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Latest KSOC-TV Episode Available: Diverting to Treatment: Community Policing and Supporting Youth with Mental Health Needs

November 30, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The latest episode of KSOC-TV (Knowledge Network for Systems of Care TV), SAMHSA’s web-based technical assistance program featuring behavioral health experts, is available now. “Diverting to Treatment: Community Policing and Supporting Youth with Mental Health Needs” explores the changing role of law enforcement in supporting youth and young adults with mental health needs.

Watch the discussion on law enforcement supporting youth and young adults with mental health needs&raquo:

NCTSN Resources on Community Violence

November 18, 2016 | Emily Taylor

NCTSN has created two resources for youth about community violence. “Violent Places, Dangerous Times: Does Community Violence Control Your Life?” is a 1-page checklist to help youth assess the violence in their lives and communities. “Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times” is a fact sheet for youth on protecting themselves from community violence.

Access the checklist on community violence»

And the fact sheet on staying safe»

Resource: NASP Guidance for Reinforcing Safe, Supportive and Positive School Environments for All Students

November 15, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has provided guidance to help schools to reinforce safe, positive and supportive environments for all students.

Access the NASP guidance for reinforcing safe school environments»

Clinician guide: Is it Child Traumatic Stress or ADHD?

November 3, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has published a guide to help distinguish ADHD from Child Traumatic Stress, which can have overlapping symptoms. The guide includes useful information for parents and caregivers, as well as clinician guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD and traumatic stress in children.

Read the guide»

Children and Domestic Violence Fact Sheet Series

November 1, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a Child and Domestic Violence fact sheet series available for parents whose children have been affected by domestic violence.

Access the fact sheet series»

Fact Sheet: Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System

October 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor

A fact sheet available from the Child Welfare Information Gateway is designed for kinship caregivers–grandparents, aunts and uncles, other relatives, and family friends caring for children– with information on working effectively with the child welfare system. The fact sheet includes links to additional resources.

Access the Kinship Caregivers fact sheet»

Parent Engagement Tool from Annie E. Casey Foundation for Non-Profits

October 19, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed an assessment and planning tool for nonprofits to help them evaluate their current level of parent engagement and develop strategies for enhancing it. The tool includes recommendations for how to implement the assessment and planning process within your organization and real-world strategies for engaging parents.

Access the assessment tool and resources for improving parent engagement»

SAMHSA’s KnowBullying App

October 18, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The free KnowBullying app from SAMHSA features tips, warning signs and conversation starters for parents and those who work with children to help recognize and prevent bullying.

Download the KnowBullying app»

New Brief from NASHP: Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the EPSDT Benefit

October 12, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The National Academy for State Health Policy’s brief, “Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the EPSDT Benefit,” offers clarification on services for Medicaid-eligible children with ASD and, specifically, the expected adherence to the EPSDT benefit, along with examples of strategies currently being used by multiple states.

Access the brief on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the EPSDT benefit»