Families thrive, a local system-wide approach addressing children exposed to domestic violence and trauma – an innovative approach to building partnerships that last

Levine, Devorah

Friday, March 20, 2015: 10:15 AM-11:35 AM

Room 4 (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)

Speakers:
Devorah Levine, JD, Contra Costa County - Employment and Human Services Division
Kathryn Burroughs, BA, Families Thrive

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Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants in attendance will articulate a successful approach to developing sustainable partnerships designed to shift policies and practices related to children’s exposure to domestic violence and trauma.
At the end of this session, participants in attendance will acquire specific tools and materials on children’s exposure to domestic violence and trauma.

Description:
Families Thrive, a system-wide approach addressing children exposed to domestic violence and trauma is increasing capacity among diverse local systems with promising results. Participants in this presentation will acquire valuable approaches and skills in developing low cost, high impact partnerships engaged in shifting perceptions, practices and policies that align with best/promising practices.