Attorney General's Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence - Albuquerque Hearing, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM MST

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:24:00 +0400

The Attorney General's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence, a key component of the Department of Justice’s Defending Childhood Initiative, will hold the second of four public hearings next week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Comprised of leading experts from diverse fields and perspectives, the task force is examining the extent and nature of the problem of children's exposure to violence as witnesses or victims and identifying policies and promising practices to address this epidemic.

The Task Force’s hearing in Albuquerque will highlight the issue of children’s exposure to violence in rural and tribal communities. Witnesses will discuss specific challenges faced in rural and tribal settings, as well as effective responses tailored to meet the needs of these populations. A complete hearing agenda is below.

The Defending Childhood Task Force hearing will take place on January 31, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MST at the Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2109. The task force will conduct a working business meeting on February 1, 2012.

Please note that the hearing will being at the following times:

10:30 a.m. Eastern
9:30 a.m. Central
8:30 a.m. Mountain
7:30 a.m. Pacific
6:30 a.m. Alaska
5:30 a.m. Hawaii

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/308219016

Training Events by the American Indian Institute, the University of Oklahoma

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +0400

Introduction to Social Marketing

March 16-18, 2012

Rancho Bernardo Inn

San Diego, CA

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT (2.0 CEU's - 20 hours)

·         Learn about Social Marketing and understand the importance of this rigorous approach

·         Learn how to conduct Focus Group Research, how to understand and design a Program Evaluation, and learn how to design a comprehensive Social Marketing Plan

·         Learn how Social Marketing can produce meaningful and positive behavioral change in Native American communities, schools, clinics, and outreach programs. 

Native Fitness Training

March 16-18, 2012

Rancho Bernardo Inn

San Diego, CA

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT (2.0 CEU's - 20 hours)

·         Learn how to develop, lead, and implement health promotion programs in Native communities. 

·         Learn about nutrition, physiology/anatomy, exercise and weight management, instructional skills, class development, marketing a program, injury prevention and safety, and choreography

·         Learn how to adapt exercise and physical activity programs for special populations (elders, youth, children, etc)

11th Annual Native Women & Men's Wellness Conference

March 18-22, 2012

Rancho Bernardo Inn

San Diego, CA

CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT (2.8 CEU's - 28 hours)

·         Learn about Behavioral Health programs and research in Native American communities.

·         Learn about Diabetes Prevention in Native American communities, clinics, and research.

·         Learn about Public Health & Wellness initiatives in Native American communities, schools, clinics, research, and outreach programs.

NNED Learn2012 Training - March 13-15th, New Mexico

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:45:00 +0400

The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (the NNED), supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), invites you to participate in its second annual training opportunity, NNEDLearn 2012. Based on input from the NNED, SIX training tracks will be offered to build skills in evidence supported and culturally appropriate clinical, consumer, and organizational practices. With your support, the NNED has continued to thrive as a federal-community partnership geared to addressing mental health and substance abuse issues for those serving diverse ethnic and racial communities.

The SIX Training Tracks offered through NNEDLearn 2012:

·         Committing to Authentic Peer Support Services in Your Organization

·         Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Latinos/Hispanics

·         Empowering Our Spirits Tribal Suicide Prevention Program: The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

·         Motivational Interviewing

·         Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14)

·         The Four Cs of Collaboration: Change, Culture, Conflict, and Communication

Plus, a Plenary Session on Trauma and a Trauma-Informed Organizational Approach. CEUs Available.

SAMHSA’s Commitment:
Recognizing challenging fiscal times, yet the need for continued capacity building and practitioner development in our communities, SAMHSA will cover the costs of training, travel and lodging for NNEDLearn 2012 participants.

Please read NNEDLearn 2012 Overview_1-10-12.pdf (281.15 kb) for more detailed information and the agenda.

Announcement: Application of BRSS TACS Policy Academy (Tribal Officials)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:19:00 +0400

Dear Tribal Official:

Please find attached a letter announcing the opportunity to apply for participation in an April 2012 Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale (BRSS) Policy Academy and to receive a contract subaward under SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) initiative. 

The purpose of the BRSS Policy Academy and contract subaward is to assist State, Territory, and Tribal Governments in designing and implementing strategic behavioral health policies, practices, financing mechanisms, and infrastructure improvements to promote the implementation of recovery-oriented supports, services, and systems.

All necessary information to apply for an award is included in the Request for Applications (attached).  We hope you will consider applying.

Questions about the Request for Application need to be submitted by February 5, 2012 to Rebecca Stouff, by electronic mail to rstouff@center4si.com, or by U.S. mail to Rebecca Stouff, Center for Social Innovation, 200 Reservoir Street, Suite 202, Needham, MA 02494.  

Questions about BRSS TACS may be directed to the SAMHSA Project Officer, Catherine Nugent, at cathy.nugent@samhsa.hhs.gov or 240-276-1577.  Thank you for your efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of the members of your Tribe.

Sincerely,   

Sheila Cooper

BRSS Policy Academy RFA 1-17-12.doc (123.50 kb)

BRSS TACS Invitation.pdf (106.49 kb)