Responding to Students Affected by Trauma: Collaboration Across Public Systems
Many youth involved with the juvenile justice system have been exposed to trauma and also struggle in school. Yet, success in school may help to mitigate the effects of trauma exposure and reduce the likelihood of engaging in high-risk behaviors. Building on the research connecting trauma and learning, this article draws out lessons learned from three initiatives in which public systems attempt to assess trauma and meet both the behavioral health and academic needs of students.
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Report Highlights Findings from Year 2 Evaluation of the Implementation of Strong Foundations in Illinois
In the fall of 2009, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), in collaboration with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and the Home Visiting Task Force (HVTF) of the Early Learning Council began the implementation of Strong Foundations--an evidence-based home visiting program for the prevention of child maltreatment. Drawing primarily from interviews with state-level informants, program directors and supervisors at a sample of local programs, focus groups and surveys with home visitors, and analysis of administrative records, the report from year two of implementation provides findings and recommendations on aspects of the state-level structures and supports for evidence-based home visitation services, as well as program implementation and quality.
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New Quarterly CWICstats Dashboard Report Online
The CWICstats dashboard report for the first quarter of 2012 is now available. The quarterly dashboard report was developed for the Chicago Workforce Investment Council (CWIC) to provide a snapshot of key workforce and economic indicators. The front page highlights many of the key indicators and their most recent changes. The inside of the report contains these plus additional indicators that are graphically depicted over time.
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