Creating a responsive system grounded in resilience for children and youth exposed to domestic violence

Saturday, March 31, 2012: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM
Pacific I (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Speakers:
Kristin Jeanne Bodiford, MBA, Families Thrive of Contra Costa County
Linda Chamberlain, PhD, MPH, State of Alaska
Devorah Levine, JD, Contra Costa County - Employment and Human Services Division

Author:
Sara Truebridge, EdD, Families Thrive of Contra Costa County

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Learning Objectives:
  1. Explore the theory of resilience in the context of children's exposure to domestic violence
  2. Recognize how the theory of resilience can be used as a strengths-based approach to creating a responsive system and community development and learn about examples of promoting individual and community resilience in the context of children's exposure to domestic violence.
  3. Discuss and be able to apply the theory and practice of resilience in their own organizations or communities

Description:
This interactive workshop begins with a brief introduction and discussion about children's exposure to domestic violence. It then provides an understanding of the resilience based conceptual framework with children and youth exposed to domestic violence (CEDV). The workshop will bridge research to practice, helping participants leave with concrete strategies and ideas to support their work.

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