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SFTS February 2007 Newsletter
SFTS NEWS
On January 11th, Lake County’s Child Care Planning Council hosted a presentation by Dr. Bruce Perry on Domestic Violence and the
Child’s Developing Brain attended by more than 300 people. That evening, Dr. Perry gave another presentation that drew 180 people
who were entertained and well fed at The Konocti Harbor Inn.
Left to Right: Rani Brown from the county’s Child Care Resource
and Referral Program, Dr. Perry, and Susan Perry (no relation),
Coordinator, Lake County Child Care Planning Council.
On February 1st, Safe from the Start brought Dr. Bruce Perry to Sacramento for a Train the Trainers (TTT)
class. In attendance were 35 people representing 24 California counties. The day was a great success. As a supplement to Dr.
Perry’s presentation, a panel composed of TTT 2005 graduates inspired the trainees by providing real life examples of how to use the
ChildTrauma Academy materials. Our thanks to Carla Charraga, Christa Clippinger, Pam Gingold, Deborah Holmes, Debra Morrill, Karen
Pautz and Catherine Underwood for their participation on the panel. Combined with the 33 graduates of the first TTT class (held
December 1, 2005), the Safe from the Start Initiative now has 68 Bruce Perry trained trainers throughout the state.
If you are interested in contacting a trainer in your area, email us at SFTS@doj.ca.gov and we
will forward your request to the Bruce Perry trained trainer nearest to you.
Supported by a grant from the U.S. DOJ, Safe from the Start has scheduled three more trainings for criminal
justice professionals on “Children and Domestic Violence” in Oakland, Redding and San Bernardino. If you are a law enforcement agency interested in bringing this free-of-charge training to your region, contact
Arlene.Greene@doj.ca.gov or call (916) 327-9722.
Schedule a presentation tailored to meet the needs of your criminal justice agency, professional organization or upcoming conference.
Topics include: domestic violence and children, child and adolescent brain development and the effects of exposure to violence.
Information on promising practices and intervention strategies will be shared. The target audiences for these presentations are:
law enforcement officers, parole agents, probation officers, prosecutors, judges, court personnel, and statewide criminal justice
professional organizations.
For more information on the training or to request a presentation, contact Betty.White@doj.ca.gov
or call (916) 323-2606.
SCHOOL READINESS INFORMATION
California Tomorrow, based in Oakland, works to shape early childhood education and school readiness efforts to meet the needs of
diverse communities. Their website provides current information on school readiness and resource links.
For additional information, click on
http://www.californiatomorrow.org/areas_of_focus/early_childhood_education_+_school_
readiness/index.php.
RELATED RESEARCH
According to a new study by the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Statistics on intimate partner violence, children are residents of
households experiencing intimate partner violence in 43% of incidents involving female victims. On the positive side, the study
found that the rate of intimate partner violence has declined since 1993. The entire study is available at
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/intimate/ipv.htm.
RELATED RESOURCES
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention’s Safe Start Demonstration Project, has compiled a Guide to Research and Resources as well as a checklist regarding
strategies and practices that will promote positive outcomes for children and youth exposed to violence. The publication,
Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence: A Guide to Research and Resources, is designed to help judges
and practitioners identify and understand the key issues surrounding children’s exposure to domestic violence. The companion
Technical Assistance Brief, A Judicial Checklist for Children and Youth Exposed to Violence, provides
accessible information along with a checklist for use as a reference tool for judges and practitioners in juvenile and family
courts about children’s exposure to violence. To download a PDF file of these publications, go to the Safe Start Center website at
http://www.safestartcenter.org/index.htm.
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare has a Parent Training program, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy,
developed for families with young children experiencing behavioral and emotional problems. Therapists coach parents during
interactions with their child to teach new parenting skills. These skills are designed to strengthen the parent-child bond;
decrease harsh and ineffective discipline control tactics; improve child social skills and cooperation; and reduce child negative
or maladaptive behaviors. Please visit their website
http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/program/5 for comprehensive information. Also see the Upcoming Training and Conferences
section of this e-newsletter for information on a presentation on this program in Sacramento.
Our own Dr. Bruce Perry, along with Maia Szalavitz, has written a new book called The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog.
The book offers a groundbreaking new perspective on how stress and violence affect children's brains -- and how they can be helped to heal.
For additional information, please visit http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIALS/boy_raised_as_a_dog.asp.
UPCOMING SFTS TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
February 23, 2007
Location: Napa, CA
Presenter: Dr. Linda Chamberlain
Co-hosted by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Napa County and
the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition
For more information, contact Annie (707) 284-9528 or annalyse.baziuk@sonoma.edu
To register, go to http://www.cattacenter.org and click on Other Events of Interest.
March 7-8, 2007
Location: Fresno Ramada Inn
March 7: Dr. Bruce Perry on “Law Enforcement’s Role with Children Exposed to Violence.”
March 8: Vince Weibert, Clovis Police Department and John Vigallon, Executive Director of H.E.L.P.
Fee: $175 CSJOA Members, $195 non-members
Contact: Ruby Hefley at 559-266-1067 or betty.white@doj.ca.gov
Oakland - March 13, 2007
Redding – March 28, 2007
San Bernardino – May 17, 2007
Contact: Arlene.Greene@doj.ca.gov
April 10 - 12, 2007
Location: San Diego Westin
Keynote: Dr. Linda Chamberlain, PhD, MPH
Contact: Lisa Quinn at lquinn@chsd.org or visit http://www.familyjusticecenter.org
April 19, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel, Buellton
Keynote Speaker: Dr Bruce Perry
Contact: First 5 Santa Barbara County (805) 739-8742
Co-hosted by SFTS, Santa Barbara County Department of Alcohol Drug &
Mental Health, Santa Barbara County's Early Childhood Mental Health &
Other Special Needs Initiative, and California First 5
May 30, 2007
Location: Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bruce D. Perry
Annual conference addresses community awareness and understanding of prevention
and early intervention regarding the effects of trauma on children, youth, and
young adults. Target audience is mental health professionals, social workers,
probation officers, community members and youth.
Contact: Jamie.Beam@sdcounty.ca.gov or (858) 514-4770.
June 7, 2007
Location: Courtyard Mariott, Midtown Sacramento
Keynote: Anthony Urquiza, Ph.D.
Contact: Julie.ebe@usdmc.ucdavis.edu or register online at http://www.mentalhealthtraining.tv
September 17-19, 2007
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sacramento
Contact: Christine Feenstra-Gray Christine.feenstra@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or register@canconference.com
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