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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team meeting this Friday!
Just a reminder that our next meeting is this Friday, July 1, from 12:30 - 2pm at the San Diego Center for Children location in Kearny Mesa (3002 Armstrong St). The agenda is attached and pasted below. We hope to see you all there! Introductions Agency Overview and Trauma Informed Journey Presentation: Stephen Carroll, MSW/San Diego Youth Services Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) grant update – Rosa Ana/Heidi Draft Strategic Plan review Announcements/Achievements Other...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Membership Meeting, Friday, Sept. 7th, from Noon (networking) and Meeting from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom (virtual) link: https://zoom.us/j/8584722321 Or Telephone : (929)436 2866 or (669)900 6833 Meeting ID: 858 472 2321 I Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II Update on Strategic Plan Accomplishment activity from July 6, 2018 meeting III Committee Report Out a. Membership Committee: Co-Chairs Stephen Carroll/Linda Ketterer - Honoring New Members (2nd meeting) b. Resources Committee: Co-Chairs Morgan Basket/Cambria Walsh - SD-TIGT (private) Membership Community on ACEs...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team: Membership Meeting - March 1st
Please join us! Your voice is important in guiding the resilience-building movement across the lifespan in our region. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/933166659 Call mobile (646)558 8656 Meeting ID: 933 166 65 I. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II. Mindfulness Activity: Share one resilience-building tool/skill you’re practicing III. The CA Endowment Grant: Collaboration Opportunities with SD-TIGT a. Invitation to join Ad-Hoc on Film Series (e.g. Paper Tigers and...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Membership Meeting - May 3rd - from noon to 2:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/266467279 Call mobile (646)558 8656 Meeting ID: 266 467 279 I. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II. Supporting Chabad of Poway Synagogue, our Muslim Communities, and SD- TIGT Members a. Trauma-Informed Lens Song, Original songwriter, Linda Williams III. 5 Core Training Components Activity a. General overview b. Break-out into small groups on 5 Core Component c. Capture post-it notes on chart paper IV. Elections Voting a. Co-Chair (Kat...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team Minutes- 11/4/16
Hello All! The last SD-TIGT meeting featured the Academy for Professional Excellence's Trauma Informed Journey, sharing the wonderful Trauma Informed work occurring in San Diego, reporting of the different committees, and a presentation on ACES Connection. The different committees include: marketing, membership, training, and resource. If you are interested in learning more about any of the committees please feel free to contact me and I can give you more information. The minutes are...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team Minutes- May 6, 2016
Hello All! Attached are the most recent minutes from the SD-TIGT meeting. Our host, San Diego Center for Children, shared their trauma informed journey. Hope to see you all at the next meeting July 1st from 12:30-2:00. Best, Heidi
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team November 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Hello all, Please see attached and below for the minutes from our November meeting. San Diego Unified School District's presentation AND notes from our activity are also attached. See you in January! Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) Members Invitation on Topic-Specific Membership Meetings - Launch in January, 2019 a. Have attendees share their areas of interest on post-it notes --Leadership team provided examples for members (e.g. Zoom for region-focused meetings, Spotlight...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team November 3, 2017 meeting minutes
We had a busy and full meeting this month! Leah's Pantry and the San Diego Food Bank gave an inspirational presentation on their trauma informed work, we learned more about ACEs Connection, and began taping for our MARC video! See below for minutes. Handouts and minutes are also attached. Introductions (Name and Organization) Trauma Informed Journey Presentation San Diego Food Bank (Shelly Parks) & Leah’s Pantry (Adrienne Markworth) Adrienne and Shelly provided an educational and...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team's Community Profile at Sacramento Policymaker Education Day on July 11th.
