Tagged With "Town Hall with Senator Mike"
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Sonoma Film Fest Screens Redford's Followup to Paper Tiger's Film "Resilience"
James Redford will screen "Resilience" twice at Sonoma's Film Fest this weekend. For those of us who were transformed by his first film, Paper Tigers, it is big news that he'll screen his latest documentary in our own backyard. The film works with the provocative premise: “The child may not remember, but the body remembers.” The trailer will surely capture your attention - watch it here . Redford's website further explains: The original research was controversial, but the findings revealed...
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ACEs Town Hall with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
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Friendly Reminder: our July meeting is Weds 7/22 at 3:30!
Please join our July Zoom meeting - all are welcome! If you prefer, there is a call in option too. ZOOM LINK or see calendar for more details. So much is happening across the county (and beyond) so maybe we can put our heads together and find ways to support this important work! See below for the draft agenda and the attached references: 1 OCAP released their strategic plan 2020-2025 2 MCH released a report on how health inequities emerge before birth 3 EfC just released Trauma Informed...
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Notes from the July 22, 2020 SCAC meeting!
*Click the green hyperlinks for more information! Thank you to all who found their way to our Zoom call. There were a couple bumps in the road (e.g. me not checking to see if folks were waiting to be added to the call - yikes) and lessons learned. The Sonoma County ACEs Connection meeting invite/agenda can be found here . The afternoon of Wednesday July 22, 2020 nine people representing a variety of organizations such as: a community advocacy group, a community champion, an advisory board...
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Senator Mike McGuire to host a Telephone Town Hall
We’re bringing back our Telephone Town Halls to discuss the latest updates on the recent coronavirus surges in Sonoma and Marin Counties and we hope you can join us. Here’s our bottom line: We want you to have the latest, most accurate information from the medical professionals who are on the front lines combating this virus and know how you can best protect yourself and your family. We’ll provide the very latest updates from the Sonoma County and Marin County Public Health Officers, and...
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‘Trauma on top of trauma’: Bay Area students under stress from pandemic face wildfire risks [sfchronicle.com]
By Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, August 25, 2020 Students in the Bonny Doon school district had been back in class — virtually — for two days before the wildfires forced them to evacuate, many fleeing for their lives in the middle of the night Wednesday. Teachers and students lost homes to the powerful wildfires raging through the charming, wooded town in the Santa Cruz Mountains. School had just started, but now Superintendent Mike Heffner, who is also the principal of the...
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We Are Healing Trauma: 2020 Virtual Summit for Survivors
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Data-Driven, Cross-Sector: Bounce Coalition Boosts Trauma-Informed Change in Kentucky
Student suspension rates dropped. Teacher retention rose. Membership in the PTA swelled from zero to more than 200. More kids said in a survey that there was at least one adult at school whom they could talk to if they had a problem. The data—a comparison of the Bounce Coalition’s pilot school and one with similar demographics—told the Kentucky resilience-boosting group that they were on the right track. The Bounce Coalition formed in 2014; the catalyst was a grant from the Foundation for a...
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From Wildfires to Childhood Trauma, a Resilience Cooperative Transformed the Way Clinics Face the Unthinkable
What helped Sonoma health center staffers navigate one catastrophe after another was what they had learned about trauma in the Resilient Beginnings Collaborative.
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SCAC Community Manager is a "Local Who Makes a Difference"
So often the work we do around ACEs, trauma, and resilience can be seen as part of the larger landscape and not receive the recognition it deserves. Today I am happy to share tha t Elizabeth Smith the Sonoma County ACEs Connection Community Manager was formally selected by the City of Sebastopol! The City of Sebastopol explains why Elizabeth was selected: Elizabeth is an author, public speaker and advocate for suicide awareness and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. She is the...
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Mortality Report for Sonoma County in 2020
Attached is the link to view the Mortality Report for Sonoma County in 2020. Limited to residents of Sonoma County
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April's meeting to take a deeper dive into 2020 Mortality Report for Sonoma County
Our upcoming SCAC meeting on April 22nd will have guest, Jenny Mercado-Epidemiologist at Sonoma County Department of Health Services Public Health to walk us through the Sonoma County Mortality Report for 2020. Please join us and feel free to share! Attached is the report to view.
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Youth Detention Facility finds culture of kindness more effective than punishment
A corner of the Multi-Sensory De-escalation Room, All MSDR photos courtesy of Valerie Clark When a young person enters the de-escalation room in the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility , they’ll find dimmed lights, bottles of lavender, orange and other essential oils, an audio menu featuring the rush of ocean waves and other calming sounds, along with squeeze balls, TheraPutty, jigsaw puzzles, and an exercise ball to bounce on. TheraPutty, squeeze balls and more Sometimes, with a...
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NEW TRAINING ACTIVITY RELEASED - SHARING THE SCORE: Responding to an ACEs Questionnaire with Empathy and Care
NEW TRAINING ACTIVITY RELEASED SHARING THE SCORE: Responding to an ACEs Questionnaire with Empathy and Care ______________________________ ACES AWARE We are honored to join The ACEs Aware Initiative, funded and led by the Office of the California Surgeon General and the Department of Health Care Services, which hopes to lead a nationwide movement to significantly improve health and well-being in our communities by providing trainings to Medi-Cal providers and the networks of human serving...
