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🌟 Youth across the country face increasing challenges. How should policymakers respond? Don't miss our 7/29 webinar, where we will unveil new data and strategies to refocus juvenile justice efforts and support vulnerable adolescents. Discover how policymakers can address challenges faced by youth nationwide, like mental health needs, school absenteeism, and community violence. https://lnkd.in/eGFgbP4e
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🌟 Youth across the country face increasing challenges, but how should policymakers respond? Join us for our 7/29 webinar, where we unveil new data and strategies to refocus juvenile justice and support vulnerable adolescents. Discover how policymakers can address challenges faced by youth nationwide, like mental health needs, school absenteeism, and community violence. https://lnkd.in/eGFgbP4e
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Juveniles who have been involved in the juvenile justice system face significant barriers after adjudication. These barriers can include employment, schooling, federal financial aid for college, and housing. These barriers need to be removed or overcome for juveniles to be successful in their lives. It is essential to remember that once a juvenile is labeled as a juvenile delinquent, he or she will face obstacles. These obstacles could include mental health diagnoses and feelings of worthlessness or incompleteness. Let's work towards removing these barriers and giving every young person the opportunity to succeed. #juvenilejustice #youthempowerment #criminaljustice #barriers #opportunity
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Check out our upcoming Community Education Series, a series of free programs addressing substance misuse. Each program touches on aspects of substance misuse that may be affecting loved ones or your community, such as substance use in adolescents. Consider joining us to learn how you can make positive change. Spotting Substance Use and Risk Factors in Adolescents Adolescence is the time when most kids initiate substance use, establish regular patterns of use, and start to experience consequences. Luckily, there are telltale signs that can help you realize what is happening before it’s too late. Find out about the actions you can take as a parent or caregiver to reduce the likelihood that your teen will initiate substance use or use in risky ways, or to determine if they are already using. Register by Email: ladws@cgfs.org Education Series Location: 18 North Forge Street Akron, Ohio 44304 For more information, contact Child Guidance & Family Solutions. Call 330.762.0591 or visit us online at cgfs.org/community-series
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What is often talked about and studied is adult to child abuse but one form of abuse that is not talked about much is child on child abuse or peer on peer abuse. This happens a lot in schools and is something that often goes unnoticed because children seldom speak up when it involves their peers. Often sexual behaviour between peers is deemed as playful or just experimenting. However this is not true for the many survivors that walk the school halls. "The Australian Child Maltreatment Study also showed rates of sexual abuse inflicted by peers has been increasing. Overall, 18.2% of participants aged 16 to 24 reported being sexually abused by a peer during their childhood, compared to 12.1% of those aged 45 years and over." This is a real problem but what can we do about it: 1. Organisations can educate their staff on Body Safety and Consent, and the signs of abuse, and what to do if they are aware that something could be going on. This could be seeing sexualised behaviour or hearing comments. 2. Parents can educate their children and consistently have honest conversations that are very normal about consent and body safety starting from pre-school age. 3. we as a society can speak up and report if we witness anything that is not right between peers or looks to be something that could be causing harm or distress to a child. ChildSafe Australia is passionate about this education piece and we have partnered with Jayneen Sanders (aka Jay Dale) in developing a really important training and sharing of resources for pre- schools, kinders, and primary schools. Our approach is: We educate the educators and parents and the educators educate the children, then the parents carry out that education in their homes. If you want to explore our Body Safety and Consent Training that is all about giving children a voice and empowerment then please get in touch with us for a conversation info@childsafe.org.au. Peer on peer abuse can be stopped. We believe education is the key! https://lnkd.in/gjKHhaHc
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Join us next week for a webinar on July 29, where we unveil new data and strategies to refocus juvenile justice efforts and support vulnerable adolescents. Discover how policymakers can address challenges faced by youth nationwide, like mental health needs, school absenteeism, and community violence. https://lnkd.in/eGFgbP4e
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Director of Behavioral Health and Justice Initiatives, Texas Health and Human Services Commission
The Texas Health and Human Services Office of Forensic Coordination and the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health are excited to share new resources to support stakeholders working with youth at the intersection of schools, communities, behavioral health, and juvenile justice systems. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gauarxJ5 Featured resources include a literature review of evidence-based practices across the Texas Youth Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), lessons learned from one year of youth SIM mapping and a statewide survey of programs serving youth with behavioral health needs who are at risk or involved in the juvenile justice system. Speakers will also discuss the System of Care framework which guides state and local efforts to improve mental health outcomes for children, young adults and their families and ways to leverage Community Resource Coordination Groups to serve justice-involved youth and expand diversion options.