San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team reflecting our region of San Diego County and ACEs Connection group members will be represented in Sacramento on July 11th for the Policymaker Education Day. Raising awareness of the impact of adverse childhood experiences and community trauma, our region is represented along with numerous other counties statewide. Our San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team's Community Stories will be included in the handouts for the meetings with legislators and/or...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Committee Sign Up Sheets
Are you an advocate for integrating trauma informed services and promoting resilience within the San Diego region? The San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team adopted a new strategic plan in September 2016. As a result, four committees formed and they are diligently working to enhance the capacity of our communities to integrate trauma informed services into our systems and organizations. Additionally, we are drawing on the expertise of our members and continuing to grow in our knowledge...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting Agenda - Friday, January 5th: Networking at Noon and Meeting from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
SD-TIGT AGENDA Noon Networking - Noon to 12:30 pm Meeting 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm January 5, 2018 Mission: Promoting trauma-informed services in the San Diego region through collaboration, advocacy, and education. I. Noon Networking a. View SD-TIGT Slideshow and Resilient San Diego! event 3-minute video b. ACEs Connection individual assistance c. Take pictures with the SD-TIGT banner Meeting II. Introductions (Name and Organization) III. ACEs Connection Network a. Share-out of Panel Discussion on...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting - Friday, Jan 4 2019
Please find our agenda attached. Happy New Year! We're excited to see you there! Thank you for your leadership in our region.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting - Friday, July 6th: Networking at Noon and Meeting from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Join WebEx meeting (recurring) From a computer, click here https://sdcountyca.webex.com/sdcountyca/ Meeting number (access code): 801 593 622 Meeting password: Trauma1! Join by phone only, call 1-240-454-0887 US Toll , Meeting number (access code): 801 593 622 Enter (#) when asked for an attendee I I. Welcome Co-facilitators: Stephen Carroll and Linda Ketterer II. Introductions (Name and Organization) III. History of San Diego's Trauma-Informed Journey (9-minute video) IV. Brag Sheets...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting - Friday, May 4th: Networking at Noon and Meeting from (networking) Noon to (meeting) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mission: Promoting trauma-informed services in the San Diego region through collaboration, advocacy, and education. From a computer, click here to join WebEx meeting https://sdcountyca.webex.com/sdcountyca/j.php?MTID=m95c3987d95077cb3af9237e1e0df711f Meeting number (access code): 801 593 622 Meeting password: Trauma1! Join by phone only, call 240-454-0887 US Toll , Meeting number (access code): 801 593 622, Enter (#) when asked for an attendee ID. I. Introductions (Name and Organization) a.
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- January 6
Hello and Happy New Year! This is a reminder that the next SD-TIGT meeting is Friday, January 6 from 12:30-2:00PM. The meeting will be at the San Diego Center for Children, 3002 Armstrong St., San Diego, CA 92111. The Urban Collaborative Project will be sharing their trauma informed journey with community members. Please refer to the attached agenda for more information. Have a wonderful day!
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- January 6, 2017 Minutes
Hello All! The San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team meeting on January 6, 2017 was very exciting. We had 30 people attend the meeting and had representation from the food sector and the arts sector! Additionally, Barry Pollard inspired the SD-TIGT with the Urban Collaborative's Trauma Informed Journey. Finally, Dr. Hokoda presented results from the SD-TIGT survey and shared out highlights from the Brag Sheet. Our next meeting is March 3, 2017 from 12:30-2:00 PM. The minutes below are also...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- March 3
Hello San Diego County! Please join us for our next SD-TIGT meeting on Friday, March 3. 2017 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the San Diego Center for Children. This month, in lieu of our trauma informed journey, we will be engaging in a discussion on the SD-TIGT's potential impact on policy, program, and practice change. We are looking forward to the discussion and to learning more about the wonderful work we are doing to advance resiliency within the region. The agenda is attached at the bottom...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- MAY 5 from 12:30 to 2:00 at the San Diego Center for Children.
SAN DIEGO TRAUMA INFORMED GUIDE TEAM (SD-TIGT) May 5, 2017 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm I. Introductions A. Welcome New Members B. What brings you to the SD-TIGT? II. Trauma Informed Journey Addressing Islamophobia and its Impact on Children, using a Trauma-Informed Lens presented by Lallia Allali, Linda K. Williams, Godwin Higa, and John Michno III. Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) Project Updates IV. Committee Report Out A. Resource Committee B. Membership Committee C. Marketing...
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Lots of talk for homeless, verging on action (sandiegouniontribune.com)
There is fresh reason to hope that San Diego really can solve its homeless crisis, arresting the moral and political decline that has made us a national disgrace. Last week, Mayor Kevin Faulconer proposed to raise hotel taxes, through a November ballot initiative that would guarantee funding for the homeless, expand the convention center and maintain roads. Meanwhile, the city’s Housing Our Heroes program of landlord incentives has put 630 homeless veterans (using mostly federal Department...
