Keeping Children Safe January 23, 2018 Candace Ford, Executive Director

Who we are: Candace Ford, Executive Director of Counseling, Psychological and Social Work Services (roles) Angela Washington, School Police Investigator Heather Van Looy, Program Specialist Instructional Technology/Media Services Brian Devore, Health and Physical Education Coordinator

What is child safety? ​ Basic Need and foundational Physical Emotional Internet ​ Mandated reporters, train on abuse to all schools, Suicide Prevention for all certificated employees in GA

Watch outs Anxiety/Depression/Risk Stress/expectations and stigma Social media Opioids/Controlled Substances Disengagement

What we are doing NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies presentations to psychologists/social workers/counselors Joint Presentation and film viewing Spring, 2018 (North); Collaborative panel (South) Child Lures/Think First Stay Safe (Brian Devore) Optional Second Step Programming (K-8) Strategic Plan Darkness to Light Grant Training CARE team Signs of Suicide – Jason Flatt Act Sharing parent resources Free linkages for help Optional mental health in schools Text a Tip Launch in 5 schools this month (FC Govt. initiative) Quick Tip (Angela Washington/Shannon Flounnory)

What you can do Educate your children Talk about sensitive topics Explain that your child always has a line to you, no matter what circumstance Monitor social media Educate yourself about trends Share examples

Parent and/or School Resources http://savvycyberkids.org/ They have a fb page, also. Contact For media inquiries, email Ben Halpert at info@savvycyberkids.org.

Training contact for Stewards of Children Carol Neal Rossi Regional Prevention Coordinator Georgia Center for Child Advocacy caroln@gacfca.org 770-318-0116

Resources, cont. Jason Foundation http://jasonfoundation.com/youth-suicide/warning-signs/ Youth Mental Health First Aid (FCS has facilitators) https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/about/ LRJ Foundation - https://www.lrjfoundation.com/ Ask your schools about clubs (example: Will to Live, etc.)

Free NAMI resources and presentations

NAMI Contact NAMI Northside Atlanta 770-656-7462 Beth Sanders, President

LRJ Foundation Teressa Stann Executive Director LRJ Foundation 570-840-2680 Mental Health & Wellness Education. Creating an Interactive Discussion on Mental Health in Schools and Your Community. Facebook.com/LRJ Foundation LRJFoundation.com Mindfulneess, support for academics, coping skills

Questions? Thank you for allowing us to come speak with you!