2012Stigma Children Services

As Individuals, Systems and Communities We Create Stigma with Our Tendencies To Label People; Which Gives Way For Us To Isolate And Exclude  Together, We can stop the L.I.E™: 

As Individuals, Systems and Communities We Create Stigma with Our Tendencies To L abel People; Which Gives Way For Us To I solate And E xclude Together, We can stop the L.I.E ™ Stigma Discrimination and Disparities in Children Services The Conference February 15 th – February 17 th 2012

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What label do you put on your child? At Risk Gifted Special Foster Disabled Problem Learning Disabled Disturbed Needy

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I will be what you tell me I am

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What are we telling children.

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What label have you given me?

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Being Different is Dangerous. According to 200 students age 11-17 when asked about mental health

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“The frustration and desperation felt by teachers and parents is palpable. Parents know there's trouble at school, know they're being blamed, feel their kids are being misunderstood and mistreated, but feel powerless to make things better and are discouraged and put off by their interactions with school personnel.” Dr . Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child

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“ Children with depression or ADHD and their parents not only face the challenge of an illness, but may confront the stigma that accompanies treatment and social rejection” .

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T hey are mine forever

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I will be a problem child What is my (label) future At risk youth

Let us put our minds together and see what kind of life we can make for our children: 

Let us put our minds together and see what kind of life we can make for our children Stigma Discrimination and Disparities in Children Services The Conference February 15 th – February 17 th 2012

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This conference’s purpose is to share learning experiences on what Public Systems, Community Based Organizations, Schools, Researchers, Families, Youth, and Each of US are doing to ensure equity in children’s services. Together we can learn to diminish stigma, discrimination and disparities for children, youth and families. The goal is to give those attending an opportunity to share ideas and learn from experts that will give us tools that each of us can take home and implement in our communities. Annual Stigma Discrimination and Disparities in Children’s Services Conference

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Learning Opportunities - Keynotes and Workshops Over 20 learning opportunities A New age of Stigma: Changing our Mindset about How we help youth Reduce stigma with Innovative Family Strengthening Initiatives in Child Abuse Prevention A scientifically grounded: Tool kit to assist social gatekeepers’ ability to help children obtain care without stigma. Using Personal Stories to Overcome Stigma and make the Science of Recovery "Family Friendly" Let's Erase the Stigma Educational Foundation The De-stigmatization of SEBD Challenges SOLVE (Sharing Our Lives: Voices and Experiences) My Son is My Hero Building Community Capacity to Enhance and De-stigmatize Exploding the Myths: Digging into Recovery and Support Together Roundtable session’s with the experts And more

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Learning Opportunities - Keynotes and Workshops Bernice A. Pescosolido : In the area of stigma research, Bernice,initiated the first major, national study of stigma of mental illness in the U.S. in over 40 years; recently completed a series of papers based on the National Stigma Study; in addition the first national study of stigma towards children with mental health problems. she is also leading a team of researchers in the first international study of stigma. Mark Katz: Mark has worked with colleagues from around the country on a federally sponsored multi-year media campaign designed to increase public awareness of bullying and other forms of school violence. The campaign was also designed to increase public awareness of research validated prevention programs and practices that schools can incorporate in order to prevent and reduce bullying in particular, and other forms of hurtful and violent behavior in general

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For more information about the conference or to register visit our website at www.fyrt.org or call us at: 619-546-5852 As Individuals, Systems and Communities We Create Stigma with Our Tendencies To L abel People; Which Gives Way For Us To I solate And E xclude Together, We can stop the L.I.E ™