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Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Casa Gal

Learning about domestic violence and substance use disorder is an important element of the CASA/GAL volunteer training. The post Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

CO4Kids

The National Institute of Health defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder. It is characterized by challenges in social interactions, behavior, communication and learning skills. Today, Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States.

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

Funding source: Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Purpose: support a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, and exploitation toward people who are at least 50 years old. Department of Justice.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

PTSD and Complex PTSD are both mental health disorders that can develop after a traumatic event. It can result from experiencing abuse or neglect, ongoing domestic violence, repeated witnessing of violence or abuse, torture, or kidnapping.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy. There is a longstanding undersupply of drug treatment and mental health services, as well as domestic violence services, which were inexplicably left out of FFPSA.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity. They may have recently been deployed from the military and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).