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The information below is a guide for local PACEs initiatives that are just starting out. We’ve gathered do's and don'ts from communities who have launched PACEs initiatives. We want your input so that we can keep improving this guide. In the comments section, please share with us things we have missed, examples of what’s working for you, and any lessons you have learned and would like to share with other members of PACEs Connection. Start! Community PACEs initiatives are often launched by a...

One-page summary to help families who are experiencing the trauma of war: bit.ly/ukraine-at-war

Can you believe we're already wrapping up the second month of 2022? February proved to be a very eventful month, bringing both positive and dire news. Although such news can be overwhelming, we at National Crittenton are invigorated by recent events, and are excited to move forward into spring. We hope you are continuing self-care practices as we all strive to bring our best selves to this important work. It was a honor and a privilege to be able to celebrate Black History Month this...

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We are excited to present the fifth workshop session this Friday and hope you can join us live! Of note, we are now offering participation certificates to those who can be with us live on Friday afternoons and to make that easier we have also decided to shorten this workshop session to 3 hours ! Please help us in #BuildingTheMovement by sharing this workshop series with colleagues and help us reach our next milestone of 3K registered. Day 5 - Building the Movement with Populations with High...

Webinar: Federal Funding & You Tools to Help Community-Based Organizations Access Resources March 16, 1:00-2:30pm ET/10:00-11:30am PT The guidelines for federal funding can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for a community-based organization (CBOs) with limited capacity. Join us on March 16th for the second half of a SPARCC federal funding series on best practices for CBO’s to influence and access federal resources. This session will look both at how to position your organization...

Click here for cover photo credit Remembering The Historic Black Miami Community Destroyed To Build A Whites-Only School At least 200 Black towns and communities had been formed across the United States by 1888. According to a Washington Post article, several of these towns were modeled after Black communities founded during the American Revolution and during the antebellum period, which lasted from the late 1700s until 1860. Some settlements vanished completely as time passed. Others were...

Date: 5th of March Time: 6-8 pm CET Location: online via Zoom More about Honest Sharing you can read here: https://www.pacesconnection.co...st-sharing-worldwide This 2 hours workshop is for Honest Sharing newbies. People who are interested in authentic contact and healing of one’s nervous system and an increased capacity and self regulation. Agenda: 4 participants Everybody gets the opportunity to experience Honest Sharing with another participant and receive feedback. Possibilities to raise...

Watch this 7-minute video to explore a strategy map of how faith communities can better prevent and address trauma.

By Deepti Hajela, Photo: Julie Fletcher/AP Photo, Associated Press, February 24, 2022 Trayvon Martin’s final night began with a convenience store run, a quick trip for candy and something to drink. It ended in a confrontation with a neighborhood watch volunteer, a shot fired, the 17-year-old dead on the street. It might have been expected to end there -- the violent deaths of Black teenagers have rarely drawn even fleeting attention. But the killing of this baby-faced, hoodie-wearing,...

By Eleanor Cummings, Photo Illustration: Sam Whitney/Getty Images, WIRED, February 27, 2022 DO YOU HAVE five or more symptoms of inattentiveness, including trouble staying organized, difficulty paying attention, and feeling easily distracted? What about five or more symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsivity? Have your symptoms been present for six or more months? Do they interfere with school, work, or your social life? If you answered “yes” to these questions, a mental health professional in...

From Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Photo: UNICEF/Inti Ocon/AFP-Services, UN News, February 28, 2022 “This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction,” said Hoesung Lee, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ). “It shows that climate change is a grave and mounting threat to our wellbeing and a healthy planet. Our actions today will shape how people adapt and nature responds to increasing climate risks,” he said, adding: “Half measures are...