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Low-Income San Diego Residents Are Depending on Affordable Housing Increase (Voice of San Diego)
On the recommendation of Mayor Kevin Faulconer, the San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved a variety of regulatory changes intended to boost the supply of affordable housing. As a licensed clinical social worker, this is an extremely important decision for both me and my clients. Recently, I assisted a blind and physically disabled woman who lives in central San Diego. She showed me a letter stating that her rent is about to double, but her Section 8 voucher is not. My heart sank. To...
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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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Harmonium CEO Rosa Ana Lozada “walks the talk” of trauma-informed, resilience-building practices
Harmonium staff pictured (left to right ) Front row: Brian Newcomer, Rosa Ana Lozada, Heidi Echeverria, and Janice Tangback Back row: Amy De Meules, Natalie Kessler, and Justin Campbell There’s almost a Zen-like feeling when you walk into the office of Rosa Ana Lozada, chief executive officer of Harmonium, Inc. The deep red accent wall, large corner windows, and small Japanese fountain send a message that a trauma-informed, resilience-building mindset starts at the top of this...
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MARC - Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities: San Diego is Awarded!
[Originally posted by Leslie Lieberman] Fourteen communities from across the country now have an opportunity to expand their innovative work in addressing childhood adversity through a new project launched by The by The Health Federation of Philade lphia , with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The California Endowment. Called Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC), the...
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MARC Project Manager - Harmonium, Inc.
Good afternoon, Please see attached document for the MARC Project Manager job description at Harmonium! Click here to apply. Or visit http://www.harmoniumsd.org/employment-2/ Thank you, Natalie
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Mayor: San Diego Police Not Focused on Immigration Enforcement (timesofsandiego.com)
Mayor Kevin Faulconer said Sunday the San Diego Police Department ‘s focus will be on enforcing local laws “rather than immigration issues.” “San Diego’s policies have worked under Republican and Democratic administrations, and we have no plans to change them under this administration,” the mayor said in the satement. “SDPD keeps all members of our community safe regardless of their immigration status, and we will keep the department’s focus on enforcing local laws rather than immigration...
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Meditation + Yoga + Veggie Diet + Massages = Good For Your Health (timesofsandiego.com)
Meditation, yoga, a vegetarian diet and massages are good for your health, according to a study released Friday by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. In a novel controlled clinical trial, participants in a six-day Ayurvedic-based well-being program experienced measurable decreases in a set of blood-based metabolites associated with inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk and cholesterol regulation. The findings were published in today’s issue of “Scientific...
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Meet Derek Clark: An Inspiring Story of Resilience
Derek Clark was recently a keynote speaker at the 34th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. His story features a traumatic past of child abuse and neglect, to a story about resilience, renewed relationships, and hope. Clark now travels the world to inspire educators and professionals to continue to foster positive and consistent relationships with children and teens who may seem "difficult" or "troubled". He emphasizes the importance of one single...
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Memorial for one of America's Finest
Honoring J.D. Guzman Greetings. Two memorial services will be held this week to honor Officer Jonathan "J.D." DeGuzman. Community members are welcomed at both services. * A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The church is located at 450 Corral Canyon Road in Bonita. * A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, at Shadow Mountain Community Church. The church is located at 2100 Greenfield Drive in El Cajon. A...
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Minutes from San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) March 3, 2017 Meeting
Hello All, Sorry for the delay. Attached are the minutes from the March 3 meeting. Sincerely, Heidi
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Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company Presents "CELL" [SDVoice.info]
This play tells the story of four African Americans who work as guards in a private immigration detention center. This was the notable reaction from one of the cast members: Ms. Agosto was surprised to learn that, “the exit can be just as...
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Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) Represented at California ACEs Conference
(L to R) Teri Barila from Children's Resilience Initiative in Walla Walla, WA along with Dr. Ariane Marie-Mitchell from San Bernardino County, CA ACEs Task Force share their ACEs journey in their communities Representatives from several MARC communities were among the 450 people who attended the 2016 Adverse Childhood Experiences Conference in San Francisco, CA on October 19th and 20th. This is the third CA ACEs conference sponsored by the Center for Youth Wellness (CYW), and it was also the...
