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The recording and resources of the third in our webinar series on Unlocking Best Practices: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) are now online. This webinar focussed on DoLS application and authorisation process, and included the role of advocacy and a Q&A session. Co-chaired by Liz Jones Policy Director at the National Care Forum (NCF) and Toby Williamson, Independent Health and Social Care Consultant, speakers included: - Annie Ho Independent Social Worker - Michelle Oxley and Niall Salmon, IMCAS, VoiceAbility - Rod Landman Project Director, ARC; Association for Real Change This webinar was held in partnership with Skills for Care and our member National Care Forum. What the recording and take a look at the resources here: 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/du6c6Db6 #socialcare #webinar

ICUDDR invites you to submit your abstracts for SAMHSA's Prevention Day (February 3rd, 2025). Abstract submissions are due September 4th by 11:59 pm US Eastern time. Check your time zone here: https://lnkd.in/gQYQByZ The theme is "Telling the Prevention Story", so share your compelling story – the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from your substance use prevention strategy, policy, program, practice, or research: -Preventing initiation of substance use -Preventing progression of substance use -Preventing harms associated with substance use

ICUDDR invites you to submit your abstracts for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s Prevention Day on February 3rd, 2025! Abstract submissions are due September 4th by 11:59 pm US Eastern time. Check your time zone here: https://lnkd.in/gQYQByZ The theme is "Telling the Prevention Story", so share your compelling story – the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from your substance use prevention strategy, policy, program, practice, or research: -Preventing initiation of substance use -Preventing progression of substance use -Preventing harms associated with substance use

In a recent IVP INbetween episode, host Mighty Fine discusses the "Equity in Injury and Violence Prevention Vision and Call to Action" document by Safe States Alliance. He highlights its recommendations for promoting equity in injury and violence prevention and urges listeners to use this valuable resource and take action in their IVP efforts. Check the resource out here! https://loom.ly/kL3uTt4

Falls Prevention Awareness Week – September 23rd-September 27th This week we will be highlighting educational resources to help raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling. --------------------------------------- Have you taken a moment to examine your home for safety concerns? In this recent blog, you can find six things you can do right now to prevent falls at home: https://bit.ly/3X5NjWO #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek #FallsPrevention #SafetyAtHome

TOMORROW! Learn more about Primary Prevention with Catherine Taylor, PhD, LCSW, MPH with APSAC! Find more information and register here: https://bit.ly/3vzxTAs #APSAC #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CAPMonth #TheNYFoundling #StrengtheningPracticeThroughKnowledge

Join us Wednesday, August 14 for our next webinar: "Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Are We Missing Opportunities for Assessments and Safety Education?" Knowing how to recognize and address children exposed to intimate partner violence and providing early interventions can result in more positive health outcomes. Learn more about identifying exposure to domestic violence in this one-hour webinar presented by Dr. Theresa Fay-Hillier and Dr. Andrea Sebastian. Save your seat here: https://bit.ly/470MTG9

October is #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth. Prevention gives us an opportunity to get ahead of challenges, so that individuals, families, and communities are empowered to be healthy and thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFHDUNvd #preventionmonth #substanceuse #substanceusedisorder #opioidcrisis #opioidusedisorder #harmreduction

Join Us for "An Introduction to Preventing Intimate Partner Violence" Training! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDsqNZ_y Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue with long-lasting impacts on families and communities. But we know that violence doesn’t happen in isolation—and it is preventable. This training is designed to empower advocates and community members with effective primary prevention strategies to stop IPV before it starts. Participants will learn proactive approaches that promote safety, respect, and healthy relationships in their communities. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Define primary prevention ✅ Understand how environments influence behaviors ✅ Explore IPV prevention through the Social Ecological Model ✅ Learn real-world examples of primary prevention strategies ✅ Apply a prevention lens to your current work ✅ Access resources to deepen your prevention knowledge Let’s work together to create safer, healthier communities. Register now to be part of this vital conversation! #IPVPrevention #HealthyRelationships #PrimaryPrevention #EndIPV #MNADVTraining

📢On November 12th, 2024, Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director of WomanACT, presented analytics with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) at the Toronto Police Service Board Meeting. In alignment with the Toronto Police Service's recognition and acknowledgement of IPV, coupled with the ongoing advocacy for Bill 173 - the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, we stressed the significance of passing this bill, providing survivors with the support they need to break free from violence and rebuild their lives. Our evidence-based submission outlined essential recommendations including ▶️Changing our language around IPV to acknowledge IPV as a public health issue. ▶️Expanding training curriculum to include modules on bystander intervention, anti-racism and anti-oppression materials. ▶️Establish a coordinated multi-sectoral approach that engages in bi-directional knowledge exchange. ▶️Collaborate with the VAW sector and survivors to implement coordinated and comprehensive data collection. Read our entire submission here🔗- https://ow.ly/kwFi50UfXK3 #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #EndIPV #GBVPrevention #PolicyRecommendations #IPVAwareness #SurvivorSupport