This presentation is part of the June Elder Abuse Awareness Month Webinar Series. Attendees will gain a brief introduction to Mental Health First Aid for the geriatric population
Hosted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services | Join Texas DFPS for an informative and impactful webinar designed to explore the critical process of family reunification within the child welfare system. This session will bring together child welfare professionals, educators, community partners, legal advocates, and faith-based organizations to deepen their understanding of how to support families as they work toward healing and restoration.
This presentation is part of the June Elder Abuse Awareness Month Webinar Series. Attendees will be educated on what the TSHL does and updates on the current work they are doing with the Texas Legislator.
Summer is a time for fun, celebration, and making lasting memories with family and friends. Summer also brings a unique set of safety risks that every community member should be prepared for. From backyard pools and Fourth of July fireworks to road trips and online activity, the warmer months create environments where accidents and victimization can occur when we least expect it.
Behind every statistic is a family whose life was changed in an instant, and with the right knowledge, many accidents are entirely preventable. Come learn how you can help protect the people you love this summer - because a safe community starts with informed families, and awareness truly saves lives.
The 2025 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People produced by the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection (SCYP) in 2025, describes the progress of Catholic dioceses/eparchies in implementing victim assistance and child protection policies and programs in the United States, particularly those found within the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit process measures compliance with the articles of the Charter. The Statement of Episcopal Commitment and Essential Norms, found after the Charter within the same booklet, are not the purview of the audit.
On March 16th, addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Leo XIV encourages their mission to ensure abuse is prevented in the Church, insisting that such responsibility must be concretely confronted, and not delegated, to build a "culture of care."
Twenty years ago, Sister Helene Hayes addressed a group of sisters in Ireland about the worldwide problem of human trafficking. The American Good Shepherd sister showed the sisters a video about child sex slavery — “Fields of Mudan” — focused on the experiences of a 5-year-old girl and left them stunned.