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Mon Dec 9th: Trauma, Nourishment, and Protective Factors Webinar – Presented by Adrienne Markworth, Executive Director of Leah’s Pantry
Please see info on upcoming webinar presented by Adrienne Markworth, Executive Director of Leah’s Pantry. . . . and many other announcements below. Sent on behalf of Kelley Axelson, UCSD Center for Community Health Good afternoon Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) partners, Upcoming Webinars & Trainings Trauma, Nourishment, and Protective Factors Webinar – Presented by Adrienne Markworth, Executive Director of Leah’s Pantry Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 Time: 11:30am-12pm PT To join...
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More pills, fewer cigarettes, for county youth (sandiegouniontribune.com)
(Image: TBEC Review: the-best-electronic-cigarette-review.com) Among San Diego high school students, prescription drug use is up, and smoking is down, according to recently released survey data from the federal Center for Disease Control's Youth Risk Behavior. About 45% of teens said they had vaped. For Michelle Gilchrist's powerpoint of the CDC's survey data, please read: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jun/17/youth-risk-behavior/
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NAMI San Diego’s Child, Youth & Family Liaison (CYFL)
Support and training for family members, Family Support Partners, and others are offered through NAMI San Diego’s Child, Youth & Family Liaison (CYFL). Offerings include: Monthly Partner coaching meetings and monthly parent support meetings. See attached flyers for upcoming classes.
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National Council Learning Community
As featured in the recent story on the San Diego Youth Services... They're holding open office hours this Friday: The National Council’s 2015 Trauma-informed Care Learning Community connects you with trauma ...
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New Affordable Housing In North County Defies Stereotypes (kpbs.org)
The concept of “affordable housing” can conjure images of blowing trash, cracked windows and blight. But affordable housing being developed in San Diego County these days often comes with workout rooms and granite countertops. Take the Promenade at Creekside, a new apartment complex with more than 60 units in downtown San Marcos. San Marcos is one of the North County cities that has built the most affordable housing in the last three years. To build this affordable housing with the help of...
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New Alzheimer’s Response Team Helps San Diego Seniors In Crisis (kpbs.org)
Emergency officials and law enforcement officers are increasingly responding to calls about people with dementia in crisis. The degenerative brain disease can cause disruptive or sometimes violent behaviors. Now, a new San Diego County-led Alzheimer’s Response Team , serving East County, is stepping in to steer people to appropriate services, instead of emergency rooms or jails. The team is so effective it could expand to other regions, said County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who gathered with...
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New bill to guarantee health care access to transgender foster children (kusi.com)
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — Transgender foster children would be guaranteed access to health care specific to their unique needs under a bill announced Monday by San Diego Assemblyman Todd Gloria. The Democrat’s bill would amend the list of foster youth rights to include “access to gender-affirming health care and gender-affirming behavioral health services,” such as counseling to cope with gender identity issues or gender confirmation surgery. That list includes such freedoms as accessing the...
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New Coalition Created to End Child Poverty in San Diego County [kpbs.org]
By Maya Trabulsi, KPBS, February 5, 2020 KPBS Evening Edition anchor Maya Trabulsi talked with Erin Hogeboom, the director of San Diego For Every Child, about a new initiative launched to end child poverty in San Diego County. Q: Research is showing that San Diego families are struggling and, more specifically, the basic needs of some children are not being met. Can you talk to us about what the current state of child poverty is here in San Diego County? A: Yes. So, in San Diego County, 40%...
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New County Website, Connect Well San Diego, to Improve Customer Service (nbcsandiego.com)
The County of San Diego is currently developing a new website that will make it easier to access county services, by improving communication and customer service. A new county website, dubbed Connect Well San Diego will be up and running by 2017, according to County Health and Human Services. The website will take advantage of new technologies to create an electronic information sharing hub. The hub will allow County staff and contractors to communicate better with each other as well as...
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New Data Show San Diego’s Low-Income Communities of Color Remain Among Most Heavily Polluted in California (environmentalhealth.org)
In early January, California released the updated version of its pollution-screening tool, CalEnviroScreen. The new data indicate that Barrio Logan, Logan Heights and National City remain among the top five to ten percent of communities in the state most impacted by pollution. Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), the only environmental justice organization in the San Diego region, says the most up-to-date information spotlights the neighborhoods that have long lived with an unfair burden of...