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April Meeting Notes
Agenda *Welcome *Mindful Moment *Introductions *Early Learning Institute-Kathy Kelley *2020 Mortality Report of Sonoma County- Jenny Mercado *Steering Committee Report *ACEs Connection-Karen Clemmer *Action/Future Agenda items Welcome & mindful moment Welcome & introductions -Elizabeth Smith, Sonoma County ACEs Connection Community Manager -Paige Loeven, Project Specialist, West County Health Centers -Michael Ellison, Buckelew Programs Administrative Assistant & Community...
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Webinar explores Oregon bill declaring racism a public health crisis
For anyone who thinks Oregon — long regarded as a liberal, progressive state — was a welcoming place for Blacks and other minorities in the past, a recent webinar sponsored by Oregon health care organizations was a chilling wake-up call. In June 1844, Oregon’s provisional government passed its first Black Exclusionary Act , with language stating that any Black person who set foot in Oregon “would be publicly whipped 39 lashes.” From that time forward, Oregon, like most states, amassed its...
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Immigrant groups rally for 'just' reform outside Thompson's office [pressdemocrat.com]
By Kathleen Coates, The Press Democrat, June 24, 2021 Immigrant and Indigenous groups demanded what they called “just immigration reform” from Rep. Mike Thompson on Thursday at a rally with speakers who addressed a crowd of about 50 members and allies. The rally, sponsored by the umbrella group Immigrant and Indigenous Women of Sonoma County, was given in both Spanish and English outside the Sonoma County building in Santa Rosa where Thompson, D-St. Helena, has an office. It was held to grab...
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Sonoma County: The American Rescue Plan and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA) (sonomacounty.ca.gov)
ARPA Town Halls: Join us to gather input on where and how Sonoma County might best invest ARPA dollars. Each virtual Town Hall will be hosted by the supervisor for that district and will include an overview of ARPA funding along with small group community conversations. Please make sure to register by clicking on the links below. September 23, 6 - 8 pm (District 3 - Supervisor Coursey) : Register Now September 30, 5:30 - 7:30 (District 5 - Supervisor Hopkins) : Register Now October 4, 5:30 -...
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September SCAC Notes
Agenda: Welcome Mindful Moment-Loni of PureJoy Yoga Introductions Peacetown Wrap Up SCAC Social Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy & Practice (CTIPP)- Jesse Kohler SCAC Collaborators update Sonoma Connect- Saskia Garcia Q/A CTIPP Community Champions Member Updates Future Agenda Items Action Items Welcome https://www.acesconnection.com/g/sonoma-county-aces-connection Mindful Moment- Loni of PureJoy Yoga led a deep breathing exercise. Thank you Loni! Introductions - Sonoma Connect/Sonoma...
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Date change for ARPA(American Rescue Plan Act) Town Hall Meetings
District 5 ARPA Virtual Town Hall Meeting. Due to a scheduling conflict, the meeting on Thursday, September 30 th has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 7 th from 5:30-7:00pm. If you are able to attend the new date, please re-register here . Upon registration, you will receive a follow-up email with your link to attend. District 1-Supervisor Gorin: October 4 th , 5:30-7:30pm. Register Here District 2-Supervisor Rabbitt: October 13 th , 6:00-8:00pm: Register Here District 4-Supervisor...
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American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall Sonoma County
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Sonoma County American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall District 2
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American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall Sonoma County District 4
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Sonoma County American Rescue Plan Act Town Hall District 1
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Joint Town Hall with Representatives Jared Huffman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Representatives Jared Huffman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invite constituents of California's 2nd and New York's 14th Congressional Districts to join them for a town hall, on October 15th, at 5:30pm. The Congressmembers will be discussing their efforts to help the country and the President #BuildBackBetter by making necessary investments in our physical and social infrastructure. For CA2 constituents: send questions ahead of time to HuffmanQandA@mail.house.gov or call 415-258-9657 with your...
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Nominate Parents for "Celebrating Parents as Heroes" event in April
February is National Parent Leadership Month, dedicated to recognizing the important role of parents and caregivers in their homes and community. In recognition of National Parent Leadership Month in February, Sonoma County PACEs Connection partnered with 18 other organizations to honor parents as heroes and to celebrate the important role that culture has in shaping different communities across our nation. During the Child Abuse Prevention Month of April we will be celebrating parents...
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Sonoma County PACEs Connection March Minutes
March 24th, 3-4PM via Zoom Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Mindful Moment Community PACES Champion Celebrating Parents as Heroes event ARPA update Steering Committee Future Meetings: In-Person, Zoom, hybrid Outreach Partner Check-Ins Future Agenda items In attendance: Elizabeth Smith-SCPC Community Manager, Bryan Clement-ACES Resource Network, Renee Alger-First 5 Sonoma, Evette Minor, Lizbeth Torres-CPI, Dana Swilley-Sonoma Connect/Sonoma Unidos, Katherine Ferry-SCIHP, Irma Cuevas-Violence...