The conference is designed for social workers; child welfare professionals (Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, adoption); juvenile justice services; physicians; nurses; mental health and other medical professionals; attorneys; law enforcement; child advocacy professionals; and educators.
Part II: Parents with Intellectual Disabilities and Cognitive Limitations: Toward Effective Child Welfare Practice
Examining Social and Judicial Interventions and In-School Peer Effect. An EPI policy talk by Scott Carrell, University of California, Davis About the Topic: Social interest in problems such as domestic violence is typically motivated by concerns regarding equity, rather than efficiency. However, we document that taking steps to reduce domestic violence by reporting it yields substantial … Continue reading Family Business or Social Problem? The Cost of Unreported Domestic Violence
This CWLA webinar will focus on the emerging issue of the use of medical marijuana with children and adolescents. As more states move to allow the use of medical marijuana for a variety of illnesses there is a growing number that are allowing its use not just with adults but also children and adolescents. This … Continue reading Should Medical Marijuana be used with Children and Adolesents
The webinar is free of charge and requires no special software. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or using the contact form on their website, healthymindsnetwork.org. In your RSVP message, please include the following information: Your name and email address Your intended date of participation (December 9 or 11) Questions/comments related to social media and mental health for our panelists to address (optional) The webinar … Continue reading Harnessing Social Media: Entering the world of young people to promote wellness and resilience
The webinar is free of charge and requires no special software. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or using the contact form on their website, healthymindsnetwork.org. In your RSVP message, please include the following information: Your name and email address Your intended date of participation (December 9 or 11) Questions/comments related to social media and mental health for our panelists to address (optional) The webinar … Continue reading Harnessing Social Media: Entering the world of young people to promote wellness and resilience
An increasing number of families face the unique challenges of deployment of a family member. This webinar will explore the intersection of military service and family violence, and provide guidance for health care providers in both military and civilian settings who care for military families.
SUNDAY • JANUARY 26, 2014 ~ EVENT C: TWO HALF DAY TRAINING CLASSES Sponsored by Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA). Location: San Diego Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment (Chadwick) - Executive Conference Room.
>>Event Registration and Pricing APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #1 Monday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., lunch break on your own (7.5 Hours) Advanced Issues in Child Sexual Abuse Debra Esernio-Jenssen, MD and Barbara Knox, MD APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #2 Monday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., lunch break on your own (7.5 Hours) Exploring Technology in the … Continue reading APSAC’s 2014 Advanced Training Institutes
"The Effects of Violence on Urban Life" is the title of Dr. Sharkey's seminar. It will take place in the School of Public Health (1415 Washington Heights) from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in Lane Auditorium, room 1690.