To help a suicidal youth, adults must manage their own negative emotions. This requires understanding of and empathy for the suicidal wish. Here we explore a cornerstone of preventing suicide—empathy.
The conference program will focus on four areas of expertise; legal challenges in AHT cases, evidence-based and creative prevention programs and initiatives, the latest medical information and research, and support for families and rehabilitation for victims of SBS/AHT
Free Webinar Series: Creating Circles of Safety: How organizations and adults can speak up to keep children safe from sexual abuse.
This course will focus on infant and child death and the unique circumstances that these types of cases present. The course will cover all aspects of an investigation including law enforcement, medical and prosecution.
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) is a nationally recognized awareness-raising day that takes place annually on the second Wednesday of October. Sponsored by Futures Without Violence, HCADV Day aims to reach members of the health care community and educate them about the critical importance of assessing for domestic violence, as well as the long term health implications of domestic violence and lifetime exposure to violence. Learn more: www.futureswithoutviolence.org/hcadvd.
This Webinar series is intended to provide a strong foundation for medical home teams (pediatricians, physicians, nurses, front office staff, etc) to more effectively identify children and adolescents exposed to violence-and get them the appropriate care they need to heal and restore hope for a bright and successful future.
Kids and Court – What You Need to Know. About Children in the Child Welfare and Criminal Justice Systems. Featured Speaker: Dr. Jason Dickinson, who will present the latest research on interviewing methods involving diagrams, comfort drawing and disclosure.
This year’s 2 day conference features noted national and Michigan experts who will address a range of topics in the field of child abuse prevention, assessment, and treatment. Besides keynotes and a plenary, attendees will have a choice of over 30 workshops focusing on recent advances and best practices in the areas of prevention, medical issues, child advocacy, and law enforcement.
Join us for the seventh in a yearlong series of monthly historical and topical webinars commemorating the Children's Bureau's Centennial year!
17th Annual Conference. Revisiting The Intersection of Batterer Intervention & Substance Abuse November 1st & 2nd 2012