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SFTS February 2005 Newsletter
SFTS NEWS
Safe from the Start is pleased to announce the arrival of two exciting new products available in both English and Spanish: a mini-brochure entitled "Ten simple things that can boost my brain power," and a Safe from the Start poster. The mini-brochure describes actions that anyone can take to boost a child's brain power. The poster, which comes in various sizes, illustrates how seeing and hearing repeated violence at home can hurt a child's brain and future.
For more information about these or any Safe from the Start publications, check out http:/www.safefromthestart.org.
SCHOOL READINESS INFORMATION
This recently released report, "Building the Foundation for Bright Futures: Final Report of the National Governors Association Task Force on School Readiness," is a guide for governors that ties policy recommendations to concrete examples of state initiatives to promote school readiness. It includes key considerations for state policymakers, and resources to help inform their decisions. The guide follows the same readiness framework as the task force report, presenting what states are doing to build Ready States and to support Ready Schools, Ready Communities, Ready Families, and Ready Children.
To view this report, check out http://www.nga.org/center/divisions/1,1188,C_ISSUE_BRIEF%5ED_7819,00.html.
NEW RESEARCH
Why do some children bounce back from adversity better than others - and can that quality be taught? A recent article in Time Magazine states, "You can't teach resilience, but researchers have identified some skills such as developing a sense of autonomy or being a good reader that increase the chances that a child will become a productive member of society."
This article is available for purchase at http://www.time.com.
Bullying at school is getting new attention as researchers find mental health implications in the fact that as many as one-third of students say they have either bullied someone or been the target of bullying. The December issue of InFocus explains that more effective intervention is needed, including clear rules and strong social norms against bullying to create a safer school environment. These approaches are common in countries such as England and Norway, but are less frequently implemented in the United States.
To view the December issue of InFocus, check out
http://www.healthinschools.org/focus/2004/no2.htm.
NEW RESOURCES
This resource from Canada's Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System is written for service providers assisting women who have survived abuse. This material addresses the needs of abused women as mothers, how abusive men parent, how abusive men affect the family dynamic, the effects of power and control tactics on mothers, the potential impact of abuse of women on children of different ages, and strategies used by young people to cope with violence in their homes.
To view or download this resource, which is 76 pages, including handouts, check out http://www.lfcc.on.ca/mothers.html.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
General Child Care and Development program funds and State Preschool program funds are available for current California Department of Education, Child Development Division contractors who wish to increase the level of program services. The deadline for applications is February 18th.
For more information, check out http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=541.
UPCOMING TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
The theme of the 10th National/3rd International Conference on Abuse of Children and Adults with Disabilities is "Building Stronger Networks." This conference is for professionals in the fields of child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, and elder abuse. Over 400 professionals are expected to participate, representing all facets of protective services, law enforcement, and victims' services. This event will be held in Riverside at the Riverside Convention Center from March 14th-16th.
For more information, check out http://disability-abuse.com/cando/conf/.
UPCOMING SFTS TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
| February 15, 2005
"Every Child is My Concern" featuring Dr. Linda Chamberlain
For more information, contact rhedegard@ocde.us
| February 16, 2005
Child Abuse Prevention/School Readiness featuring Dr. Linda Chamberlain
For more information, contact terri@theraisefoundation.org
| April 5 - 6, 2005
Educational Forum featuring Dr. Bruce Perry
For more information, check out http://www.readforlife.org
| April 6, 2005
"Effects of Violence on the Young Mind" featuring Dr. Bruce Perry
For more information, contact jpaguirre@sbcglobal.net
| April 20, 2005
Partnership for Safe Families featuring Dr. Vincent Felitti and Dr. Linda Chamberlain
For more information, contact tmiller@icfs.org
| April 22, 2005
Annual Conference featuring Dr. Linda Chamberlain
margaret@victim.org
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