Presentations at the 4th Annual Conference of the New Jersey Statewide Network for Cultural Competence:

“Improving Trauma-Informed Care and Services for Diverse
Populations: Best and Promising Practices“

November 9, 2016
Department of Children & Families Professional Training Center
New Brunswick, N.J.

• Program Brochure [pdf 4m]
• Keynote Speaker [pdf 3m]: Sandra Bennett-Pagan, LCSW – ‘HHS Office on Women’s Health, Program Priorities On Women’s Health, Personal Perspectives’
• Morning Plenary Panel:
  • Diana Autin, Esq. – “Family Stressors & the Role of Cultural Reciprocity in Building Resilience to Minimize their Impact“ [pdf 827k]
  • George Lambert, MD – “Cultural Considerations in Environmental Health & Toxicology“ [pdf 396k]
  • Melissa D. Elliot, LCW, GCP, CSSW, & Denise Hajjar, MS, AADP – “Full Service Community School Health Centers/School-based Health Clinics“ [pdf 146k]
  • Rev. Darrell Armstrong, DD, M.Div., Ed.S. –“The Effects of Trauma and Gun Violence on Individuals and Communities”

Conference Tracks

Track A:  Interpreting for Trauma Survivors

A1: “Interpreting Compassion: Working with Interpreters and Trauma Survivors” [pdf 3m] – Marjory Bancroft, MA

A2: “Interpreting for Victim Services” [pdf 1.6m]– Marjory Bancroft, MA

Track B: Disasters and Environmental Trauma

B1: “Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Superstorm Sandy” [pdf 3.4m] – Panel: Steven Kairys, MD, MS, FAAP; Manuel Jimenez, MD, MS, FAAP; Robb Kruse, MD; Nicole Pratt, MA; Marcia M. Sass, ScD

B2: “Building Resiliency in Diverse Families of Children with Special Healthcare Needs Impacted By Superstorm Sandy” [pdf 112k]– Panel: Maria Flores, Lola Sims, Tatsiana DaGrosa, Lenora Faulkner

Track C: Lifespan Trauma in Culturally Diverse and Immigrant Families

C1: “Promoting Resilience through Trauma-Informed Care: Promising Practices for Immigrant and Refugees” [pdf 3m]– Lyn Morland, Tarima Levine

C2: “Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health)” [pdf 6m]– Panel: Gerard Costa, PhD; Rhonda Littleton-Johnson, BA, MDiv.; Krista Zuccheri, LPC, ACS, SPHC; Manjuel Jimenez, MD,MS, FAAP; Andrea O’Neal, BA

Track D: Sexual Trauma and Violence

D1: “Becoming a More Trauma-Informed Organization to Serve Diverse Women and Families” [pdf 2.3m]–Diana Autin, Esq.

D2: “Predatory Drugs Used for Sexual Assault: How Drugging is a Unique Form of Trauma” [pdf 12.6m]– Ellen Bloom-Rau, MSW, LSW

Track E: War and Fire Trauma

E1: “Caring for Warriors, Veterans, and their Families with PTSD/TBI” [pdf 2.3m] – Teresa McArthur, LCSW, MPH, BCD

E2: “Serving Multicultural Communities: A Holistic Approach to the Delivery of Fire and Emergency Services” [pdf 1.6m]– Michael Allora, Deputy Fire Chief, Clifton

Track F: Youth and Violence in the Community

F1: “Brief Over-view of Bullying-Related Harm on Diverse Populations: Evidence and Implications” [pdf 555k]- Panel: Aaron Potenza, MA; Stuart Green, DMH, LCSW; Kim Rivers

F2: “Responding to the Cycle of Violence, Trauma and Incarceration with Diverse Individuals, Families and Communities” [pdf 5m]- Tina Maschi, PhD, LCSW, ACSW