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Are you ready to enhance your trauma training? Our Level 3 Enhanced Trauma Training is due 14th - 15th Aug. By the end of our course, you'll increase your knowledge, skills & practice to maintain regular contact with people affected by trauma by providing support, advocacy, or interventions. Register to enhance your practice: https://bit.ly/3XOUPrg #Epione #TraumaTraining #TraumaInformedPractice

Meet Alma, a toddler with a big heart and an even bigger story. Her journey with epilepsy began at just three months old, and for her family, it's been a rollercoaster of fear, hope, and advocacy. Read Alma's inspiring tale of resilience, love, and the fight for accessible care in our latest article. 💜 Click here to read the full story: https://loom.ly/2ooTtlM #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyActionAustralia

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide can affect each and every one of us. Let us use today as a way to raise awareness, educate ourselves and promote action. We encourage you to learn more about suicide, take the time to learn the signs and share resources that might help you or a loved one. Let’s create hope through action #StartTheConversation https://lnkd.in/gU7tE4-W

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action "Start the Conversation". Changing the narrative on suicide requires systemic change. It's about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. Every conversation, no matter how small, contributes to a supportive and understanding society. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of support. Learn more from the International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://lnkd.in/gU7tE4-W #MentalHealthAwareness

🗣️If you or someone you know is a survivor of human trafficking, check out Cast's survivor support services. With increasing awareness and dedication, #CastLA is setting an exceptional standard in aiding #HumanTrafficking survivors. Our comprehensive service programs are designed to offer trauma-informed, survivor-centered support throughout the entire continuum of a survivor's journey. 🆘 From the *critical* emergency response phase... 🤝 To the *empowering* counseling and skills training... 🛌 Providing *safe havens* through shelter services... ⚖️ And ensuring *justice* through legal advocacy... 💪 All the way to fostering *survivor leadership*... Every program is meticulously crafted to meet the complex needs of those reclaiming their lives after trafficking experiences. #CastLA’s programs are not just services; they represent hope and a path to a new life for survivors. We are particularly proud of our focus on survivor leadership, which recognizes the invaluable insights and strengths that survivors bring to the fight against trafficking. The most impactful programs are those that uplift and empower survivors to take leadership roles in the anti-trafficking movement. 🔗 Discover how #CastLA supports survivors through these transformative programs: https://lnkd.in/gzdRPMsX 💬 Dive into our website and learn more! Let's have an open discussion on how these evolving needs of survivors and how we can support them and shape a brighter future. How do you think such comprehensive services can further impact survivors' lives? What additional support do you believe is crucial in this healing journey? ✨ Share your thoughts, spread awareness, and let's amplify the voices of survivors together! #EndHumanTrafficking #SurvivorSupport #Empowerment #TraumaInformed #SurvivorCentered #Justice #SocialGood 🔄 Please share this post to continue raising awareness about the vital work being done and the progressive strides we’re making in supporting human trafficking survivors. Your voice makes a difference!

BRAVO DORIS DUKE FOUNDATION! ❤️ The Doris Duke Foundation recently launched Opportunities for Prevention & Transformation (OPT-in for Families) - a new initiative that aims to transform our nation’s response to children at risk of abuse & neglect by helping counties & states build a prevention oriented child well-being system that supports children & families in their communities. This three year, $33 million initiative, seeks to demonstrate that actively connecting families at the earliest signal of need, to direct support for basic needs & coordinated support services using trusted community partners is a cost effective, scalable way to prevent abuse & neglect & keep families together. The initiative is specifically focused on reaching families who currently fall between the cracks - those who get referred to Child Protective Services for well-being needs rather than safety concerns that do not warrant investigation of neglect or abuse - & who therefore often get no help at all. OPT-in For Families will pilot in four sites - DC, Kentucky, Oregon and South Carolina - selected for their commitment to and progress in developing new ways of supporting families. https://lnkd.in/efRN379G #reenvisioningfostercare

Case management isn't just a system — it's a game-changer for families. Case management is about working together to assess, plan, and advocate for resources that ensure dads and families have what they need to thrive. More specifically, as our Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit describes it, "Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes." https://bit.ly/4eggiyh

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Child Protect restores the health and well-being of children impacted by trauma through personalized care and community response. Learn more about their impactful events like the Shindig and Swingin’ Fore Kids: https://lnkd.in/ehFydruX

Did you know? Child abuse isn't always visible. Most signs of abuse can be subtle and easily go unnoticed. Join our free webinar, "Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse," and gain the essential knowledge to protect the children in your care. This course is designed to educate the community on: ➡️ Signs and symptoms of abuse ➡️ How to properly respond if a child discloses abuse ➡️ What happens after a report is made English Session: August 28th, 9 AM Spanish Session: August 29th, 9 AM 🔗 Register now https://bit.ly/4bE0VhJ (National Children’s Advocacy Center, 2018)