PROMISE ZONES BULLETIN October 21, 2014
Upcoming Webinars
Free Webinar "The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools"
Too often, tragic stories of young people committing suicide headline the news. Often the media link these suicide deaths to bullying. The deaths of these young people devastate families, schools, and communities. There are steps schools can take to create safe and supportive environments for all students. The purpose of this webinar is to (1) help you better
understand the relationship between bullying and suicide; (2) discuss how different groups, such as sexual minority youth, are differentially affected by bullying and suicide; and (3) identify concrete strategies, based on the latest science, to improve the ability of schools to prevent and respond to bullying and suicide.
Monday, October 27th | 1:30pm-3:00pm EST | Click here to register for free
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IACP Webinar: Protecting Children of Arrested Parents
On November 5, 2014, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, will host a webinar, "Protecting Children of Arrested Parents: Using a Trauma-Informed Approach".
Presenters will facilitate an interactive discussion on the negative impacts of parental arrest on a child's well-being, and how law enforcement can apply a trauma-informed approach to safeguard children before, during, and after the arrest of a parent. Presenters will provide best practice recommendations and strategies to protect children and to help prevent
trauma at the time of parental arrest.
Presentations will include: An overview of trauma and a trauma-informed approach for law enforcement
Successes and challenges in developing a children of arrested parents policy in a major city police department
Tips and tactics that can be used to minimize trauma to children of arrestees
Resources to assist law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing a policy to effectively respond to children of arrested parents
Panelists: Francis Healy, Captain, Philadelphia Police Department
Rebecca Flatow, Public Health Analyst, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Register now and learn more about this free webinar.
For additional information, contact Eileen LeFurgy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 703-647-6830.