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DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE OCD? Has your child been diagnosed with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or experienced unwanted, intrusive thoughts, and perform certain behaviours over and over again to prevent those thoughts from coming true? Researchers at Macquarie University are investigating the needs of families of children aged 4-18 years with OCD from minority backgrounds. Participants will complete an anonymous online survey that will take roughly 30 minutes and may be invited to an online interview that will take roughly 60 minutes. All information will be kept confidential. Contact: ChildOCDStudy@mq.edu.au Survey link: https://lnkd.in/gmVHkQ5j
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I am honored and excited to share that I will be presenting alongside esteemed colleagues at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 20th #PreventionDay to kick off the 2024 National CADCA Conference. This is a significant opportunity to represent Delaware and highlight the innovative work we're doing in youth substance use prevention. I am honored to be sharing the stage with Shannon Hastings, Public Health Advisor, Division of Targeted Prevention, Center for Substance Use Prevention, Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration, Siobhan O'Neil, representing Safe Horizon, and Siddarth Puri, representing LA County Government. Our session will focus on three pioneering initiatives: 1. Safe Horizon's Youth Engagement Model: Led by Siobhan O'Neil, this approach involves youth with direct substance use experience, promoting diversity and inclusivity in prevention efforts. 2. Los Angeles County's Naloxone Policy: Spearheaded by Siddarth Puri, this initiative aims to change policies in the Los Angeles Unified School District, allowing students to carry naloxone and ensuring equitable protection in emergencies. 3. Impact Life's School-Based Harm Reduction Program: We'll discuss how these accessible and inclusive programs are tailored to the needs of diverse youth populations and how this work is contributing to saving lives. We will also explore the broader context of youth prevention, substance use, and harm reduction, including the impact of social media and parental influence, emphasizing the importance of a diverse and inclusive approach. This presentation is a testament to the collaborative efforts in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible future for our youth in substance use prevention. It's a platform to inspire further initiatives and discussions nationwide. #SubstanceUsePrevention #YouthEmpowerment #CADCAConference #DiversityAndInclusion #DelawareProud
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Moralist, Advocate of social change, Certified Peace Ambassador and Political activist.
Dear brothers and sisters As we strive to nurture and protect our children, I want to emphasize the importance of shielding them from harmful influences. Let us ensure their path to adulthood is guided by wisdom, love, and safety. We must avoid exposing our kids to: 1. Gambling tools: These can foster addiction and unhealthy relationships with money. 2. Alcohol: Underage drinking can lead to physical, emotional, and social harm. 3. Pressuring or manipulating someone into romantic relationships: Respect their autonomy and boundaries. 4. Drugs: Illicit substances can devastate young lives, ruining potential and futures. Instead, let us provide: 1. Positive role models and mentors. 2. Healthy coping mechanisms and stress management. 3. Age-appropriate education on relationships and boundaries. 4. Encouragement and support for their passions and interests. By safeguarding our children from these dangers, we empower them to grow into resilient, responsible, and compassionate individuals. Let us unite in this effort, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for kids and teenagers. #Savekids #Saveteenagers #Things-You-Shouldn't-send-Kids I am Emir of the slum
