Futures Without Violence

⚠️ The Surgeon General's new advisory warns that parental stress is a public health crisis. Nearly half of all parents are overwhelmed by stress and 2 out of 3 experience loneliness or isolation. 💡 FUTURES latest blog lifts up key takeaways from the advisory -- and takes a closer look at how factors like poverty, violence, and poor mental health disproportionately affect some parents, and what we can do about it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEQvYZKE

Join us for Night of Courage, an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring remarkable individuals making bold strides in violence prevention, safety, and healing. Presented by Futures Without Violence and the Courage Museum, this unforgettable event will feature the Courage Awards, celebrating those whose brave actions and voices inspire others to take a stand and become agents of change. With incredible speakers like sports legend Steve Kerr, writer/director Chelsea Devantez, poet Natasha Trethewey, journalist Lisa Ling, activist Chanel Miller, and more, it’s a night you won’t want to miss! To learn more visit bit.ly/NightOfCourage24

Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the significant yet often overlooked consequences of interpersonal violence on maternity health outcomes. Our expert panelists will present cutting-edge research on how violence affects maternal health, share best practices for addressing violence in clinical settings, and provide policy recommendations for the MediCal program. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and contribute to meaningful change in maternal health care! 📅 Date: August 27, 2024 🕒 Time: 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST 🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/WebinarSHF

Systemic injustices have led to housing instability in Indigenous communities. Join us to hear from two powerful housing justice programs working to provide safe, culturally appropriate spaces for survivors to heal and rebuild! Register now to be part of the change at https://bit.ly/RegisterCSD

Back-to-school season can be exciting but also a bit overwhelming for students, parents, teachers, and coaches. That's why Futures Without Violence is here to help! 🎒 From webinars and podcasts to safety cards and videos, we've got the tools you need to support youth on topics like healthy relationships, healing from trauma, and more. Let’s start the school year strong! ✨ Learn more about our back-to-school resources at https://lnkd.in/g-xbe4Qj

We're highlighting a valuable Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resource that offers guidance on preventing community violence and reducing its harmful impact on our health. The best available evidence shows there are effective strategies to address this issue. The CDC’s new Resource for Action outlines some of the most promising prevention strategies: 👉 Strengthen Economic Security 👉 Provide Quality Education 👉 Create Protective Environments 👉 Promote Healthy Family Relationships 👉 Strengthen Youth and Young Adult Skills 👉 Connect Young People to Caring Adults and Activities 👉 Intervene to Lessen Harms and Prevent Future Violence Explore these strategies at cdc.gov/community-violence

Did you know 2 out of 3 young men aged 18-23 feel misunderstood, with almost half saying their online life is more exciting than real life? This disconnect is driving many into harmful online spaces. Here’s what parents, educators, and media content makers can do to help ensure boys and young men are finding healthy connections online: 👉🏽 Don’t panic. The "manosphere" – YouTube, Reddit, Fantasy Football, and other sites popular with young men – lean more positive than negative. 👉🏽 Listen to young men about their online lives. Ask what they consume and talk about online safety. 👉🏽 Build on what’s working. Many influencers and spaces already connect positively with young men online. Join them where they are. 👉🏽 Connect IRL. Guide young men to in-person spaces where they can form in-person connections. Read more about this issue in our TIME Op-Ed, written in collaboration with Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice.

During National Health Center Week, thank you to all the health center staff who share life-saving information with patients who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) through safety referrals like to the National Hotline on Domestic VIolence (1-800-799-SAFE), and to local domestic violence programs in their communities. If you are a provider who wants to learn more and download our CUES card (Confidentiality, Universal Education and Empowerment and Support) go here: https://lnkd.in/ez4haExN National Domestic Violence Hotline National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

***Health Centers are key to violence prevention*** If you work with a health center, celebrate National Health Center Week by checking out our resources, including a toolkit that will help you build a comprehensive and sustainable response to domestic violence/sexual assault and human trafficking. https://lnkd.in/eYsc3UFJ National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

All In For Kids is an innovation incubator that leverages effective strategies for our youngest children in partnership with community grantees. These partners develop and design responsive, healing, and caring early childhood ecosystems deeply rooted in their communities. Here are five insights from All In For Kids' grantee partners to inspire funders, community leaders, and other officials to explore how a discovery mindset can benefit the public good. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/g_7Y-uMN