 619 543 9850 ext 12413 (F) 619 543 9491 (C) 619 698 7129 (E) mnelson@ymca.org (W) yfs.ymca.org (S) ymca.org/socialnetworks The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Confidentiality Notice:...
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Re: Paper Tigers Screening at Montgomery Middle School on 11/18
Hi Michael, Yes, please know this event is open to the public. Wonderful that you're able to go... In gratitude, Dana
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Re: San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team
I am new to ACEs and this group. Is the meeting open to everyone? Do I need to RSVP or just show up?