View the VA TICNs Annual Survey Results presentation for a deep dive into the 31 community resilience and trauma-informed networks throughout the state, including vision and mission statements, goals, accomplishments, and more!

PBS curated a collection of free streaming documentaries and films on their website in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as educational resources to read and explore.


National Endowment for the Humanities has a free Teacher's Guide on Hispanic and Latino History in the United States.


National Museum of the American Latino's Hispanic Heritage Month resources include virtual exhibits such as Our Journeys/Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement and Thriving in Diversity: Latinas and Latinos with Disabilities.

The records in the National Archives document the experience of the full range of our diverse society. Within their collections you will find records that constitute a rich documentary history of the experience of LGBTQ+ individuals.


Books to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month


Explore archives, videos, news releases, and more from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

 

Honoring LGBTQ+ Voices During Hispanic Heritage Month


The Lift Up Virginia campaign has officially launched! On the website, you can now read LUV stories from throughout Virginia and view an events calendar, as well as learn more about the campaign! Be sure to subscribe to updates to stay in the loop. 

Voices for Virginia’s Children is hosting the Beyond Trauma: Youth Mental Health Policy and Practice Summit on October 11, 2023. With 12 invigorating workshops across three tracks (Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional), attendees will walk away with tools to embark on their healing journey and ways to incorporate healing into youth policy and practice. Visit the Summit website for details and tickets!

Join Greater Richmond SCAN on October 24 from 1:00-3:00pm for a virtual screening of PUSHOUT, a feature length documentary that takes a close look at the educational, judicial, and societal disparities facing Black girls. Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by Monique W. Morris, Ed.D., the documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline, which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives - their education. Register on Zoom.

Register for the next CTIPP CAN call on October 18, 2:00-3:00pm to learn the latest in NEAR science and tips and strategies to better integrate these concepts into your trauma-informed education, activism, and advocacy.

October 4, 2023 | Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement

10:00-11:30am via Zoom

October 17, 2023 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

2:00pm-4:00pm via Zoom 

*CEUs Available for Purchase

October 19, 2023 | Self Care & Wellness

10:30am-2:00pm via Zoom 

October 26, 2023 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

12:00pm-1:00pm via Zoom

Click any of the above images or visit SCAN's training website to learn more and register for these trainings and workshops!

Additional Events & Trainings


October 3, 1:00pm-2:30pm | The Stages of Burnout: Finding the Balance in Responsibility and Creating Healthy Boundaries


October 3, 12:00pm-4:30pm | Trauma and Addiction


October 4, 12:00pm-5:00pm | PACEs Connection: Addressing the Epidemic of School Shootings Series, Day One: Prevention


October 11, 12:00pm-5:00pm | PACEs Connection: Addressing the Epidemic of School Shootings Series, Day Two: Impact


October 16, 3:00pm-3:30pm | Build Personal Resilience through the Four Steps to Letting Go


October 18, 12:00pm-5:00pm | PACEs Connection: Addressing the Epidemic of School Shootings Series, Day Three: Response

In this calming meditation, learn to practice self-compassion. Take a few minutes to be kind to yourself with a self-care mindfulness exercise so that you can take a break, rest, relax, and continue to show up for the people in your life.

For questions and support, contact:

Charlotte Eure, MSW

ceure@grscan.com


VA TICNs Website