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April 2021
Virtual Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Trauma and Resilience
Our annual conferences focus on sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, human trafficking and elder abuse. We consistently bring together law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, judges, parole and probation officers, rape crisis workers, health care professionals, faith community members, educators, researchers and others in this three-day conference highlighting promising practices and emerging issues to effectively respond to these crimes in all of our communities.
Find out more »Stop the Silence on CSA/ACEs
Drawing from 20 years of research, prevention, treatment, and mitigation of child sexual abuse (CSA) and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the U.S., Africa, Europe, and Oceania, this presentation will share information on the development and implementation of a program promoting a comprehensive social movement using the Stop the Silence® Model (the Model). The focus is on reaching a widening audience of “spheres of influence” to enable government leaders, community members, service providers (e.g., educators, police, social service workers),…
Find out more »Project Echo: Recovery Support Echo Spring 2021
Addiction counseling, mental health, and social work professionals, please join us for an integrated look at recovery support in South Dakota. March 17: Recovery Support Resources in South Dakota March 24: Culturally Responsive Recovery Support, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, Methamphetamine Rehabilitation Program March 31: Recovery Support: Face it Together Peer Coaching April 7: Oxford House: Self-Help is the Bedrock of Recovery April 14: Every member Counts: SD National Guard Substance Abuse Program April 21: Peer Recovery…
Find out more »Train to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents and interviewing involved parties, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is the best for the child, and providing the judge with information that will help him/her make an informed decision. CASA volunteers can assist in assuring that a child or family receives services which the court has ordered…
Find out more »Train to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents and interviewing involved parties, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is the best for the child, and providing the judge with information that will help him/her make an informed decision. CASA volunteers can assist in assuring that a child or family receives services which the court has ordered…
Find out more »Emotional Intelligence: Recognizing Interpersonal Skills and Empathy
What do most people envision when they think of conflict? Hostility, raised voices, a racing heartbeat. Conflict, however, can be a positive experience, an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of a situation or person. It can also be the impetus for growth and change. Resolving disagreements is challenging, exciting, and requires creativity. It’s all in the approach. Participants will emerge from this training with practical strategies and techniques to: Effectively communicate, Listen actively, Handle strong emotions, Facilitate resolution in…
Find out more »Keeping Kids Safe in Today’s World: Recognizing and Responding/What if…?
Grooming These lunch and Learn sessions will help you: Find out how to minimize hidden dangers to children in our communities. Learn ways to talk to children about staying safe so they do not become victims. Learn how to appropriately respond to disclosures of abuse…and so much more These FREE Training Events are open tothe public—for Parents, Foster Parents, Attorneys, Youth Serving Organizations, Law Enforcement and other Professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the graphic nature of the topic,it is recommended…
Find out more »Embracing Disability Awareness & Etiquette into the Workplace Culture Training
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center will be facilitating a free, interactive virtual training to better understand and interact with different types of disabilities to serve/work with customers or employees with disabilities. Who Should Attend: Human Resources Professionals Small Business Owners Supervisors Employees Deadline to Register is: Monday, April 5, 2021. Any individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for a disability in order to participate (e.g., sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative format) should submit a request…
Find out more »Project Echo: Recovery Support Echo Spring 2021
Addiction counseling, mental health, and social work professionals, please join us for an integrated look at recovery support in South Dakota. March 17: Recovery Support Resources in South Dakota March 24: Culturally Responsive Recovery Support, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, Methamphetamine Rehabilitation Program March 31: Recovery Support: Face it Together Peer Coaching April 7: Oxford House: Self-Help is the Bedrock of Recovery April 14: Every member Counts: SD National Guard Substance Abuse Program April 21: Peer Recovery…
Find out more »Train to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents and interviewing involved parties, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is the best for the child, and providing the judge with information that will help him/her make an informed decision. CASA volunteers can assist in assuring that a child or family receives services which the court has ordered…
Find out more »Train to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers are assigned to an abuse or neglect case by a judge. They conduct thorough research on the background of the case, reviewing documents and interviewing involved parties, including the child. They make reports to the court, recommending what they believe is the best for the child, and providing the judge with information that will help him/her make an informed decision. CASA volunteers can assist in assuring that a child or family receives services which the court has ordered…
Find out more »Lunch to Learn on South Dakota Resilient Communities
This FREE webinar highlights the South Dakota Resilient Communities framework and work completed by the first resilient community, Brookings County. The Resilient Communities framework was created to better know about, respond to and prevent child maltreatment and build protective factors for the youth, young adults, and families of South Dakota communities. The webinar was designed for a wide audience and will include time for Q&A. Presenters: Carrie Sanderson, Director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Darla Biel,…
Find out more »Social Security Disability (SSDI) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – The Basics
Join ERLS, Renee Christensen of Christensen Law Office, PC, as we talk about the ABCs of Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We'll talk about application and approval, appeals, overpayments, fees, and community resources. Also joining us to help answer questions will be Rhonda Erickson from the South Dakota Benefits Specialist Network and Jessica Neidert, Legal Assistant at Christensen Law Firm and East River Legal Services Board Member. Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Time: 10:00am-11:00am CST…
Find out more »Development of a strengths-focused family-based program to prevent adverse childhood experiences
Part of the 2021 Research-in-Progress Webinar Series on Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Child Maltreatment Presenters: Katie Edwards, PhD, Ramona Herrington, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Emily Waterman, PhD, Bennington College; Heather Tromp, Youth and Family Services in Rapid City, SD; Mary Black Bonnet, Native Advisory Board All webinars are one hour, free and open to prevention professionals and researchers in child maltreatment and ACEs prevention. Presenters will describe research in progress and take questions from attendees.
Find out more »Project Echo: Recovery Support Echo Spring 2021
Addiction counseling, mental health, and social work professionals, please join us for an integrated look at recovery support in South Dakota. March 17: Recovery Support Resources in South Dakota March 24: Culturally Responsive Recovery Support, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, Methamphetamine Rehabilitation Program March 31: Recovery Support: Face it Together Peer Coaching April 7: Oxford House: Self-Help is the Bedrock of Recovery April 14: Every member Counts: SD National Guard Substance Abuse Program April 21: Peer Recovery…
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