August 2024 Newsletter
In this issue:
- 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
- End Online Child Abuse
- Fatherhood Training Series Available Online
- CME, CNE, Social Work Continuing Education Available for eSANE Training Sessions
- Empowering Families Retreat
- Court Improvement Program Training Registration
- SANE Training Opportunities
- WIC CIAO Learning Opportunities
CPCM Strategic Plan
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) at the University of South Dakota is committed to ending child abuse and neglect in our state. Child maltreatment is a pressing public health issue that significantly impacts individual and community well-being. By recognizing and addressing it as a public health priority, we can develop comprehensive strategies that promote prevention, early intervention, and support for affected families. Our mission is to empower professionals, communities, and the public to know about, respond to, and ultimately prevent child maltreatment in South Dakota.
2024-2027 Key Goals
Training & Professional Development: We will enhance the skills and knowledge of those working to prevent and respond to child abuse through new training programs, curricula, and education opportunities developed with state, community, and academic partners.
Interdisciplinary Prevention & Response: We will improve how teams of professionals from different fields (healthcare, law, education, etc.) work together to address child maltreatment issues across South Dakota. Our role is facilitating better practices, policies, and data-driven solutions.
Public Awareness: We will implement public awareness campaigns to shift attitudes and promote a statewide commitment to preventing child abuse. This movement will educate the public and bring communities together to create a safer environment for all children and families.
View 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
End Online Child Abuse
CPCM is developing sustainable solutions to reduce all forms of child maltreatment in South Dakota, beginning with child sexual abuse. We’re compiling information and resources at SDCPCM.com to raise awareness of the importance of online child safety.
Thank you to University of South Dakota, School of Health Sciences for supporting our new PSA.
Fatherhood Training Series Available Online
The Fatherhood Training Series is now available to view in full online at SDCPCM.com/Fatherhood.
The series includes:
- Introduction to Fatherhood & Family Dynamics presented by J. Michael Hall, Strong Fathers Strong Families
- Communication and Co-Parenting presented by Dr. Brad Sachs, The Father Center
- Paternal Inclusion: Benefits to Maternal & Infant Health presented by Joel Austin, Daddy University
- Fatherhood and Family Resilience presented by D. L. Pos Ryant, Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
- Cultural Competency and Diversity in Fatherhood presented by Jillian Baker, The Center for Parent and Teen Communication
- Policy and Structural Factors for Support Fathers presented by Dan Wuori, Early Childhood Policy Solutions
Continuing Education Units are pre-approved for online course completion by SD Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists, SD Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals, and SD Board of Social Work Examiners (University of South Dakota – Provider #1048).
Thank you to South Dakota Department of Health for their support of this project!
eSANE Training Series
CME, CNE, and social work continuing education credits will be available for two upcoming eSANE training sessions: Strangulation: The Last Warning Shot on August 14-15 and Hidden in Plain Sight – Strangulation, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Gender-Based Violence on August 28.
This training series is for medical care providers and other professionals who provide care and support to sexual assault victims, in partnership with Avera Health’s eSANE Project.
- August 7: Protecting Survivors’ Privacy and Other Rights in Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration presented by Amy Liu and Rebecca Khalil, National Crime Victim Law Institute
- August 14-15: Strangulation: The Last Warning Shot presented by Gael Strack and Joe Bianco, Alliance for HOPE International
- August 27: Why a Victim’s Immigration Status Matters: Getting Onto a Path to a Lawful Work Permit and US Citizenship presented by Taneeza Islam, SD Voices for Peace
- August 27: Cultural Awareness – Relating to Norms by Laura Smith-Hill and Valeria Wicker, LSS
- August 28: Hidden in Plain Sight – Strangulation, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Gender-Based Violence presented by Rachel Ramirez, The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Empowering Families Retreat
CPCM’s SD Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems is proud to partner with the South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center to host the “Empowering Families Retreat.”
Adults with children, prenatal to 18, in their care are invited to join us October 18-19 at K Bar S Lodge in Keystone, SD for this free event!
100 spots are available. Please share this invite with adults with children in their care in South Dakota.
Court Improvement Program
The June session, 2024 Legislative Session Recap, recording is now available.
SANE Resources
August 20-21: SANE Clinical Skills Lab at Sanford Health, Aberdeen.
September 5: SANE Pediatric Clinical Skills Lab at St. Mary’s Avera, Pierre.
For complete SANE Learning Collaborative Resources, visit https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-resources/ (registration required to access complete SANE training library).
WIC CIAO Project Learning Opportunities
Service providers working with families with young children are invited by CPCM and training providers to free learning opportunities. Full session details and registration is available at SDCPCM.com/WIC
Empathy and Person First Training
This online training, using empathy and person-first language when working directly with families of young children. Participants will learn to define what empathy is and is not; identify the factors that influence empathetic behavior; and explore techniques that enhance empathy skills.
Cultural Competency Series In-Person
Service providers working with families with young children in the Sioux Falls-area are invited by CPCM and LSS to a free in-person training series. This training series will be held at The Coliseum, 515 N Main Ave in Sioux Falls on Thursdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch or lunch will be available onsite for purchase.
- August 8: Diversity Panel Interview
- August 22: Cross-Cultural Communication
- September 12: Working with Interpreters
- September 26: Culturally Competent Outreach and Engagement
Registration: https://sdcpcm.com/events/cultural-competency-series/
Cultural Competency Series Online
The Cultural Competency Series will also be held online on Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm through October.
- August 6: Refugee Resettlement 101
- August 20: Diversity Panel Interview
- September 3: Cross-Cultural Communication
- September 17: Working with Interpreters
- October 1: Culturally Competent Outreach and Engagement