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New documentary focuses on trauma faced by first-responders (sandiegouniontribune.com)
“Keeping the Peace,” a new documentary that recently premiered at the University of San Diego, brings to light the trauma often faced by first responders and encourages police officers, firefighters and others in the field to seek counseling when dealing with emotional issues. They’ve lost colleagues to suicide, had people die in their arms, seen horrifying injuries and had to tell family members about a loved one’s death. It takes a toll on law enforcement officers, firefighters and other...
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NEW Essentials for Childhood Kidsdata.org ACEs Topic
Hello, San Diego! Please see this exciting news shared by Gail Kennedy, MPH of ACEs Connection. This information was shared to the California ACEs Action group (original post is below). You can see how San Diego County compares with the rest of the state. Please share with others! - Jen Hossler "On behalf of California Essentials for Childhood, I am very excited to announce the release of a new Child Adversity and Resilience data topic on Kidsdata.org! This has been a collaborative effort...
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New initiative to house, treat low-level offenders (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The City Attorney’s Office and various city and county partners are launching a program to house and rehabilitate people who repeatedly commit misdemeanor crimes such as public drunkenness or trespassing downtown. The offenders often are homeless people who commit quality-of-life crimes, meaning offenses such as disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and trespassing. City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said the SMART initiative — the acronym stands for San Diego Misdemeanant At-Risk Track — is an...
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New North County Clubhouse Provides Mental Health Support (Live Well San Diego)
“It is very rewarding to see members build confidence and a support network free of stigma, and advocate for themselves for both their mental health and in their personal lives,” said Kelly Villa, Program Manager at Mariposa Clubhouse. “I also enjoy that they have ownership over the activities offered at the Clubhouse by providing suggestions and helping the program run smoothly by volunteering in various roles. I am always impressed with how committed members are to our program and to their...
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New poverty report: One-third of San Diego families can't make ends meet (sandiegouniontribune.com)
One-third of San Diego County’s working-age households don’t earn enough money to make ends meet, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Center on Policy Initiatives. “This means that over a million people in San Diego are living in economic insecurity, are living on the edge, and are worried about their next meal,” said Peter Brownell, research director for the institute, a nonprofit economic and social justice analysis and advocacy group. Brownell said the center uses the...
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New report finds lack of diversity among San Diego decision makers (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Diego’s decision-makers are mostly white, male and economically advantaged, according to a new report released Tuesday. The 51-page report comes from the Center on Policy Initiatives, a San Diego think tank that has ties to local labor unions. Researchers assessed five governing boards and commissions from September to January, saying they were seeking a broad picture of public leadership throughout the county. Over the five-month period, researchers reviewed and conducted interviews...
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News In Numbers: Homeless Student Numbers Rise In San Diego County (kpbs.org)
There are 21,466 homeless students in San Diego County K-12 public schools. That is nearly the population of Coronado. The San Diego County Office of Education reports the number of homeless students rose from 15,826 during the 2010-11 school year, to 21,466 in the 2015-16 school year. Music Watson, a spokeswoman for the San Diego County Office of Education, said the data is not intended to end homelessness, but rather guarantee a student’s ability to get an education. To read more of Megan...
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NEWS RELEASE -- Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant, systemic emphasis on ‘Restorative Justice’ next year in San Diego schools (sandiegounified.org)
Civic leaders stand with Supt. Cindy Marten to announce significant, systemic emphasis on 'Restorative Justice' next year in San Diego schools . Advocates for restorative justice say the program can help keep young people in school or on the job – and out of the prison system. Superintendent Cindy Marten agrees the program has the potential to help those students most at risk of serious discipline issues; however, she says restorative justice has the potential to help every student in the...
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No expulsions for students in Lincoln brawl (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Standing alongside church leaders, San Diego Unified officials Friday vowed not to expel students involved in last week’s brawl at Lincoln High School, regardless of the findings of the ongoing criminal investigation — in the name of restorative justice. Superintendent Cindy Marten said she hopes students facing charges in Juvenile Court over the Feb. 26 fight are back in school Monday. The fight resulted in the injury of a school police officer and a student getting hit with a Taser.