February 2024

Access the CEBC 2023 Year in Review here.

During February, we are highlighting CEBC-specific resources related to several important awareness initiatives taking place this month.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about dating violence, promote programs that support young people, and encourage communities to prevent this form of abuse to decrease the prevalence of dating violence among young people.

1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. 

Survivors of teen dating violence are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship as a teen can increase a young person’s risk of facing violence in intimate relationships throughout their lives. In addition, certain factors may increase teens’ risk of experiencing and perpetrating teen dating violence, including exposure to and witnessing violence at home or in the community and having problems managing anger or frustration. This month, we invite you to explore several topic areas related to teen dating violence.

• View the Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Victims and their Children topic area, which includes programs reviewed by the CEBC that address the needs of victims of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence situations, including services for children exposed to domestic violence.
• View a brief Topic Area Summary, which provides an overview of all rated programs in this topic area.  

• View the Anger Management Treatment (Adult) topic area, which includes programs that specifically target anger management as a goal. Many of the programs can also be used with adolescents.

View the CEBC’s complete list of topic areas here.

We love finding information, resources, and tools that help to improve child welfare outcomes. Here are a few of our recent finds:*

Upcoming Conferences & Events:

• Birth of Brilliance Virtual Conference will be held on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 from 8:30am-5pm PST. The conference was conceived to raise the collective consciousness around the effects of racial disparities and implicit bias in mental health, social services, developmental services, early childhood education, and medical care. Learn more.
• Attend the Birth of Brilliance Cultural Fair in-person: Friday, March 1st, 2024, 4pm-7pm, the BRICK San Diego - 2863 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106

• The 2024 Statewide Collaborative Prevention Convening will take place on March 4-5, 2024. The convening will support Comprehensive Prevention Planning teams and their partners through peer learning about plan implementation. Day 1 will be virtual and will include interactive workshops and information sharing. Day 2 will be hybrid, with County teams meeting in person and connecting virtually with presenters and other teams. Learn more.

• APSAC's 31st Colloquium will be held on June 10-13, 2024 at the Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA., with Pre-Conference Institutes on June 9-10, 2024. APSAC's 31st Colloquium will bring interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Learn more.

Save the Date!

• The 40th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment will be held January 25-30, 2025, at the Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. The conference creates the opportunity for collaboration and multidisciplinary interactions across the workforce to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention, recognition, assessment, investigation, and treatment of all forms of child and family maltreatment using best practices. Call for Proposals.

• The Training Institutes convening of leaders working to transform public systems serving children, youth, young adults, and their families will be held July 8-10, 2025 with Pre-Institute workshops on July 6-7, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center, National Harbor, Washington, D.C. Learn more.

Funding Opportunities

• The Innovative Partnerships Request for Application (RFA) for fiscal years (FY) 2024-27 is now open. This RFA will award funds for up to six qualified applicants to implement grants for the following purpose(s): to develop regional collaborative networks between Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs) and community stakeholders to improve child abuse prevention outcomes, enhance community pathways, build protective factors and improve child, parent, family, and community well-being. Learn more.
• To apply, submit the application package via the OCAP Grant Portal by 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2024.

Resources

Check out these valuable resource collections from our partner project, CalTrin:

• The Resources to Support Racial Equity in Family-Serving Systems resource collection highlights resources relevant to addressing systemic racism and bias, historical and ongoing trauma, advancing racial equity in child and family well-being, and cultural considerations related to family strengthening and support.

• The National Parent Leadership Month: Resources to Celebrate Parent Leaders and Promote Engagement resource collection highlights ways to recognize parents during National Parent Leadership Month and how you can promote parent engagement and leadership all year round!

*These resources are for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the CEBC or Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, organization, or individual.

About CalTrin: The mission of CalTrin is to deliver science-based, professional development and extended learning to staff of Family Resource Centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), and child welfare agencies in the state of California. Their innovative learning model enables child- and family-serving professionals to choose training and educational experiences that work for their schedule, learning style, and career path. Click here to view all upcoming webinars and workshops!

These professional development events and programs are provided at no cost to participants and are currently offered online. All training times are Pacific Time, unless otherwise noted.  

Just for Fun Poll!

We believe in the power of community and connection. And what better way to bond than over some lighthearted questions? These polls are meant to add a dash of humor and spark some friendly debate among our fantastic community of subscribers. Participate in our Just for Fun Poll below in honor of Parent Leadership Month to share a laugh and see how your fellow child- and family-serving colleagues respond! 

Which fictional parent character would you say best describes your parent leadership style? Choose from the following options:

1. Uncle Phil (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Firm but fair, with a heart of gold and a knack for dispensing valuable life lessons!
2. Morticia Addams (The Addams Family) - Eccentric and unconventional, with a darkly humorous outlook on life and a fierce loyalty to her family!
3. Claire Dunphy (Modern Family) - Organized and pragmatic, with a humorous approach to tackling family challenges and keeping everyone in line!
4. Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers) - Quirky and supportive, serving up burgers and life advice!

Cast your vote now, and remember to check back next month for the results!