Upcoming Training and Conferences (Child Violence)

The following trainings and conferences were provided by Safe From the Start (SFTS). SFTS's goal is to reduce children’s' exposure to violence by educating communities of the impact of violence on children and how we can work together to intervene and prevent our children. To sign up for their free mailing list, click here

An Integrated Approach to Childhood Exposure to Violence: Implications for Brain Development
February 23, 2007
Location: Napa
For more information, contact Annie (707) 284-9528 or annalyse.baziuk@sonoma.edu To register, go to http://www.cattacenter.org/ and click on Other Events of Interest.

Kids in Crisis and Communities That Care
April 19, 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel, Buellton
Contact: First 5 Santa Barbara County (805) 739-8742

6th Annual Children's System of Care Conference
May 30, 2007
Location: Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego
Annual conference addresses community awareness and understanding of prevention and early intervention regarding the effects of trauma on children, youth, and young adults. Target audience is mental health professionals, social workers, probation officers, community members and youth.
Contact: Jamie Beam@sdcounty.ca.gov or (858) 514-4770

26th Annual UC Davis Child Abuse & Neglect Conference
September 17-19, 2007
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sacramento
Contact: Christine Feenstra-Gray Christine.feenstra@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or register@canconference.com