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July 2021
Survivors of Suicide Attempts Virtual Support Group
Have you ever attempted suicide? Do you find yourself thinking of suicide as a way to end your pain? Do you feel as if there is no one you can talk to about your thoughts? You are not alone. With help comes hope. The Helpline Center is offering a support group for suicide attempt survivors. The support group focuses on a chance to meet others who have survived a suicide attempt and an opportunity to learn skills that may help…
Find out more »Effectiveness of Adverse Community Experiences and Resilience (ACER) and community organizing for preventing youth violence and ACEs
Part of the 2021 Research-in-Progress Webinar Series on Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Child Maltreatment Presented by: Phillip Graham, DrPH, RTI International All webinars are one hour, free and open to prevention professionals and researchers in child maltreatment prevention. Presenters will describe research in progress and take questions from attendees.
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July Lunch and Learn: The ACE Study
Participants will learn: • about the ACEs study • brain development and epigenetics in the brain • behavioral impact due to exposure to trauma • about resiliency and building resiliency in others • about their role in creating self-healing communities. PLEASE NOTE: These FREE training events are open to the public. Due to the graphic nature of the topic, it is recommended that children do NOT attend these events.
Find out more »Survivors of Suicide Attempts Virtual Support Group
Have you ever attempted suicide? Do you find yourself thinking of suicide as a way to end your pain? Do you feel as if there is no one you can talk to about your thoughts? You are not alone. With help comes hope. The Helpline Center is offering a support group for suicide attempt survivors. The support group focuses on a chance to meet others who have survived a suicide attempt and an opportunity to learn skills that may help…
Find out more »Survivors of Suicide Attempts Virtual Support Group
Have you ever attempted suicide? Do you find yourself thinking of suicide as a way to end your pain? Do you feel as if there is no one you can talk to about your thoughts? You are not alone. With help comes hope. The Helpline Center is offering a support group for suicide attempt survivors. The support group focuses on a chance to meet others who have survived a suicide attempt and an opportunity to learn skills that may help…
Find out more »22nd National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
We are pleased to announce that the 22nd National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) will be held virtually on July 27-29, 2021. This event will offer an exceptional opportunity to connect and learn about nationwide efforts to shift the focus of the child welfare system to primary prevention—creating the conditions for strong and thriving families and communities where children are free from child abuse and neglect. Sponsored by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children’s Bureau,…
Find out more »Survivors of Suicide Attempts Virtual Support Group
Have you ever attempted suicide? Do you find yourself thinking of suicide as a way to end your pain? Do you feel as if there is no one you can talk to about your thoughts? You are not alone. With help comes hope. The Helpline Center is offering a support group for suicide attempt survivors. The support group focuses on a chance to meet others who have survived a suicide attempt and an opportunity to learn skills that may help…
Find out more »August 2021
Marsy’s Law in South Dakota
This webinar will cover the essentials of Marsy's Law in South Dakota. What rights do victims of crime have? How can victims of crime ensure that they have a voice in the criminal justice process? What can you do as an advocate to help make sure an individual receives their rights? Hear from Beadle County State's Attorney Mike Moore, Network Executive Director Krista Hereen-Graber, and representatives from Marsy's Law for South Dakota as they cover what you need to know…
Find out more »Behind the Curtain Webinar Series: Prevention Services
Have you ever wanted to pull back the curtain to learn more about the Division of Behavioral Health and publicly funded behavioral health services? The Division’s “Behind the Curtain” webinar series is an opportunity to do just that. Listen as Division staff members and guest panelists provide a behind-the-scenes look at community and correctional based publicly funded behavioral health services, share prevention updates, and share how Division is uses data to drive system improvement. Grab your lunch and join your…
Find out more »Sexual Violence Institute
Save the Date for the Sexual Violence Institute. Sponsored by The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, CPCM and the South Dakota Department of Health. The event will feature Dr. David Lasik. For more information contact [email protected] During this two-day conference,,participants will learn from presenters about cutting-edge topics related to advocacy services, investigations, and prosecutions of sexual assault cases. A primary purpose of this institute is to bring together law enforcement, advocates, SANES, prosecutors, mental health, educators,…
Find out more »26th San Diego International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Across the Lifespan
The 26th San Diego International Hybrid Summit will have 12 sessions on Child Maltreatment. These sessions will discuss topics such as language and communication of trauma, science, application and limitations of resilience for trauma responders, and inner workings of trauma. The Keynote Panel for this track is entitled "Prevention of Child Abuse/Neglect."
Find out more »September 2021
NOVA’s 47th Annual Training Event
Join NOVA in-person on September 11-14, 2021 in Orlando, Florida at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort! Four days of inspirational speakers, dynamics workshops, network opportunities and self-care with your colleagues. We promise you'll leave feeling inspired and energized to continue your amazing work. Due to these unprecedented times, we have made changes to our registration policies. Please read the following important updates: In an effort to keep our conference accessible and recognizing the economic impact of the pandemic, we…
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