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Webinar Recording and Resources - Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities

For many healthcare providers, it can be challenging to distinguish between behaviors associated with a developmental disability and behaviors resulting from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It takes coordination across multiple disciplines to ensure early and accurate diagnosis and treatment of ACEs and/or developmental disabilities. Research has shown that individuals with disabilities are at increased risk for experiencing violence of all types, especially physical violence and...

Webinar: Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities

Physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, child life professionals, and other patient service providers are invited and encouraged to join a webinar entitled: "Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities" Increased levels of toxic stress, which can be caused by recurrent or chronic exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can impair neurodevelopment, behavior, and overall health of a child (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to Host Webinar: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates"

Health policy stakeholders, government agency staff, child health policy advocates, elected officials, and healthcare providers are invited to join a webinar entitled: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates" A recent study published in Health Affairs revealed that the United States lags behind all other wealthy nations in reducing its overall child mortality. In depth analysis by co-author, Dr. Christopher Forrest of Children's Hospital of...

Recorded Webinar: Human Trafficking in Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider

Violence Prevention Education Webinar Series Experts from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) regularly conduct free educational webinars on various topics related to youth violence prevention. Watch VPI's most recent webinar which provides an overview of the complex issue of human trafficking in adolescents. The two hour session is presented by Jasmine Oglesby, MSW, Prevention Case Manager for the Adolescent Initiative at CHOP and Erica Smith, MEd,...

Last Few Days to Register for "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider" Webinar

Social workers and other healthcare providers are invited and encouraged to join a webinar entitled: "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider" Child sex trafficking, also known as commercial sexual exploitation or sex trafficking of minors, remains a complex and unaddressed form of violence against children and adolescents. It’s estimated there are approximately 100,000 victims and 300,000 youth at risk in the United States. Recognizing warning signs...

Webinar: "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider"

Social workers and other healthcare providers are invited and encouraged to join a webinar entitled: "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider" Child sex trafficking, also known as commercial sexual exploitation or sex trafficking of minors, remains a complex and unaddressed form of violence against children and adolescents. It’s estimated there are approximately 100,000 victims and 300,000 youth at risk in the United States. Recognizing warning signs...

Research Finds Adolescent Boys Want Mental Health Care Following Treatment for Violent Injury

In a study released today in the Journal of Adolescent Health , researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that young men of color treated for violent injury in CHOP's Emergency Department overwhelmingly identified a need for mental health care. At intake and during the course of their case management through CHOP VIP, youth identified their needs and goals for recovery beyond the treatment of their physical injuries. Click on the links below to see how these data help...

New Continuing Education Course for Nurses: "Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress and Working with the Child Welfare System"

Do you have clients with health concerns, injuries, or acute/chronic illnesses? According to NSCAW, 28% of children in foster care have a chronic health condition, and 12% have two or more. About 35% of children in child welfare have either a health condition or special need. Your clients with medical conditions will likely have frequent contact with the health care system. Since many have experienced prior trauma, when faced with medical issues they are at greater risk for illness- or...

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