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SFTS June 2006 Newsletter
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SFTS NEWS
On May 24th the staff of Wild Iris, providers of domestic violence and sexual assault services for residents of Inyo and Mono counties,
hosted Betty White of the Attorney General’s Safe from the Start Initiative. Betty provided two trainings on “The Effects of Exposure
to Violence on the Child’s Developing Brain” for Wild Iris staff and interested community members, including staff of the Alpine Center
for Counseling and Recovery, the Mono County Sheriff’s Department, Child Protective Services, Health and Human Services, Inyo-Mono
Advocates for Community Action, the Bishop Indian Head Start Preschool and the District Attorney’s Victim Witness program. The programs
were well received and community members discussed collaborating to provide information on the effects of children’s exposure to violence
to parents at risk of, or experiencing domestic violence. Thanks to the staff of Wild Iris, especially Yvonne Wilson, for organizing
this event.
RELATED RESEARCH
This study from Cornerstones for Kids, as part of the Human Services Workforce Initiative, examines the relationships among factors
that contribute to the overall level of functioning in child welfare agencies, including turnover rates, workplace characteristics,
system efficiency, and case outcomes. The data drawn from twelve California counties show that high staff turnover is associated
with higher rates of recurrence of child abuse and neglect. In addition to the findings, this study also includes recommendations
for better agency functioning.
For more information, check out http://www.cornerstones4kids.org/images/nccd_relationships_306.pdf.
It is commonly understood that there is a direct link between domestic violence and issues around child welfare. A new information
packet from the National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning at the Hunter College School of Social
Work in collaboration with the Child Welfare League of America summarizes recent research on the intersection between domestic
violence and child maltreatment, keeping children safe without penalizing the non-offending parent in households experiencing
domestic violence, and effective practices that combine work in both fields.
For more information, check out http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/downloads/information_packets/domestic_violence.pdf.
RELATED RESOURCES
As children interact with others, their early life experiences have huge implications for their developing mental health and affect
the "architecture" of their maturing brain. Childhood is the critical time to promote healthy social emotional development. This
new fact sheet from KIDS COUNT North Dakota looks at social and emotional development issues in a child’s earliest years.
For more information, check out http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/inform/4_3Inform.pdf.
Children in Tribal communities and Native families are all too often exposed to various types of traumatic events that have the
potential to affect their physical and emotional development in ways that cannot be reversed. This report from the Tribal Law and
Policy Institute is designed to help those who work with Native American children understand how early abuse and trauma affect
development.
For more information, check out http://www.tribal-institute.org/lists/child.htm.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The RadioShack StreetSentz Community Grant program is designed to offer answers that bring community impact through programs or
projects conducted by local nonprofit organizations. The program currently focuses on two areas: prevention of family violence/abuse
and/or child abduction. Up to $500 will be awarded to nonprofits, local municipalities and schools that offer solutions to help
prevent family violence/abuse or child abduction. Application deadline is June 15.
For more information, check out http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/contributions.html.
Bank of America is looking to identify people making a difference in their communities through the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.
This initiative is designed to recognize, nurture and reward the organizations, local heroes, and student leaders who are helping their
neighborhoods achieve excellence. Application deadline is June 30.
For more information, check out http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_neighborexcell.
The Mazda foundation offers grants to programs promoting: education and literacy; environmental conservation; cross-cultural understanding;
social welfare; and scientific research. Deadline to apply is July 1.
For more information, check out http://www.mazdafoundation.org/grantguidelines.html.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, has announced
that applications will be accepted for new grants from experienced organizations to deliver capacity building services to faith-based
and community organizations through the provision of training, technical assistance, and sub-awards. Application deadline is June 19.
For more information, check out http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-EJ-0035.html.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, has announced
that it will award funds to build the organizational capacity of experienced organizations and their partners to better meet the needs
of America’s disadvantaged youth. The lead organization will assist its faith-based and community partners through technical assistance
and training in four critical areas: (1) leadership development, (2) organizational development, (3) program development, and (4)
community engagement. Application deadline is July 10.
For more information, check out http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.htm.
The Public Welfare Foundation, which supports nonprofits addressing human needs in disadvantaged communities, has announced its grant
priorities for 2006. The Foundation supports organizations that include service, advocacy, and empowerment in their efforts to address
specific problems. Priorities for 2006 include Community Development, Criminal Justice, Health, Environment, Welfare Reform, Human
Rights, and Global Security.
For more information, check out http://www.publicwelfare.org.
UPCOMING SFTS TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
Sacramento County - June 20, 2006
Butte County - July 20, 2006
Orange County - September 26, 2006
Fresno County – October 11, 2006
Children and Domestic Violence -8-hr. Training for Criminal Justice Professionals (law enforcement, probation, parole, prosecutors,
judges) with trainers Dr. Linda Chamberlain and David Love, MFT
Contact: barbara.thorsen@sonoma.edu or arlene.greene@doj.ca.gov
UPCOMING TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
August 15 -17, 2006
Doubletree San Diego/Mission Valley
Co-sponsored by SFTS, featuring Dr. Bruce Perry
Contact: http://www.csroa.org/conference.html
September 14-19, 2006
Hosted by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma and Alliant University
Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Contact: http://www.ivatcenters.org/
September 20-21, 2006
“Improving Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration”
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
Contact: http://www.sbcounty.gov/childnet/
October 19-20, 2006
Keynote: Lt. Mark Wynn (retired)
Cost: $225
Contact: Detective Armando Jauregui ajauregui@srcity.org or
Detective Tamara Warner twarner@srcity.org
October 27, 2006
Keynote: Dr. Bruce Perry
Contact: Becky Green becky.green@imperial.edu
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