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Greetings!
Hello Colleagues recently the following letter was distributed by the DCF Domestic Violence program office Please do not hesitate to contact Renee Starrett by phone at (850) 717-4073 or email at renee_starrett@dcf.state.fl.us
We are all aware of the recent legislative session which brought many changes to state government. One of the changes was the regulation of batterer intervention programs and assessors. There will soon be a new system utilized to document accountability and compliance with state standards. I am sure we will be notified shortly of the details for submitting annual agency accountability and staff CEU's. Remember to maintain your annual continual educational requirements and train and new facilitators or assessors based on the current standards. The current statutes and administrative rules regarding the requirement for minimum standards for certified programs and assessors are still in effect. You can review them at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/domesticviolence/bip/bip.shtml
Should anyone have any questions remember the DCF Domestic Violence program office is but a phone call away. Please do not hesitate to contact Renee Starrett by phone at (850) 717-4073 or email at renee_starrett@dcf.state.fl.usI would like to thank all my patrons who have utilized my courses and training's in the past. It's my desire to continue to service this industry and assist in program development and staff training. Thank you for your dedicated service to assuring victim safety and program accountability. Should you need any training or consultation, feel free to contact me Respectfully, Darlene Silvernail PhD LMHC CAPCheck out our new website www.silvernailconsultantservices.com www.domesticViolenceWorkshops.com
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Sexual Violence Prevention Program
 The Sexual Violence Prevention Program is federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through grants from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for Rape Prevention Education and Training, and the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant for Sexual Assault Victim Services. The Sexual Violence Prevention Program also receives state funding from the "The Sexual Battery Victims' Access to Services Act" and the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund (RCPTF).
The Act created a funding system for distribution of monies generated by a $151 surcharge assessed on offenders convicted of sexual battery, including many of the aggravated battery and battery offenses. While the clerk of the court retains $1 of the surcharge as a service fee, $150 goes to the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund. This Act also authorizes the department to contract with a statewide, nonprofit association called the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Inc. (FCASV) who is committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the rape crisis programs who serve them. FCASV subcontracts with rape crisis centers throughout the state to serve victims and enhance services.
The Sexual Violence Prevention Program, through contracted providers, supports primary sexual violence prevention-related activities throughout Florida. Activities include educational presentations; operation of hotlines; training programs for professionals; efforts to increase awareness in underserved communities; and providing services to sexual violence victims. The program also implements county health department guidelines and internal policies on sexual and domestic violence.
Please learn more explore the following site www.FCASV.org
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 In the United States in 2007, unintentional poisonings were the second leading cause of injury death (after motor-vehicle crashes) (1); approximately 93% of all unintentional poisoning deaths were caused by drug poisoning, also known as drug overdose (2). From 1990 to 2001 in Florida, the nonsuicidal poisoning death rate increased 325% ( 3). To characterize recent trends in drug overdose death rates in Florida, CDC analyzed data from the Florida Medical Examiners Commission. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which found that, from 2003 to 2009, the number of annual deaths in which medical examiner testing showed lethal concentrations of one or more drugs increased 61.0%, from 1,804 to 2,905, and the death rate increased 47.5%, from 10.6 to 15.7 per 100,000 population. During 2003--2009, death rates increased for all substances except cocaine and heroin. The death rate for prescription drugs increased 84.2%, from 7.3 to 13.4 per 100,000 population. The greatest increase was observed in the death rate from oxycodone (264.6%), followed by alprazolam (233.8%) and methadone (79.2%). By 2009, the number of deaths involving prescription drugs was four times the number involving illicit drugs. These findings indicate the need to strengthen interventions aimed at reducing overdose deaths from prescription drugs in Florida. Medical examiner records are a timely, population-based source for data regarding overdose deaths from specific drugs. The data in this report and subsequent analyses can be used to design and measure the effectiveness of interventions. Read the full article here |
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Enhance Your Hiring Search with
Free Job Postings
 CSC continues to offer free job postings for CSC-funded providers in Palm Beach County. For job openings at CSC-funded agencies, go to cscpbc.org/agencyjobs.
If you are a CSC-funded agency, contact Paulina Rudzinska at Paulina.Rudzinska@cscpbc.org to post a position on CSC's website.
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Florida Mental Health Counselors
Annual Conference
Friday & Saturday - February 10-11, 2012
Innovative Approaches:
Effective Mental Health Counseling
Peabody Orlando Hotel
9801 International Drive - Orlando, Florida
 Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D., a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification, was voted one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the century by North American clinicians in a survey reported in the American Psychologist. Dr. Meichenbaum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and maintains a private practice as clinical psychologist. This full day workshop presents the essence of Dr. Donald Meichenbaum's cognitive behavioral approach and its application to PTSD.
Dr. Meichenbaum has presented throughout North and Central America, Israel, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. Dr. Meichenbaum is the author and co-author of numerous books including: A Clinical Handbook/Practical Therapist Manual for Assessing and Treating Adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Inoculation Training, Pain and Behavioral Medicine, and Facilitating Treatment Adherence. His book, Cognitive Behavior Modification: An Integrative Approach, is considered a classic in its field.
