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1 Protective Factors and Youth Thrive
Rebecca Murray May 7, 2018

2 ACEs in Wisconsin Overview Who We Are What We Do What is Prevention
Protective Factors Youth Thrive

3 ACEs in Wisconsin Prevention Board Independent board
Advance statewide policy, public awareness and programming to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment 20 members comprised of state government officials and public members

4 Mission and Vision Mission Mobilize research and practices to prevent child abuse and neglect in Wisconsin Vision Every child in Wisconsin grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment

5 Strategic Plan Create and Advocate for Effective Public Policies
Promote Evidence-Informed Practices and Develop Innovative Programs that Support Parents and Caregivers Collaborate with Key Stakeholders to Leverage Resources and Implement Prevention Initiatives Educate Professionals and Community Members on Child Abuse and Neglect Issue

6 Wisconsin Community Investment Plan
ACEs in Wisconsin

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8 Service Delivery Model Strengthening Families Approach
At risk families All families Risk Factors Protective Factors buffer toxic stress Deficit based Strength based Family inadequacies Skill building Prevention Promotion of strong families and healthy development Here’s what we have to offer you because this is what we know you need What can I do to support you? What do you need from me? What’s wrong? What’s going well for you? I can fix this for you You can do it – I can help you Adapted from Strengthening Families Kentucky

9 All families experience challenges and stress

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13 Positive Development Approaches

14 That brings us to Youth Thrive

15 Project Overview Multi-year initiative of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) Examined the research from: resiliency positive youth development neuroscience impact of trauma on brain development

16 Project Overview How all youth can be supported
healthy development and well-being reducing the impact of negative life experiences including toxic stress and trauma Focus was on vulnerable youth Not only about limiting risk factors protective and promotive factors

17 Youth Thrive™ Vision Statement To increase the likelihood that all youth, including those involved in child welfare, juvenile justice and other systems, are supported in ways that advance healthy development and well-being and reduce the impact of negative life experiences.

18 Promotive and Protective Factors
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Youth Thrive Protective and Promotive Factors Parental Resilience Youth Resilience Social Connections Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Knowledge of Adolescent Development Concrete Support in Times of Need Social-Emotional Competence of Children Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence in Youth

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20 Implement Prevention Initiatives
Prevention Board has 46 certified trainers for Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work training with a Parent Co-Presenter Training professionals who work with children and families Protective Factors Framework targets families with children ages 0-10

21 Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life
In Your Work Initiative Douglas Bayfield Iron Ashland Vilas Burnett Washburn Sawyer Florence Price Oneida Forest Polk Barron Rusk Marinette Lincoln Taylor Langlade St. Croix Chippewa Menominee Dunn Oconto Marathon Shawano Pierce Eau Claire Clark Door Pepin Kewaunee Portage Waupaca Brown Buffalo Wood Outagamie Jackson Trempealeau Manitowoc Waushara Winnebago Adams Calumet La Crosse Monroe Juneau Marquette Green Lake Fond du Lac Sheboygan Vernon Sauk Columbia Richland Dodge Washington Ozaukee Crawford Dane Jefferson Iowa Waukesha Milwaukee Grant Racine Lafayette Green Rock Walworth Kenosha

22 Training Opportunities
Youth Thrive Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work

23 Thank You Thank you. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Rebecca K. Murray Associate Director Thank you. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.


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