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'RVs 4 MDs' giving San Diego doctors a safe place to stay during coronavirus pandemic (cbs8.com)

The nationwide movement to give health care workers a safe place to stay is also helping San Diegans on the front lines fighting the coronavirus. RVS 4 MDS matches recreational vehicle owners with medical workers in hopes of minimizing exposure and the chances of bringing the virus into their home. “I don't even have the words for all the family and friends that have reached out to see how they can help us, go grocery shopping for us. Now we have this extra shelter in place to try and...
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San Diego non-profit is using coffee to propel people out of poverty (sandiego6.com)

The San Diego Coffee Training Institute (SDCTI) seeks to empower and elevate vulnerable populations to self sufficiency through the advancement of coffee. By offering certified training programs in specialty coffee, at-risk populations simultaneously acquire marketable skills in a highly-regarded trade that elevate the quality standards and understanding of the industry overall, while also acquiring more confidence, higher self-esteem, and general professional workforce skills that translate...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team May 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Pam Hansen ·
It was great to see all the new, and returning, faces at our Guide Team meeting on May 5th! We had 38 attendees! See the meeting minutes below (and attached), as well as the PowerPoint and handouts from the Addressing Islamophobia presentation. Introductions – Included welcome of new members and the addition of sharing what brings you to the meeting Trauma Informed Journey - Addressing Islamophobia and its Impact on Children, using a Trauma-Informed Lens presented by Lallia Allali, Linda K.
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MARC Booklet 2016: Features San Diego

Jennifer Hossler ·
Hi All! Please find attached the 2016 booklet for the Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) project, including San Diego and the other 13 communities that have been selected to participate in this 2 year learning collaborative. This is a great summary of the work happening in all 14 communities across the country. Harmonium, Inc, the San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team, and ALL of us play a pivotal role in advancing the resilience building movement across our community.
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Paper Tigers screening logistics ~ parking info. and campus map

Please find the logistics for this Friday's screening of the Paper Tigers documentary. Thank you for your support of the trauma informed schools movement! With gratitude to Melissa Sanchez with her support of the amazing Silvia Barragan, School of Social Work, who is the catalyst for Friday evening's opportunity to raise awareness and spark more individuals sharing with others. Please know we look forward to seeing you at the Trauma Informed Resource Fair from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Templo...
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County proposes $5.35 billion budget for next fiscal year (cbs8.com)

A $5.35 billion proposed budget for the County of San Diego was presented to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday for the next fiscal year. "I'm proud to say the budget is balanced, fiscally responsible and focused on continuous improvement and stewardship of public resources,'' Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer said. While the total budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is 1.2 percent below the previous year, that number is deceiving because of a decline in spending for the Health and...
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Effort to prevent career criminals expanding ~ San Diego diversion program to focus on homelessness, drug offenses (SanDiegoUnionTribune.com)

City Attorney Jan Goldsmith (Nelvin C. Cepeda) A San Diego program focused on preventing early offenders from becoming career criminals is expanding to include minor drug offenses and illegal lodging charges brought against homeless people. The one year old criminal diversion program lets people avoid jail time and a criminal record for low-level misdemeanors if they complete two days of community service and pay a $120 fine. It's been touted as a national model and recently received a...
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Today 5pm Facebook Live: Improving Child Welfare Practice With the Power of Adolescent Brain Development

Amelia Barile Simon ·
Today: Our Experts are Taking to Facebook Live to Highlight the Latest Report on the Adolescent Brain Tune in at 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. Pacific) today to watch a conversation with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative on the release of The Road to Adulthood: Aligning Child Welfare Practice with Adolescent Brain Development . Register at - https://www.facebook.com/JimCaseyYouthOpportunitiesInitiative/ Adolescence is a major development period similar to the growth spurt of early childhood.
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Suicides still plague county jails (SanDiegoUnionTribune.com)

Jason Nishimoto was not supposed to have a sheet in his jail cell, or anything to hang it from. But he did. The 44-year-old, who’d been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, was supposed to be in a suicide watch cell with special safeguards under new policies from the San Diego County sheriff for people whose cases indicate red flags for taking their own lives. When the jail took Nishimoto in after a family disturbance in September, his mother, Rochelle Nishimoto of Vista, received...
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Local family of six shares its adoption success story (cbs8.com)

A successful adoption story for, not only for the children, but also for their parents who say they weren't sure if they would even be allowed to adopt. The couple first began looking into adoption more than a decade ago and say they were discouraged by the lack of other gay couples wanting to do the same. But then, they learned San Diego County Adoptions welcomes same-sex couples. First, they welcomed David who was adopted in 2006 ending the turmoil for this little boy, who moved an...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team September 4, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Pam Hansen ·
Thanks to all who attended our last meeting and to Linda Williams, Louise Mettler and Brianda Vargas for the wonderful presentation on the Rowan Elementary School Community Connection Circles they created using the mini-grant they received! Rowan Elementary Community Circles (Community Mini-Grant Award) See attached for meeting minutes and handouts. We hope to see you at our November 6th Learning Exchange meeting focused on culture and trauma!
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Dr. Cornel West visits San Diego students from underserved communities (cbs8.com)

Social justice advocate and philosopher, Dr. Cornel West visited San Diego today to talk to 150 middle school and high school students. Many of whom are from underserved communities. It's a visit hosted by UC San Diego with the intent to motivate those who oftentimes feel marginalized. Dr. West is famous for being a social justice advocate and he’s been interviewed thousands of times on big T.V. networks, but he made the drive to San Diego to speak to our future generation. “The focus on...
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Three successful Filipino businesses share their stories (cbs8.com)

According to a 2019 Pew Research study, San Diego has the fifth largest Filipino population and it continues to grow. "It's hard work, it's dedication, it's passion," said Fina Surdilla, owner of Fina's Fashion Boutique and Alterations in National City. Fina’s passion for fashion is what drove her to start her own alterations and traditional Filipino clothing business. "It’s a dream for me, really, to be in the United States because of opportunities of course. Life in the Philippines is so...
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SDPD Hosts ‘Peace in the Park' Event, Working to Reduce Crime in Neighborhoods (nbcsandiego,com)

Officers and dozens of community groups put together an event called "Peace in the Park" at Mountain View Park on Saturday designed to highlight recent efforts to reduce crime. “What this is…is a collaborative effort by members of the community to take back the park,” said Captain Manny Del Toro, SDPD, Southeastern Division. Captain Del Toro explains the park has been a problematic area in the past. “We found crack pipes…we found a lot of empty liquor bottles…we also found some ammunition,”...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team August 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Pam Hansen ·
Thank you to all who attended and shared how they maintain Revolutionary Optimism! See meeting minutes and handouts for upcoming trainings attached.
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Therapy dogs offer service with a smile... and a little slobber (cbs8.com)

Photo credit; Pawsitive Teams Author: Jeff Zevely's article, please click here. There's a reason why dogs are often called man's best friend. In this Zevely Zone, I profiled Pawsitive Teams , a non-profit organization celebrating twenty-five years of success. It started with what may have been the most adorable interview I have ever done. "This is Bobby. He is a Chocolate English lab," said Carol Davis. "This is Sandy. He is a Golden Retriever," said Charli King. 25 years ago, Charli and...
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