 James Messina, Ph.D. has devoted a great deal of his life to the development of the counseling profession. He co-founded the American Mental Health Counselors Association, serving as the Association's second president. He assisted in the writing of enabling legislative language for the first Licensed Mental Health Counseling Law (Virginia in 1976), later used in Florida when it enacted licensure in 1982. Dr. Messina was on the founding board, and first chairperson, of the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, and was on the founding board of directors of the National Board of Certified Counselors. He wrote the original Codes of Ethics for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Sessions Include:
- CBT & PTSD One-Day Workshop by Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. (6 CEUs)
- Qualified Supervisor Training by Stephen Giunta, Ph.D. (16 CEUs)
- (Continuing education course in supervisory training, meeting the requirements of rule 64B4-6.0025. This two-day training is provided at cost to FMHCA's Clinical Members)
- DSM 5 Update and Workshop by James Messina, Ph.D. (3 CEUs)
- Overview of Integrative Treatments by Presenters' Panel (2 CEUs)
- Symposium for Graduate Students by the FMHCA Executive Board
- Current State of LMHC's Scope of Practice by Mixon & Associates (1 CEU)
Debbie Shearl
Florida Mental Health
Counselors Association
727-631-1580 (cell)
P.O. Box 5390
Clearwater, FL 33758
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Need Supervision to obtain your Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification?
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What does Florida law require?
F.S. 39.201 (1) (a): "Any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child's welfare, as defined in this chapter, or that a child is in need of supervision and care and has no parent, legal custodian, or responsible adult relative immediately known and available to provide supervision and care shall report such knowledge or suspicion...." To comply with appropriate Florida law which makes mandatory the reporting of child abuse, abandonment, and / or child neglect, any Healthcare provider, Therapist, Teacher or other Human Service employee -Learn your mandatory requirements!
http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/manda.cfm
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/Abuse/html/mandatory_reporting.html
Report such knowledge or suspicion to the Department of Children and Families at the statewide toll-free hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE.or you may choose to fax your reporting form . Instructions and form can be retrieved from:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/Abuse/downloads/carf.pdf
There is also an excellent training site available on line offered by the school board.
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Comcast Internet Essentials Program
Comcast Internet Essentials (CIE) is an affordable computer access and literacy program that Comcast is launching throughout its entire national footprint in time for the 2011- 2012 school year.
CIE will bring affordable Internet service, a discount-priced computer, and computer training to low-income families with children receiving free school lunches under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Additional details can be found on the CIE resource portal www.internetessentials.com
To view the Flyer, please click here.
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Do you work with victims challenged with legal status?
There have been many changes in the status of immigrants who have been battered. A place to seek information is at the Family Violence Fund's web page. http://endabuse.org/section/programs/immigrant_women
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Are you looking for funds to create transitional housing for families impacted by domestic abuse?
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Changes Hair Studio has actively participated in the West Palm Beach Community for over 25 years!
To show our appreciation for all that this area has given to us, it is our priority to give back to our community. New Talent at Changes provides a way that to do just that. Register your non-profit organization with us, we will provide cards for your organization to distribute to your members and friends. You, your members and friends will present the card when coming to New Talent at Changes for a haircut. For every Haircut (Kids, Women and Men's) we will return up to 30% of the proceeds back to the organization.
Our Kid's cuts are $11.00 we will GIVE BACK $3.00
Our Women's Cuts are $23.00 we will GIVE BACK $8.00
Our Men's cuts are $15.00 we will GIVE BACK $5.00
Help us help you!
The fine print:
Organization must register with Changes. Each individual must present organization card at time of service.
Card good for one haircut. Haircut only in our New Talent salon.
Proceeds will be sent to organization by the 10th of the following month.
Card can be obtained from you organization.
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| About Silvernail Consultant Services
Dr. Darlene Silvernail can be described as an individual who has the propensity to build trusting relationships and connections with just about anyone she meets. Once that tie is created, she then acts as an agent to these relationships and links people together, creating partnerships and alliances while motivating them to move forward to achieve personal and professional success.
PO Box 18745
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
Silvernail Consultant Services
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Dr. Silvernail has years of experience in content development. A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource. Subject matter experts play an essential role in technical curriculum development by providing accurate and up-to-date information that matches education, training, and workforce needs.
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21-Hour Power and Control Training
November 10-12
This training is targeted specifically for those individuals who:
Work with clients who batter
Work with families impacted by family violence
Are interested in becoming a state approved facilitator and/or certified assessor.
Facilitators/certified assessors seeking to refresh their perspective and receive annual continuing education or contact training hours
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
West Palm Beach Location
Wellington Counseling Center
Wellington Professional Bldg,
Suite 4
12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
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8-Hour Substance Abuse Training Specific to Domestic Violence
November 13
Who should attend this Workshop?
Individuals interested in working with Clients who batter or Agencies desiring to become a State Certified Provider
Assessor or facilitator for any certified BIP program
Domestic Violence program staff needing updated continual educational hours
Individuals working with victims of family violence
Agencies providing therapy, intervention, or case management services to families impacted by DV
Substance abuse providers with a desire to learn more about special needs and assessment concerns
Time:
8:00am - 4:30pm Where:
Wellington Counseling Center
Wellington Professional Bldg,
Suite 4
12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
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