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2017 Pinwheel for Prevention Awardees

Isabel Ruelas ·
15 th Annual Minnesota Pinwheels for Prevention Tribe/Community Awards Each year, Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (MCCC) recognizes statewide tribes and communities that have consistently worked to create safe and healthy environments for children and families. We want to celebrate the crucial work of these communities that are creating spaces and opportunities for their children to thrive by enhancing prevention initiatives and family and children’s services. We are happy to...
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2018 Building Strong Brains Tennessee ACEs Summit

The 2018 Building Strong Brains Tennessee ACEs Summit took place last week in Nashville, TN. The theme of this year’s summit was “Celebrating Successes and Imagining Possibilities” and there is plenty to celebrate. Tennessee is one of the most innovative states when it comes to ACEs awareness. Tennessee understands that childhood trauma is the root cause of its poor health outcomes, high rates of addiction and other ailments. And Tennessee is doing something about it. Tennessee’s leadership...
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Addiction and Child Welfare

Isabel Ruelas ·
Addiction and Child Welfare This module covers the nature of addiction and recovery and its impact on families in the child welfare system. What Works for Addiction and Child Welfare is a follow up module covering addiction and recovery interventions and their relevance to child welfare practice. Authors: Amy R. Krentzman, PhD & Karen Goodenough, MSW, LGSW
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Child abuse reports jump dramatically in Minnesota [MPRNews]

Isabel Ruelas ·
Nearly 40,000 Minnesota children were suspected of being abused or neglected in 2016, 25 percent more than 2015, state officials said Tuesday in a worrisome report that also noted a huge jump in maltreatment investigations. The data posted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services didn't explain the increases in detail but said the spike likely came from "increased awareness about child protection issues, changes in how reports are reviewed and a growing opioid crisis." Children in...
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What If I Told You?

What if I told you that I was a victim of child sex abuse? As a survivor of child sexual abuse , I have a clear understanding of the importance of addressing stigma and shame as it pertains to sexual abuse, sexual assault and rape. Victims, especially young children, often do not disclose sexual abuse. Those who are witnesses of child sexual abuse, or who are trusted by survivors enough that they confide in them, are often ill-equipped to handle the responsibility. And, many times, parents...
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EmpowerSurvivors "NEW" Monday Eagan, MN Peer Support Group!

Elizabeth Sullivan ·
Great Things Are Happening Here At EmpowerSurvivors! EmpowerSurvivors wants to give a very LARGE shout out and warm welcome to our newest EmpowerSurvivors certified peer support specialist and facilitator Rachel Block! Rachel participated in our weekly meetings and has shown us what it means to go from victim to survivor, to thriver! Rachel will be heading up a new EmpowerSurvivors peer support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse beginning July 1, 2019 in Eagan, Minnesota .
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Help #GreatChildhoods Happen This April!

Isabel Ruelas ·
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a national month dedicated to recognizing the ways that people can get involved in the healthy development of children. Prevent Child Abuse America and Minnesota Communities Caring for Children are spreading the message that everyone plays a role in helping great childhoods happen. Get involved with child abuse prevention by taking part in activities like mentoring children and parents, advocating for family-friendly policies, and donating time and...
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Honor A Parent for Parent Leadership Month

Isabel Ruelas ·
February is National Parent Leadership Month! Each year, we recognize parents, caretakers, and professionals across Minnesota for building on the strengths of families. The voices of parents help shape the lives of communities, and can direct programs and policies that impact them, so this is our way of honoring these voices. Ways to Get Involved! * Become a co-host of the event; no financial contribution necessary * Attend the Parent Leadership Month event on February 22nd * Nominate a...
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Know an Organization that Deserves to be Honored?

Isabel Ruelas ·
16th Annual Minnesota Pinwheels for Prevention Awards April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Each year, we spotlight tribes and communities statewide that have consistently worked to create safe and healthy environments for children. The Pinwheels for Prevention Award recognizes their commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect through collaborative efforts. Work at the community level is crucial for ensuring that Minnesota families and children are able to thrive. Please submit...
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Leading Organizations Partner on a Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma [prweb.com]

Alicia Doktor ·
“Calo Programs partners with three non-profits, on a five-city, childhood trauma awareness bus tour, ending on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Calo Programs , innovators in healing the effects of early life trauma in young people, is partnering with three of the nation's leading authorities on attachment, trauma and adoption: the American Adoption Congress (AAC), the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) and the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh). Together...
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Research Review: Childhood Trauma and its Effects on Mothers in Home Visiting Programs [Prevent Child Abuse America]

Isabel Ruelas ·
Each month Prevent Child Abuse America's Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Dr. Bart Klika, does a quick run-down of emerging research related to child abuse and neglect prevention. In this inaugural installment, Dr. Klika walks through some of the recent research into the effects of childhood trauma and how the lasting effects of this trauma is impacting mothers who participate in home visiting programs. Watch the video here
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Research Review: Infant Safe Sleep and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome [Prevent Child Abuse America]

Isabel Ruelas ·
By Prevent Child Abuse America Join Prevent Child Abuse America's Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Dr. Bart Klika, as he does a quick run-down of emerging research related to child abuse and neglect prevention. In this review, Dr. Klika briefs us on some recent research into two topics of interest to the child abuse prevention community: infant safe sleep and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Watch the video here
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 30th Annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse: December 7, 2023, to December 8, 2023!

Jenna Zmyslony ·
Mark your calendars for the 30th Annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse: December 7, 2023, to December 8, 2023. Radiothon to End Child Abuse is an event that seeks to raise money to support local child protection prevention efforts in Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison Counties. The Radiothon raises funds when people make monetary pledges, and purchase auction items on this site . Pledge dollars are shared with Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota and the local counties; auction proceeds remain...
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